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THE

PRESIDENT

On July 26 , 2016 , the University of Louisiana System ( ULS ) Board of Supervisors announced the tenth President of Grambling State University ( GSU ) as former Louisiana state senator , and state representative , Richard J . Gallot , Jr .
Gallot is a 1987 GSU graduate where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts and History . He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Southern University Law Center in 1990 .
From 2000 to 2012 , Gallot held the District 11 seat in the LA House of Representatives . He served three terms in the house before winning his first term in the Senate in 2011 . Gallot did not seek reelection .
Gallot stated , “ My lifelong roots in the Grambling community , combined with my record of serving this university and community as an attorney , City Councilman , State Representative , and State Senator provide the type of leadership needed at this critical time . I do believe the core and “ brand ” of GSU remain strong and with the right leadership , we can achieve the stability and growth that we all know is possible . Higher education in Louisiana faces challenges unlike any time in our past . The relationships built over the past 15 years with the governor , legislature , congressional leaders and corporate sector will serve Grambling State University well . Furthermore , my service on the Board of Directors at CLECO has provided valuable training and experience in organizational governance .”
Gallot is married to the former Christy Cox , and is the father of four sons . He is the son of former Grambling mayor , Richard Gallot , Sr . and Dr . Mildred Gauthier Gallot , former head of Grambling State University ’ s History Department and member of the UL System Board of Supervisors .
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