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LSU student Amna Rathor gives a presentation of her undergraduate summer research at LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Undergraduate Summer Research: Biological Sciences Student Amna Rathor

September 20, 2023
Cancer, College of Science, LSU Discover, LSU Health New Orleans, Pre-med, Research, Scholarship First, Summer Courses
LSU Coastal Environmental Science Student Jonathan Russell

Undergraduate Summer Research: Coastal Environmental Science Student Jonathan Russell

September 20, 2023
Coast, College of the Coast & Environment, LSU Discover, Research, Scholarship First, Summer Courses
LSU received its official designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence

LSU Receives Official Designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence from the National Security Agency

September 19, 2023
Cyber, Cybersecurity, Defense, Scholarship First
LSU students receive an award saving a student who collapsed in March.

LSU Students, UREC Instructor Honored for Saving a Life

September 18, 2023
2023, Awards, News, Students
Katie Mehnert portrait

LSU Alumna Works with the US Department of Energy to Develop the Workforce of the Future

September 12, 2023
Alumni, Energy, Scholarship First
golden boot trophy in front of tiger stadium

HELP THE LSU COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE WIN THE GOLDEN BOOT GIVING CHALLENGE

September 11, 2023
Agriculture, College of Agriculture
Kenneth J. Schafer portrait

Kenneth J. Schafer Honored as Boyd Professor, LSU's Highest Professorial Ranking

September 8, 2023
Boyd Professor, Scholarship First
doug stone

Doug Stone Releases Groundbreaking Book on Developing Jazz Improvisation

By Cullen Sadler, September 7, 2023
Jazz, News, People, Research Pedagogy, School of Music
Student Elizabeth Cuccio on a wooded trail in Alaska

Tigers See the World: Distance Learning Day Promotes Growth, Adventure

August 31, 2023
Internships, Students, Study Abroad
Headshot of Mechanical Engineering Professor Manas Gartia

LSU Mechanical Engineering’s Gartia Receives Nearly $2M National Institutes of Health Award

August 31, 2023
2023, Baton Rouge, Biomedical, Scholarship First
Rami Khoury Amplifier

Spotlight: Rami Khoury

By Jake Weber, August 28, 2023
2023, Alumni, Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Geaux Teach, Non-Teaching, PhD, Spotlight
Friends of the textile and costume museum

LSU Textiles and Costume Museum awarded competitive grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents

By Annabelle Lang, August 24, 2023
Agriculture, Awards, College of Agriculture, Research, Scholarship First, Spotlight, TAM
Jimmy Lawrence supervisers a student in an LSU lab

LSU Researcher Receives NIH Grant for Work on Safer, More Effective MRI Imaging

August 23, 2023
Baton Rouge, Biomedical, Scholarship First
Students have a good time at LSU's Welcome Week convocation

Video/Photos: LSU Welcome Week ‒ a Week Like No Other

August 23, 2023
Culture, Gallery, Video
Kelsey Hundley Headshot

Spotlight: Kelsey Hundley

By Jake Weber, August 21, 2023
2023, Alumni, Biological Sciences, Biology, Communication across the Curriculum, Education, Geaux Teach, LSU Distinguished Communicator Award, LSU Health New Orleans, Non-Teaching, Spotlight
ChatBotPCA screenshot showing medical coding related to heart failure

LSUS Alumni Create Medical Coding Chatbot to Reduce Time, Improve Accuracy

August 18, 2023
Biomedical, LSU Health Shreveport, Scholarship First
Ashlynn Cage Headshot

Spotlight: Ashlynn Cage

By Jake Weber, August 14, 2023
2023, Alumni, Education, Geaux Teach, Math, Mathematics, Spotlight, Teach, Teaching
Graduates celebrate amid purple and gold streamers during LSU's summer commencement

Photos: LSU’s 2023 Summer Commencement

August 11, 2023
Commencement, Gallery
Student honored during commencement ceremony

Video: LSU’s 2023 Summer Commencement

August 11, 2023
Commencement, Video
Image of LSU campus Indian Mounds with oak tree in foreground.

LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geography and Anthropology Research Preservation of Native American Sites

August 9, 2023
2023, Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First
triple-negative breast cancer cells

LSU Health New Orleans Research Suggests New Approach for Treatment-Resistant Breast Cancers

August 9, 2023
Biomedical, LSU Health New Orleans, Scholarship First
Nathan Marceaux Headshot

Spotlight: Nathan Marceaux

By Jake Weber, August 7, 2023
2023, Alumni, Biological Sciences, Biology, Education, Geaux Teach, Non-Teaching, Spotlight, Teach, Teaching
Mike the Tiger in the Move-in Lot

Move-in Dos and Don'ts

By Ainsley Coleman, July 25, 2023
Housing, Move-in Day, Residential Life
Oxford

On My Own – Reflection on free time in Oxford

July 24, 2023
Ogden Honors College
Riverfront

Around Town – Class and Excursion

July 24, 2023
Ogden Honors College
Victoria and Albert Museum

London Weekend – Museums, Galleries, Memorials, and Palaces

July 24, 2023
Ogden Honors College
Jane Austen dress up

A Day in Bath – Jane Austen’s world

July 24, 2023
Ogden Honors College
Bath, England

First week in Oxford – First impressions

July 24, 2023
Ogden Honors College
weston lewis

Weston Lewis Joins LSU Bands

By Cullen Sadler, July 22, 2023
Band, News, People, School of Music
Cover of Science magazine

LSU Energy Innovation ‘Engine’ Highlighted in Science

July 18, 2023
Baton Rouge, Energy, Scholarship First
President Tate and Dr. Jason Cormier

Inside the Brain: Neurosurgeon, Athlete, LSU Alum Dr. Jason Cormier

July 13, 2023
Biomedical, Men's Basketball, Scholarship First
Bucket of blueberries

Pennington Biomedical Dieticians: 6 Ways to Have a ‘Berry’ Happy Blueberry Month

July 12, 2023
Biomedical, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Scholarship First
Gabriela Gómez Estévez

Alumni Spotlight: Gabriela Gómez Estévez

By Cullen Sadler, July 10, 2023
News, Orchestra, People, School of Music, Student Spotlight
Headshot of Biological Engineering Professor Philip Jung

LSU Biological Engineering Professor, Team Create Advanced Wound-Healing Technology

July 10, 2023
2023, Baton Rouge, Biomedical, Scholarship First
Image of Mangrove Swamp From Surface Level

LSU Civil & Environmental Engineering Team Examines Effects of Rising Sea Levels Along Texas Coastal Bend

July 9, 2023
2023, Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First
rodriguez and ku

Student Spotlight: Emmanuel Rodriguez & Francis Ku

By Cullen Sadler, July 2, 2023
Band, News, Orchestra, People, School of Music, Student Spotlight
Stuart Breczinski

Stuart Breczinski Joins LSU Music

By Cullen Sadler, July 1, 2023
Band, News, People, School of Music
Capital Area STEM, LaSTEM Region 2 Network Center logo

STEM Network Center on LSU Campus Receives Additional Funding

June 30, 2023
Cain Center, STEM
Multicolor model of simulated wind through wind turbine

LSU Civil Engineering Professor Aims to Create Offshore Energy Infrastructures That Resist Hurricanes, Aging

June 29, 2023
Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First
symphonic winds

LSU Symphonic Winds To Perform At Regional Conference

By Cullen Sadler, June 26, 2023
Band, News, School of Music
Raghav Goyal

College of Agriculture Assistant Professor Recognized for Academic Achievements with Dissertation Awards

June 26, 2023
Ag Econ, Agriculture, Awards, College of Agriculture, Research, Spotlight
Image of rice field in South Louisiana

