 Northwestern State University has narrowed their search for a new president to three finalists, including Northwestern alum, Associate Justice for the Louisiana Supreme Court District 3, James Genovese, who, according to NOLA.com reporter Tyler Bridges, is Governor Landry's choice for the job. Genovese has reportedly ruled against some tough-on-crime cases, and if he leaves the court for NSU, there will be an opening that could be filled by a more conservative judge.