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LSU points of achievement
LSU, the flagship university for the state of Louisiana, is distinctive
among institutions of higher education. Under the leadership of
William Tecumseh Sherman in 1860, the University sustains the ideal
of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared
to help shape the future of the nation. Today, LSU is building on
an already renowned reputation for education, innovation, research,
and athletics. Take a look at the some of the facts:
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LSU is one of only 25 universities in the nation
having both land-grant and sea-grant status. |
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The land-grant act of the 1860s emphasized the
proper harvesting of land. And in 1978, LSU was granted sea-grant
status, which emphasizes the harvesting of lakes and oceans,
many already over fished. LSU remains a leader in its study
of coastal ecosystems and wetlands restoration. |
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With more than 170,000 alumni, LSU ranks in the
top 10 percent in the nation in number of graduates. |
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LSU’s landscaping was called a “botanical joy”
in its listing among the 20 most beautiful campuses in America
in Thomas Gaines’ The Campus as a Work of Art. |
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LSU’s supercomputer is one of the fastest in the world
and is the second fastest supercomputer at any academic institution
worldwide. |
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LSU has won 38 national championships in its athletic
history, more than any other school in the Southeastern Conference. |
Written by Laura Fonti | University
Relations
Last updated January 2003
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