🎉One week ago, I had the privilege of delivering our
@sludchs State of the College Address
@SLU_Official.
Looking back on the past year, I am filled with immense gratitude and pride—our college has achieved so much together.
Thanks to the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff, we are truly in a position of strength.
Of course, none of us can predict exactly what the future holds, and I cannot say with certainty where we will be a year from now. But I can say with confidence that today, our college is strong, resilient, and thriving.
We will continue to build on this foundation, guided by our shared mission, our passion for student success, and our unwavering belief in the transformative power of education.
The future is uncertain—but our commitment to excellence and impact is unshakable.
Highlights from SLU Doisy College of Health Sciences:
🔹 B.S. Medical Sciences record enrollment in AY25
🔹 M.S. Speech Pathology largest class in 5 years
🔹 B.S. MRI significant increase in enrollment
🔹 Doctor of Physical Therapy largest class in 5 years
🔹 B.S. Radiation Therapy 35% more students in AY25
🔹 2,794 applications received AY25 vs 2,392 in AY24
🔹 First-time freshman class of 470 students
🔹 1st-2nd year retention 91% for Pell-Eligible learners
🔹 1st-2nd year retention of 92% for all learners
🔹 128% increase in faculty research expenses in 3 yrs
🔹 Bequest pledges increase from $150K to $1M FY25
🔹 Increase in gifts & pledges for 3rd consecutive year
🔹 Gifts & pledges up from $502K to $1.2M in 1 yr
🔹 56% increase in gifts & pledges to $1.9M in FY25
🔹 Success in promotion and tenure for all faculty
🔹 4 top ranked graduate programs: PA, PT, OT, SLP
🔹 Physician Assistant up 20 spots in rankings to #26
We are thriving today because of the extraordinary efforts of our students, faculty, and staff. They have positioned our college for continued success.
Here’s to another year of progress, purpose, and possibility for all learners, all faculty, & all staff💙🤍
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ALT Dean Rousseau pictured with Dr. Mike Markee during the SLU Doisy College of Health Sciences Fall College Kickoff and State of the College address on August 19, 2025 on the campus of Saint Louis University
ALT Dean Rousseau pictured with Oriflamme student leaders during the 2025 Doisy College of Health Sciences New Student Orientation on August 18, 2025 on the campus of Saint Louis University
ALT Dean Rousseau pictured with Emily Thompson, student in the Health Sciences program on the Physician Assistant track, during the Doisy College of Health Sciences 2025 New Student Orientation on August 18, 2025 on the campus of Saint Louis University
ALT Dean Rousseau pictured with Dr. Lori Jones during the SLU Doisy College of Health Sciences Fall College Kickoff and State of the College address on August 19, 2025 on the campus of Saint Louis University