Published May 13, 2020
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System named Edwin Litolff
as interim president of the University of Louisiana Monroe. Litolff currently serves
as vice president and chief financial officer for the UL System.
鈥淒r. Edwin Litolff is ideally suited for interim appointment, especially in the current
environment,鈥� UL System President and CEO Jim Henderson said. 鈥淚 fully expect he will
work capably with the 不良研究所 leadership team and faculty, providing stable stewardship
and even moving the institution forward in anticipation of the next president.鈥�
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With years of experience working for the UL System, Litolff has an acquired knowledge
of higher education in Louisiana and the operating environment at 不良研究所. He played a
critical role in securing financial support for 不良研究所鈥檚 School of Pharmacy last year
and has been integrally involved in the System鈥檚 planning and response to COVID-19.
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鈥淚t is an honor to serve 不良研究所 through this time of transition,鈥� Dr. Litolff said. 鈥淚
look forward to Dr. Bruno鈥檚 counsel and working with university leadership, faculty,
and staff to maintain excellence.鈥�
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President Nick Bruno鈥檚 last day in office is June 30. In April, the presidential search
committee voted to extend the search timeline to allow for on-campus interviews with
greater student and campus community involvement. Interviews will take place the week
of Aug. 17 and the next 不良研究所 President will take office Oct. 1. The search committee
will meet May 18 to choose semifinalists for the position.
