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From field goals to career goals, we empower students to follow their passion and meet challenges head-on. With some of the top-ranked programs across the nation and professors renowned around the world, LSU offers unrivaled academic opportunities and equips our students for success in their fields.

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It's More Than Research

At LSU, Louisiana's flagship institution, the research we perform is not only our duty, it's what drives us. From cancer and diabetes to coastal sustainability, energy, and agriculture, we improve the lives of our neighbors and loved ones every day. In the past year alone, LSU garnered $160 million in research funds, which returned $490 million in economic impact to the state.

Working for Louisiana: Securing Our Future

The health of our people, the integrity of our coast, and the security and prosperity of our industries depend on research and the development of new talent and technologies.

Working for Louisiana: Securing Our Future

Featured News

LSU Named a Center of Excellence for Wastewater Epidemiology

LSU has been designated as one of 16 new Centers of Excellence for Wastewater Epidemiology by Ceres Nanosciences, a privately held company that makes products to improve life science research and diagnostic testing.

LSU 2022 Hall of Distinction: D-D Breaux Named Alumna of the Year

Retired LSU gymnastics head coach D-D Breaux and country music artist Jordan Davis highlighted the roster of distinguished alumni named to the 2022 LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction.

LSU Ogden Honors, Chemistry Junior Cale Locicero Named 2022 Goldwater Scholar

LSU junior Cale Locicero has been named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar, making him the 39th in LSU’s history. The scholarship program honoring Sen. Barry Goldwater was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue research careers in the fields of the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.

LSU is committed to responding to reports of sexual misconduct and to providing survivors with access to medical and emotional support.

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As a community, we share the responsibility of lowering our risk of disease spread. All members of the LSU community are required to get vaccinated and become familiar with the university's COVID-19 protocols and procedures.

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Whether it’s transitioning to the college environment, participating in peer-mentoring programs or staying on track with your degree, we provide the resources you need to become part of the LSU community and to thrive within it.

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Your time at LSU will go by fast. Whether it’s exploring your interests, helping out in the community, or getting a head start on your career, there are plenty of ways you can get involved.