The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors announced today that President and CEO Dr. Rick Gallot will resign effective December 1, 2026. The Board has appointed Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana’s State Superintendent of Education, to serve as president of the System following Gallot’s departure. Gallot has led the University of Louisiana System since January 2024, following his tenure as president of Grambling State University and service in the Louisiana Legislature. “We are grateful to Dr. Gallot for his leadership, his commitment to our universities, and his years of service to public education in Louisiana,” said Board Chair Mark Romero. “We wish him well and appreciate the contributions he has made throughout his career. As we look ahead, we are excited to welcome Dr. Brumley to this leadership role. His extensive experience in education and commitment to student success will be valuable as we continue advancing the mission of the University of Louisiana System.” “I would like to thank Chairman Mark Romero and the members of the Board of Supervisors for the opportunity to lead the University of Louisiana System and for their support throughout my tenure,” said Dr. Rick Gallot. “It has been an honor to serve our universities and the students who entrust us with their education.” Brumley has served as Louisiana’s State Superintendent of Education since 2020. A graduate of Northwestern State University, Brumley is a product of the University of Louisiana System and brings broad experience in educational leadership at the local and state levels. The Board of Supervisors will continue to provide oversight and direction for the System’s eight universities as it works with Brumley to support the institutions and advance the System’s mission.