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The LSU Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble performs near the Enchanted Forest on LSU's campus on Feb. 16, 2016. 

Renowned tuba, euphonium musicians to visit LSU School of Music

By Abbi Rocha August 29, 2016

The LSU School of Music Tuba-Euphonium Studio is welcoming three guest musicians to teach master classes and lessons and perform recitals for students this fall. The three guests include world famous Norwegian...

LSU Assistant Professor of Voice, Brandon Hendrickson, poses for portrait on Tuesday Aug. 23, 2016, on LSU campus.

New professor “born and bred for music education”

By CJ Carver August 23, 2016

This fall semester, the LSU School of Music welcomes its new assistant professor of voice, Brandon Hendrickson. After instructing for six years at the University of South Dakota, Hendrickson, a University...

Ph.d student Glaucia Del-Rio is spending her summer on an expedition in the Brazilian Amazon.

Ph.D student embarks on expedition in Amazon Rainforest

By Katie Gagliano June 8, 2016

While thousands of bird enthusiasts venture into forests and national parks each year, ornithology Ph.D student Glaucia Del-Rio is taking her binoculars to a more exotic locale — the Amazon Rainforest. Del-Rio’s...

LSU 2016 political science graduate Marlee Pittman poses with her dog, Loki, after recently receiving a Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship where she will serve as a project assistant in Washington D.C.

Recent graduate, 2014 Truman Scholar receives peace fellowship

By Beth Carter May 17, 2016

Recent graduate Marlee Pittman made University history as she became the first LSU student to receive the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship. The fellowship is a highly competitive national program...

Elementary education senior Chauncey Stephens became the University's 11th Truman Scholar since 2003.

Senior credits community for raising a Truman Scholar

By Caitie Burkes April 28, 2016

From her troubled upbringing to her treasured college experience, elementary education senior Chauncey Stephens knows the true meaning of community. Based on Stephens’ journey, it takes a village...

The Business Education Complex sits on LSU's campus on April 20, 2016.

Regions Bank donates $100,000 to College of Business’ energy program

By Caitie Burkes April 21, 2016

When E.J. Ourso College of Business dean Richard White began drafting a corporate partnership initiative for the college two years ago, he envisioned five business alliances by the end of the first year....

LSU was recognized by Education Trust for it's rise in graduation rates among African American students.

LSU recognized for working to ensure black student success

By Tia Banerjee April 14, 2016

The University was recognized by Education Trust, a national non-profit advocacy organization, as one of 53 universities in the country that work to narrow the graduation gap between black and white students...

Brooklyn, 9, moves a solar car down the track Saturday, April 2, 2016, as part of an activity presented by ExxonMobil during Engineering Day at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.

LASM’s annual Engineering Day exposes children to STEM fields

By Katie Gagliano April 3, 2016

Hundreds of curious children and families filled the hallways of the Louisiana Art and Science Museum during its third annual Engineering Day on Saturday.  The event featured 24 stations with displays...

College of Humanities & Social Sciences Dean Stacia Haynie, pictured in her Hodges Hall office Tuesday, March 29, 2016, is involved in the implementation of a bachelor of arts in screen arts degree program at the University.

Deans work toward implementing “screen arts” degree program

By Caitie Burkes March 29, 2016

As Louisiana steps into the spotlight as a premier Hollywood filming location, the University prepares for its close-up by implementing a bachelor of arts in screen arts degree program. Per student demand,...

Joann Guidos and Wilbert J. Rawlins, Jr., subjects of the book "Nine Lives: Death and Life in New Orleans," participate in a panel discussion in the Women's Center on Monday.

Book club launched to spark conversation, reflection on diversity

By Katie Gagliano March 28, 2016

The Office of Diversity launched its diversity book club initiative Monday with a discussion on reporter and author Dan Baum’s “Nine Lives: Death and Life in New Orleans” in the Women’s...

Julian Lopez and Houdini, a Dogs on Call therapy dog, relax during a Paws for Stress session Tuesday, March 15 at the University Student Commons. via Medical Xpress

Study finds college students feel less stress prior to exams after visits with therapy dogs

By Anne Dreyfuss March 16, 2016

We all knew that it was true: now there's science to back it up. A study conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University has found that interacting with stress dogs significantly reduces perceived stress...

University MBA students Parker Cramer, Sarah Gardner, Steven Goyne, Lauren Breaux, Sayre Phinney and Trevor Grant were partnered with entrepreneur Tim Kappel during IDEAcorps, a consulting case competition, Saturday.

Six MBA students compete in real world experience, build University’s brand

By Tia Banerjee March 15, 2016

Among a flurry of business start-ups and eager entrepreneurs, six University MBA students found themselves competing in the kick-off event of The Idea Village’s New Orleans Entrepreneur Week. IDEAcorps,...