LSU Mechanical Engineering Professor, AgCenter Receive $10M Grant to Design New Variety of Rice

June 19, 2023
Agriculture, Baton Rouge, Scholarship First
Aging oil rig in the middle of Gulf of Mexico

LSU Civil Engineering Professor Aims to Create Offshore Energy Infrastructures That Resist Hurricanes, Aging

June 19, 2023
Baton Rouge, Energy, Scholarship First
AJ Burns portrait

LSU Cybersecurity Expert: Four Things to Do (or Not Do) in Response to Cyberattack

June 16, 2023
Baton Rouge, Cybersecurity, Defense, E. J. Ourso College of Business, Scholarship First
President Tate and Amy Brittain

The Pursuit of Truth: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist and LSU Graduate Amy Brittain

June 15, 2023
Manship School, Scholarship First
Collage of research journal covers featuring Batzer Lab research

Sweet 16: LSU Geneticist’s Research Claims Another Magazine Cover Spot

June 14, 2023
Baton Rouge, Biological Sciences, Biomedical, Scholarship First
Portrait of Jacob Gautreaux

Our Coast, Our Delta: LSU Researchers Help Communities Leverage Nature-based Solutions for a Sustainable Future

May 31, 2023
Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First, State of the Coast
LSU Researcher Mercedes Pinzon gathers a sample in a wetland

Our Coast, Our Delta: In Barataria Bay, LSU Researchers Track the Effects of Sediment Diversion

May 31, 2023
Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First, State of the Coast
carson king-fournier

Carson King-Fournier Joins LSU Music

By Cullen Sadler, May 31, 2023
Band, News, People, School of Music
First lady Donna Edwards speaks with Pam Vinci

Longtime curator retires from LSU Textile and Costume Museum

May 31, 2023
College of Agriculture, Faculty, TAM, Textile and Costume Museum
Portrait of Md Adilur RahimSam Bentley wearing life vest

Our Coast, Our Delta: LSU and Tulane Researchers Chart the Future of the Bird’s Foot

May 30, 2023
Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First, State of the Coast
Dr. Nina Lam

How do we define resilience?

May 30, 2023
Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First
Portrait of Md Adilur Rahim

Our Coast, Our Delta: LSU Researchers Help Homeowners Take Action to Prevent Flooding

May 29, 2023
Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First, State of the Coast
portrait of James P. Gregory Jr.

Brookshire LSU Military Museum Names James P. Gregory Jr. as New Director

May 29, 2023
Brookshire Military Museum, Defense, Scholarship First
Image of the Mississippi River Delta

LSU Civil Engineering Professor Receives NSF Grant to Fund, Create LSU Delta Institute

May 26, 2023
2023, Baton Rouge, Coast, Scholarship First
Spring 2023 dietetics graduates

LSU dietetics concentration achieves a 100% internship match rate for the fourth consecutive year

By Annabelle Lang, May 26, 2023
College of Agriculture, Internships, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Undergraduate Experience
Ashton Dalton in lab coat

Exploring bone die techniques to improve the visibility of microstructures

May 24, 2023
Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Research, Undergraduate Experience
Sarah Tarver presents research poster

Southern Blight in Industrial Hemp

By Annabelle Lang, May 23, 2023
College of Agriculture, Plant and Soil Systems, Research, Undergraduate Experience
Katie weighs duckling on scale

Tagging Wood Duck Ducklings

By Annabelle Lang, May 23, 2023
College of Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Research, Undergraduate Experience
Graduate receives doctoral hood

LSU College of Agriculture honors class of 2023’s exceptional achievements, academic excellence

By Annabelle Lang, May 23, 2023
College of Agriculture, Graduation, Student Spotlight, Undergraduate Experience
Researchers look in microscope

Measuring drought tolerance in bottomland hardwood forests

By Annabelle Lang, May 23, 2023
College of Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Research, Undergraduate Experience
An Honors College graduate during LSU's spring commencement

Photos: LSU’s 2023 Spring Commencement

May 20, 2023
Commencement, Gallery
Student honored during commencement ceremony

Video: LSU’s 2023 Spring Commencement

May 20, 2023
Commencement, Video
Austin Firmin receives a large framed award from Dean Jared Llorens on stage at graduation.

