Dr. Martin Lemelle

Dr. Martin Lemelle is the President of Grambling State University, a historically black college or university (HBCU) located in Grambling, Louisiana. Prior to his presidency, Dr. Lemelle served as the Chancellor of the University of Louisiana System, where he oversaw a $1.3 billion budget and 25 institutions. He has also held various leadership positions at other institutions, including the University of New Orleans and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Lemelle is a renowned expert in higher education leadership and has published numerous papers on topics such as student success, diversity, and community engagement. He is also a respected leader in the HBCU community, having served as the president of the Southern University System and the president of the Louisiana State University System.