Louisiana State University's board on Nov. 4 split the combined system‑president and flagship chancellor role, appointing Wade Rousse as system president and James Dalton as chancellor of the Baton Rouge campus; both began Nov. 17. The move reverses a decade‑long consolidation and signals closer gubernatorial involvement in system governance. The announcement came amid a broader month of leadership turnover across U.S. campuses: at least 10 institutions confirmed new presidents in November, reflecting ongoing succession dynamics as public and private colleges respond to enrollment and financial pressures. Boards say some hires aim to advance research ambitions and stabilize administration after recent controversies and funding shocks.