Office of
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Troy Blanchard

Interim Executive Vice President & Provost Troy Blanchard

Troy Blanchard currently serves as the Interim Executive Vice President & Provost of Louisiana State University. Blanchard, the Chief Operating and Chief Academic Officer of LSU’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge, maintains executive oversight over instruction, student support, and research while simultaneously serving as the chief academic officer for all LSU campuses across the state and chief academic advisor to the President. 

Blanchard joined the faculty of the LSU Department of Sociology in 2007 and has since held multiple leadership positions, most notably serving as dean of the LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS)—one of LSU’s largest colleges— from 2019 through 2025.

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Academic Enterprise

The Office of Academic Affairs supports the Executive Vice President & Provost in ensuring university excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement. The office works closely with the faculty senate and the president to advance LSU using a shared governance model. We also make communication and transparency a hallmark of the office. Lastly, the essence of our academic core--our faculty and staff--are preeminent in everything we do.

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Featured Videos

Troy Blanchard and Jane Cassidy

In this video feature, Interim Executive Vice President & Provost Troy Blanchard and Senior Vice Provost Jane Cassidy share why leadership development matters at LSU and how it ultimately helps the university thrive. You will hear from former fellows of the Academy for Scholars as Leaders (ASL), Senlin Chen, Kevin McPeak, and AJ Burns, as they share how the program deepened their self-awareness, expanded practical tools and strategies, and built a cross-campus community committed to continuous improvement. Their insights underscore a central idea: leadership isn’t confined to titles; it’s a mindset and a skill set that can be learned, refined, and applied to achieve better outcomes for students, colleagues, and LSU as a whole.

Video: Where Scholars Become Leaders
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On September 5, the LSU Board of Supervisors designated six faculty members as Boyd Professors, the university’s highest and most prestigious rank. Established in 1953, the Boyd Professorship honors faculty whose work brings national and international recognition to LSU. This cohort, the largest ever named at one time, highlights LSU’s growing research excellence. In this video, you will hear directly from the newest Boyd Professors at the flagship campus in Baton Rouge, listed below, as they reflect on their careers, their research, the role LSU has played in their success, and what is next for them. 

Video: Celebrating LSU A&M's Newest Boyd Professors
 Troy Blanchard and Jesse Downs

At LSU, we make sure every student is career-ready from day one. Our students have access to personalized career coaching, strong employer connections, and hands-on experiences that turn ambition into action. What truly sets LSU apart is our commitment to helping students turn what they love into what they do. In this video, you’ll hear from current students as they share how LSU has helped them discover their paths and prepare for the future. You’ll also meet two of our Career Coaches, the dedicated professionals guiding students every step of the way. Together, they show how LSU’s career coaching model empowers students to connect their passions with purpose and confidently step into meaningful careers.

Video: Every Major, Every Career, Every Future
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At LSU, we know that some of the most valuable skills can never be automated—and communication is at the top of that list. Interim Executive Vice President & Provost Troy Blanchard, along with LSU students and faculty, highlight how our nationally recognized Communication Across the Curriculum program helps Tigers refine their ability to connect, share ideas, and lead with confidence. From the classroom to future careers, LSU prepares students to succeed in every moment where human connection makes the difference.

Video: The Power of Communication in Developing Tomorrow's Leaders
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Get to know Troy Blanchard, LSU’s Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, in this quick Q&A. He shares what his role is all about, what inspires him, and why academic leadership matters.

Video: Get to Know Interim Provost Blanchard

 

 

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