Commander of the Corps of Cadets Receives LSU Leadership Award

May 19, 2023
Baton Rouge, Defense, Scholarship First
President Tate and Madeline Fryer

Preventing the Plastic Pandemic with Madeline Fryer

May 18, 2023
Baton Rouge, Scholarship First, Students
Colleen Robichaux Headshot

Spotlight: Colleen Robichaux

By Jake Weber, May 15, 2023
2023, Alumni, Education, Geaux Teach, Math, Mathematics, Non-Teaching, PhD, Spotlight, Teach, Teaching
Portrait of Allison Young

Art Addressing Cybersecurity Intrigues LSU Expert Who Served as Judge

May 12, 2023
College of Art & Design, Defense, Scholarship First
Susan Lindrew

Avant-garde alligators: research in sustainable fashion

By Annabelle Lang, May 9, 2023
College of Agriculture, Research, TAM, Undergraduate Experience
Col. Lisa O'Neil takes part in Presidents Day Parade

Col. Lisa O’Neil, First Woman Colonel Commandant of the LSU Corps of Cadets

May 9, 2023
Defense, Scholarship First
Amy Adair Headshot

Spotlight: Amy Adair

By Jake Weber, May 8, 2023
2023, AI, Alumni, Education, Geaux Teach, Math, Mathematics, Non-Teaching, PhD, Spotlight, Teaching
Sophia Perkins

Sophia Perkins Talks About Graduating in Three Years and Completing an Honors Thesis

May 4, 2023
Ogden Honors College
Jackson Martingayle in LSU jersey

LSU Athlete Named 2022-23 SEC McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year

May 4, 2023
College of Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Spotlight, Student Accolade, Students
LSU student fixes a plate of food at the President's Late Night Breakfast

Photos: LSU Students Fuel Up for Finals at President’s Late Night Breakfast

May 3, 2023
Gallery, Traditions
Aerial view of LSU campus

2023 Graduate Research Conference award winners for LSU College of Agriculture

May 1, 2023
Agriculture, Awards, College of Agriculture, Entomology, Graduate Students, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Research, TAM
Visitors to LSU Engineering look at a piece of equipment

LSU Hosts City, Business Leaders and Executives

May 1, 2023
CCE, College of Agriculture, College of Art & Design, College of Engineering, E. J. Ourso College of Business, LSU AgCenter
Ashley Clement Headshot

Spotlight: Ashley Clement

By Jake Weber, May 1, 2023
2023, Alumni, Biological Sciences, Biology, Education, Geaux Teach, LSU Health New Orleans, Medicine, Non-Teaching, Spotlight
chris trapani

Christopher Trapani Joins LSU Music & CCT Faculties

By Cullen Sadler, May 1, 2023
News, People, School of Music
Kali Elftman standing in front of tree containing ball moss

What is ball moss and how is killing other plants?

By Annabelle Lang, May 1, 2023
Ag Research, College of Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Research, Spotlight, Undergraduate Experience
Jackson Martingayle

Tiger Twelve Class of 2023 Spotlight: Jackson Martingayle

By Annabelle Lang, May 1, 2023
College of Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Spotlight, Students
Avery Hebert

Tiger Twelve Class of 2023 Spotlight: Avery Hebert

By Annabelle Lang, May 1, 2023
Ag Econ, College of Agriculture, Spotlight, Students
Zachary Mayfield

Tiger Twelve Class of 2023 Spotlight: Zachary Mayfield

By Annabelle Lang, May 1, 2023
Ag Education, College of Agriculture, Spotlight, Students
Martingayle, Dr. Matt Lee, Hebert and Mayfield at Tiger Twelve ceremony

