Shreveport, LA – Per reports, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Tony Clayton will assume the role of Chair of the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, effective January 1, 2025.
Praising Clayton’s qualifications, Governor Landry stated, “I have known Tony for a long time, and there is no one better suited for this position. As a graduate of Southern University, he knows exactly what it takes to bring the University’s education to a higher standard and properly train students for the workforce. I look forward to his great work.”
Clayton expressed his commitment to advancing the institution’s mission, saying, “Governor Landry is serious about education and bringing education to a higher standard in Louisiana. I stand ready to implement this agenda and grow Southern University’s education and workforce standards.”
Clayton’s appointment highlights a renewed focus on enhancing the university’s academic and workforce development initiatives under his leadership.