LSU President F. King Alexander told radio host Jim Engster on WRKF 89.3 Friday that the University plans to expand its engineering program with the goal of graduating 1,150 engineers every year and provide more faculty in programs where student demand is highest.
Alexander answered questions called in by people from around the state on a number of topics, including the possibility of a wrestling program, student body diversity, and the expansion of online degree programs.
Alexander also addressed the origin of his first name and his upbringing in Gainesville, Florida which can be heard at http://wrkf.org/post/friday-lsu-president-chancellor-f-king-alexander-steve-winham-theologian-rebecca-parker.