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Former space shuttle commander presents two students with scholarships

By Chris Clarke March 20, 2017

Of the 107 billion people that have ever been born, 536 people have been to space. Of those, 339 were NASA Astronauts, and one was at the University to award two scholarships on March 17. Col. Frederick...

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Genesis Tutoring program sees rise in student participation, aims to work with minority students

By Dena Winegeart March 20, 2017

For students seeking peer tutoring on campus, there may be some options they have not yet heard of or explored. The Genesis Tutoring peer-tutoring program, established in 1991, aims to work with minority...

University of Minnesota physics professor James Kakalios presents science of superheroes on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Nicholson Hall.

Minnesota professor gives lecture on science of superheroes, uses physics to explain comic book phenomena

By Evan Saacks March 13, 2017

Science professors often give lectures about the plethora of ways science can be used in real life. James Kakalios of the University of Minnesota instead applies his knowledge of science to a fictional...

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Kaplan Test Prep survey shows increased interest among pre-law students in political careers

By Evan Saacks March 10, 2017

Shortly after President Donald Trump’s election, Kaplan Test Prep conducted a survey of pre-law students and their possible future political aspirations. Fifty-three percent of students surveyed...

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College of Coast and Environment to offer public health fast track

By Katie Gagliano March 1, 2017

Beginning in fall 2017, the University’s College of the Coast and Environment and the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans’ School of Public Health will offer a “3+2” fast-track...

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Amid statewide budget cuts, humanities and arts disciplines face threat of being defunded at national level

By Natalie Anderson February 14, 2017

While elected officials may dispute different ideas of solutions to combat Louisiana’s budget crisis, many citizens can agree that the state’s higher education system, particularly the University,...

Students enjoy the performance of bassoonist Joseph Grimmer on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at the LSU School of Music.

Washington National Opera bassoonist plays in School of Music series

By Scott Griswold February 10, 2017

Joseph Grimmer, principal bassoon of the Washington National Opera Orchestra, performed a concert Wednesday as part of the School of Music’s Guest Artists Series. Grimmer was the second musician...

The Business Education Complex on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at LSU campus.

Flores MBA Program jumps 58 spots in online rankings

By Chris Clarke January 19, 2017

U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2017 Best Online MBA Program rankings, and the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business’s Flores MBA program improved 58 spots from last year’s...

The LSU Foundation, located on Nicholson Road, sits on the LSU campus on Jan. 18.

LSU Foundation continues search to fill president and CEO position

By Natalie Anderson January 19, 2017

The LSU Foundation — the University’s organization dedicated to promoting fundraising and philanthropic efforts — is continuing its search for a new president and CEO and LSU Vice President...

A student enters the Center for Assessment and Evaluation on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, in Himes Hall.

LSU Testing Center utilizes phone scanners at front desk to ensure phones are turned off

By Katherine Roberts January 18, 2017

In addition to video cameras, test proctors and phone signal detectors in the bathrooms, the Office of Assessment and Evaluation added phone scanners to its list of test security equipment in the spring...

LSU to offer Duke TIP Summer Studies Program this summer

By CJ Carver January 11, 2017

This summer, the University will become home to over 300 upcoming eighth through tenth grade high school students participating in Duke University’s Talent Identification Program Summer Studies Program. The...

Manship School report details faculty, alumni achievements

Manship School report details faculty, alumni achievements

By Scott Griswold January 11, 2017

The University’s Manship School of Mass Communication released its 2015-16 report which included updates on various ongoing research projects, a letter from Dean Jerry Ceppos and awards for various...