Components

Components are a form-based type of reusable content that allows non-HTML content managers to leverage complex styling or coding.

To use a component:

When in Edit mode, place cursor in the location you would like the feature to appear
Select "Insert Component"
Select the Component
Add content to the Component Fields

[Fierce] Animated GIF with pause

The following information is need to use this component:

Static image (png, jpg, or gif) - preferably a still of the animation, must use same ratio as animated gif
Animated image (gif)
Height and width you want the image to displayed
Image margin

[Fierce] [Blog] Blog Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

[OPTIONAL] Title
[OPTIONAL] Number of Blog Items
[OPTIONAL] Filter by Tag
Filter Condition (Any or All)
Display Type (Card or Articles)

Card Style

Blog Listing

Portraits of Prachi Singh and Alyssa Johnson

LSU Research Insights: Experts Who Study Sleep Give Tips for Better Snoozing

Why do we need sleep? Why do some of us need more or less than others? To celebrate Sleep Awareness Week, two LSU researchers weigh in on what we know about sleep and what you can do to improve your snoozes for better health.

Researchers with boat in Louisiana marsh

LSU Research Bites: An Unexpected Ally, Black Mangroves, Could Slow Louisiana Marsh Erosion

As warming winters allow black mangroves to expand into Louisiana’s wetlands, researchers have discovered an unexpected benefit: their deep roots can reduce marsh-edge erosion. With time to establish, mangroves could become a powerful natural tool for protecting coastlines.

Your Guide to Interview Confidence

You’re looking for your first internship, but there’s one thing: to get accepted, you first need to get past the screening process. If interviews aren’t your strong suit, this guide will help you prepare — and build your confidence along the way.

Article Style

Blog Listing

March 6, 2026

LSU Research Insights: Experts Who Study Sleep Give Tips for Better Snoozing: Why do we need sleep? Why do some of us need more or less than others? To celebrate Sleep Awareness Week, two LSU researchers weigh in on what we know about sleep and what you can do to improve your snoozes for better health.

March 6, 2026

LSU Research Bites: An Unexpected Ally, Black Mangroves, Could Slow Louisiana Marsh Erosion: As warming winters allow black mangroves to expand into Louisiana’s wetlands, researchers have discovered an unexpected benefit: their deep roots can reduce marsh-edge erosion. With time to establish, mangroves could become a powerful natural tool for protecting coastlines.

March 5, 2026

Your Guide to Interview Confidence: You’re looking for your first internship, but there’s one thing: to get accepted, you first need to get past the screening process. If interviews aren’t your strong suit, this guide will help you prepare — and build your confidence along the way.

[Fierce] [Calendar] Calendar Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

[OPTIONAL] Title
Number of Calendar Items
[OPTIONAL] Filter by Category
Filter Condition (Any or All)
Display Type (Carousel or Articles)

Carousel Style

Calendar

Article Style

Calendar

[Fierce] Gallery with Options

This component contains the following customizations:

Gallery Asset
Gallery Output Type (Popup Slideshow Gallery, Carousel Gallery, Lightbox Gallery)
[OPTIONAL] Loop Popup Slideshow
[OPTIONAL] Slideshow Arrows
[OPTIONAL] Slideshow Buttons (Auto Play, Full Screen, Thumbnails, Close)
[OPTIONAL] Autoplay

[OPTIONAL] Autoplay Speed
[OPTIONAL] Carousel Arrows
[OPTIONAL] Loop Carousel
[OPTIONAL] Initial Slide
[OPTIONAL] Slides to Show
[OPTIONAL] Slides to Scroll

Popup Slideshow Gallery Type

Carousel Gallery Type

An artist’s rendering of the Louisiana State Seminary in Pineville, La., in 1866. The seminary would eventually relocate to Baton Rouge and become LSU after the Pineville campus burned in 1869.

Louisiana State Seminary in Pineville, Louisiana. - Rendering of original campus.

LSU cadets study veterinary medicine in the early years of LSU.

Cadets in Veterinary Classroom, circa 1900 - LSU cadets

The LSU football team of 1900 poses for a photo. The objects around the necks of a few of the gentlemen are actual nose guards, which historically did more harm than good.

