Louisiana Tech president speaks on retirement decision: ‘I’ve got a lot more to do’

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 738

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson said he plans to relocate to Florida after he retires in December to continue his career as an educator by homeschooling his grandkids.

Henderson announced last week he intends to leave the leadership role at the Ruston campus at the end of the calendar year due to health concerns.

“I’m not dying,” Henderson said in an interview this week. “I’ve been dealing with some blood …

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