LSU College of Agriculture Cultivates Three Tiger Twelve Standouts for 2023

By Annabelle Lang, May 1, 2023
Ag Econ, Ag Education, College of Agriculture, Deans Office, Renewable Natural Resources, Scholarship First, Spotlight, Students, Tiger Twelve, Undergraduate Experience
Mike the Tiger in habitat

Meet the 2023 Tiger Twelve and Learn How LSU Helped Them Succeed

April 28, 2023
Student Accolade, Student Achievements
Group photo at University Faculty Awards

Photos: Outstanding LSU Faculty Honored at Annual Awards

April 28, 2023
Faculty Accolade, Gallery
Students make LSU L with they hands in front of US Capitol

Students Advocate for Agriculture in Washington, D.C.

By Annabelle Lang, April 27, 2023
Ag Econ, Ag Student Success, Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Deans Office, Spotlight, Students
Michelle Germillion, a natural resource ecology and management major

Taproot decline of soybean is caused by Xylaria necrophora

By Annabelle Lang, April 27, 2023
Ag Research, College of Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Research, Undergraduate Experience
Nick Musso in demo kitchen

Reducing byproducts of the fishing industry

By Annabelle Lang, April 27, 2023
College of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Research, Undergraduate Experience
fitness-instructor

Summer at LSU, Summer at UREC

April 24, 2023
Campus Life, Campus Living, Summer Courses, UREC
Abby Ligon stands in front of giant oak tree trunk

Branching Out Abroad: Exploring Forestry in the Czech Republic

By Annabelle Lang, April 23, 2023
College of Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Spotlight, Students, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Experience
Cheyenne stands in front of her art display

LSU Student Group Celebrates Earth Day with Recycling Drive

By Annabelle Lang, April 22, 2023
College of Agriculture, Environmental Management Systems, Students
Tia Sanders

Vice President's Diversity Graduate Assistantship Spotlight: Tia Sanders

By Annabelle Lang, April 21, 2023
College of Agriculture, Deans Office, Diversity, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Spotlight, Students
julie giroux

Alumni Spotlight: Julie Giroux

By Cullen Sadler, April 20, 2023
Band, News, People, School of Music, Student Spotlight
Two student put together garden container

Students expand LSU Community Garden during National Ag Week

By Annabelle Lang, April 20, 2023
College of Agriculture, Deans Office, Plant and Soil Systems, Students, Undergraduate Experience
Students hold LSU Flag in front of castle

LSU College of Agriculture Students are Back Abroad

By Annabelle Lang, April 19, 2023
College of Agriculture, Deans Office, Students, Study Abroad, Undergraduate Experience
A boardwalk that has been damaged by melting permafrost

Artificial Intelligence in Alaska

April 18, 2023
Baton Rouge, Coast, Provost’s Fund, Scholarship First
trent mckinney

Beyond The Uniform - Trent McKinney

By Cullen Sadler, April 18, 2023
Band, People, School of Music, Student Spotlight, Tiger Band, Tiger Marching Band
Wes Ladd, LSU alumnus, teaches professionals about cybersecurity at a conference held in a hotel ballroom.

The Business of Cybersecurity: LSU Alumnus Wes Ladd

April 17, 2023
Alumni, Baton Rouge, Defense, Scholarship First
Image of Professor Ying Wang in lab with student holding battery.

LSU ME Professor Designs Non-Metal Battery To Replace Lithium Battery

April 12, 2023
Baton Rouge, Energy, Scholarship First
Image of research team standing in lab.

LSU Petroleum Engineering Professor, Research Team Aim To Prevent Nuclear Power Leaks

April 12, 2023
Baton Rouge, Energy, Scholarship First
portrait of Yvonne Boudreaux

LSU Alum is "Yellowstone" Set Designer

April 6, 2023
Accolades, Alumni, TV