The Advocate High-ranking LSU official Koubek to leave for Michigan university in summer The Advocate Rick Koubek, LSU executive vice president and provost, is leaving the university to be president at Michigan Technological University, the school announced Friday. His first day will be July 1. Story Continued Below. Koubek served as interim provost ... Michigan Tech elects LSU official as school presidentMLive.com LSU Provost named President of Michigan TechWAFB.com LSU vice president, provost Richard Koubek to be named president at Michigan TechLSU Now all 9 news articles ยป Continue reading...