University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot resigned Friday in a surprise move that came one day after local news reported that he owed $350,000 in federal income taxes.
The UL System Board of Supervisors announced the move in an emergency meeting Friday.
“This morning President Gallot provided me his resignation letter,” board Chair Mark Romero announced at the beginning of the meeting. “President Gallot resigned as University of Louisiana System President, effective December 1st, 2026, and will continue in his role in supporting the system transition efforts … until his return to faculty assignment.”
Gallot’s sudden exit follows an article published by Nola.com that revealed he owed $350,000 in taxes dating back to 2019, according to court records uncovered by the news outlet. Gallot, who earns $600,000 a year in his role as system president, told Nola.com that his former accountant was to blame for the unpaid taxes and that he is disputing the amount the IRS alleges he owes. Gallot said he had been trying to resolve the tax issue since early 2024.
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