Dr. Robert Thomas, the director of the Center for Environmental Communication, has been appointed interim director of the School of Communication and Design.
He previously served three years as interim director of the School of Mass Communication. Thomas was also the founding director of the Louisiana Nature Center, where he served as the community's liaison for information pertaining to science education, environmental issues, and natural history.
A national search is underway for a permanent director. The successful candidate will start on July 1, 2025.