Former LSU chancellor defends TOPS as valuable state investment The Advocate James Wharton, LSU's chancellor from 1981 to 1988 and a current board member of the Taylor Foundation, told the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday that the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students has changed the educational landscape in Louisiana ... LSU chancellor emeritus defends TOPSGreater Baton Rouge Business Report all 2 news articles ยป Continue reading...