Kennedy Celebrates LSU’s Academic Excellence
Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) highlighted the comprehensive strengths of Louisiana State University, emphasizing its achievements beyond athletics.
“I value opinions, but opinions are like elbows: everyone has one. You’re entitled to share it, but I want you to think about and, hopefully, learn more about the LSU I know, which enjoys excellence not only in athletics, but excellence in academics.”
LSU's Dual Excellence
Senator Kennedy recognizes LSU as an exceptional institution, praising both its athletic programs and academic achievements.
“No matter what you read about LSU—and I know there’s been a lot in the news about our athletic program, and frankly, also about our academics—I just want you to remember this, and I know I’m biased: It truly is an extraordinary university. It’s an extraordinary university of student athletes, but it’s an extraordinary university in the collection of academics and academia, as well.”
On Louisiana's Future and Education
Kennedy shared insight from former Governor Buddy Roemer, underlining education as Louisiana’s most vital asset for its future development.
“[Governor] Buddy [Roemer] used to say to me all the time, ‘Kennedy, here’s what you’ve got to understand about Louisiana.’ He said, ‘The key to Louisiana’s future is not who the governor is. The key to Louisiana’s future is not who the U.S. The key to Louisiana’s future is not the unemployment rate. We talk about it, and we worry about it, but that’s not the key to our future. The key to Louisiana is not the price of oil, as important as that is to an oil state. Roemer would say, ‘is education.’ And education in Louisiana is Louisiana State University."
According to Kennedy, LSU stands at the core of Louisiana’s educational future and ongoing success.
Author’s Summary
Senator John Kennedy praises LSU as a university excelling in both academics and athletics, emphasizing education as the cornerstone of Louisiana’s future.