Football Team, 1900 - LSU football team

In 1922 ground was broken on the LSU dairy barn. Today, the LSU AgCenter Dairy store sells homemade ice cream right on campus.

Dairy Barn Groundbreaking, 1922 - dairy barn

LSU’s Memorial Tower was dedicated in 1926 to pay tribute to Louisianans who lost their lives during World War I.

Memorial Tower circa 1926 - memorial tower

The 1911 Coed Club was an organization formed by women for women in the early years of female integration into college.

CC Club, 1911 Gumbo - Coed Club

Former Louisiana governor Huey P. Long poses with cadets of the Ole War Skule, who fought valiantly for our country.

Huey P. Long and Cadets of the Ole War Skule, circa - former governor Huey P. Long and cadets

Freshmen males meet to “learn the ropes” about being a Tiger in 1966. Thankfully, the tradition of purple and gold beanie caps is no longer followed.

Freshmen in Greek Theater - students

LSU law students study circa 1970. Today, LSU is a tobacco-free campus.

Law Students, circa 1960s - law students

From left to right: A.P. Tureaud, Jr., LSU’s first African American undergraduate, with students Nicole Moliere and Kirt Bennett, at the dedication of Tureaud Hall in 1990.

Tureaud Hall Dedication - dedication ceremony

One of LSU’s most recognizable alums, Shaquille O’Neal sits with former Chancellor William Jenkins, an LSU legend in his own right during the 1990s.

Shaquille O'Neal and Dr. William Jenkins - former chancellor and alumnus

In 2014 LSU had its largest African American graduating class in school history.

Summer Commencement 2014 - commencement in the Maravich Assembly Center

Lightbox Gallery Type

[Fierce] [News] News Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

[OPTIONAL] Title
RSS Feed
[OPTIONAL] Number of News Items
[OPTIONAL] Filter By Tag
Filter Condition
Display Type (Cards, Carousel, or Articles)

Cards Style

News Listing

Samba Dieng of LSU's Global Engagement Office Named Senior International Officer of the Year by the Institute of International Education

The Institute of International Education (IIE) has recognized Dr. Samba Dieng, Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement, with the prestigious 2025 Senior International Officer (SIO) of the Year Award. This annual honor is reserved for a leader who demonstrates extraordinary vision in international education, with honorees selected by a distinguished panel of global peers.

Sleep is Essential for Physician Well-being and Patient Safety; Screening Tool Can Help

For medical students and physicians in training, long study hours and demanding schedules make sleep a low priority, even though performance, judgment, and patient safety depend on it. A sleep screening tool developed by an LSU Health Shreveport neurologist can help.

The Choctaw Cattle Company is redefining cattle farming in Louisiana

Choctaw Cattle Company is more than just picturesque pastures — it’s a living laboratory of sustainable agriculture.

Carousel Style

News Listing

Articles Style

News Listing

March 5, 2026

Samba Dieng of LSU's Global Engagement Office Named Senior International Officer of the Year by the Institute of International Education: The Institute of International Education (IIE) has recognized Dr. Samba Dieng, Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement, with the prestigious 2025 Senior International Officer (SIO) of the Year Award. This annual honor is reserved for a leader who demonstrates extraordinary vision in international education, with honorees selected by a distinguished panel of global peers.

March 4, 2026

Sleep is Essential for Physician Well-being and Patient Safety; Screening Tool Can Help: For medical students and physicians in training, long study hours and demanding schedules make sleep a low priority, even though performance, judgment, and patient safety depend on it. A sleep screening tool developed by an LSU Health Shreveport neurologist can help.

March 2, 2026

The Choctaw Cattle Company is redefining cattle farming in Louisiana: Choctaw Cattle Company is more than just picturesque pastures — it’s a living laboratory of sustainable agriculture.

[Fierce] Responsive Video Embed

This is a simplied version of a video embed. The following information is needed to use this component:

Video URL, make sure you are using the "embed" version of the URL if the service you are using requires special encoding.
- YouTube embed links contain /embed/ in the URL path
- Do not use the full iframe code, only the URL is needed
Title of the Video for accessibility compliance
Width of embed display (100% or 50% of container are available options)
If displayed at 50%, the video may also be floated left or right of text