notable politicians, entertainers, and figures in United States history are alumni of the university. These include current and former United States representatives, Louisiana state representatives and state senators, high ranking presidential United States Cabinet officials, a former head of state, federal and state judges, a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, former mayors, a restaurateur, news reporters, a former governor, actors, journalists, and numerous music celebrities, including G-Eazy and Harry Connick Jr. among others.
The university is also home to a number of high-profile professors, including Harry Shearer, a voice actor for The Simpsons.
The university honours distinguished academics with 'endowed professorships'. For example in 2000, five were recognised in this way: English Professor Katherine H. Adams, Music Professor Philip Frohnmayer, Business Professor Joseph Ganitsky, Music Professor David P. Swanzy, and English Professor Julian N. Wasserman. In 2023, a total of 40 academics …
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