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Ray Belton, Southern Universityâs president-chancellor, plans to retire in 2022
Southern University President-Chancellor Ray Belton takes a picture with the Board of Supervisors after announcing his retirement. (JC Canicosa/Louisiana Illuminator)
After seven years as the Southern University systemâs president-chancellor, Ray Belton announced to the Southern University Board of Supervisors Friday morning he will retire in the fall of 2022.
âThis is a good day, Iâve been truly blessed,â Belton said during the meeting.
Belton said he took on the role as president-chancellor âto provide for a stronger foundation for Southern Universityâ and position the university to âcontinue to be seen as a premier institution.â