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Members of the LSU areils class perform a show on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in the Music and Dramatic Arts building.

LSU Aerial Silks showcases local art talent, Prof. Erickson gives insight

By Lara Nicholson February 12, 2019

While students often spend class time in lecture, taking notes and writing essays, Associate Professor of Movement Nick Erickson’s students spend class performing acrobatic stunts while suspended...

Professor Thomas C. Galligan ,Jr and Professor Robert Lancaster thanking the attendees at the end of the program on Thursday,Jan.31,2019.

LSU Law Clinic celebrates 10th anniversary of program

By Bailey Chauvin February 12, 2019

LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center’s Law Clinic is celebrating 10 years of providing law students with real-world experience before they enter the field.The Clinic was established for faculty and students...

LSU Law Center alumni Lindsay Blouin and Joshua Newville coached current law students Allena McCain, Elise Benezech and Brooke Delaune for their criminal trial competition. 

LSU law students win national criminal trial competition

By Bailey Chauvin February 11, 2019

A team of LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center students won first place at the John L. Costello National Criminal Trial Competition. The competition took place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 and was hosted by George...

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LSU note takers play vital role in student success, must be reliable

By Sheridan Wall February 7, 2019

At the beginning of each semester, LSU professors make an announcement about needing note takers for the class. Some veteran students used to the routine may tune it out. Others hear an opportunity for...

LSU assistant professor of organic chemistry Tuo Wang stands inside a Choppin Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.

LSU Professor helps improve biofuel

By Sophie Liberto January 28, 2019

University Assistant Professor of Chemistry Tuo Wang and his students are the first to investigate an intact corn plant stalk at the atomic level.In the world today, there is a lot of interest in...

Professor of mechanical engineering Guoqiang Li provides samplings of his work on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Patrick F. Taylor hall.

LSU professor helps improve pavement longevity

By Sophie Liberto January 15, 2019

University mechanical engineering professor Guoqiang Li and his team worked for the past eight years to create an asphalt sealant that prevents water from seeping into the asphalt, increasing its longevity. The...

Miranda Campbell and Stewart Lockett stand outside Duke University’s David M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Student government leaders considering a new library at LSU

By Karli Carpenter January 15, 2019

LSU Student Government president Stewart Lockett and Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Miranda Campbell visited North Carolina State University and Duke University in December to get recommendations...

LSU Biological Engineering students teach Highland Elementary students math using their 3D printed tools.

LSU students 3D-print math tools for elementary students

By Bailey Chauvin January 15, 2019

The University's "Introduction to Engineering" class learned how to use 3D software and printing techniques to create learning tools they used to teach math to Highland Elementary students. The class,...

LSU Assistant Professor in the College of Business Reginald L. Tucker's research linked ADHD to a successful career in entrepreneurship.

LSU professor demonstrates how ADHD can help you start a small business

By Anna Jones January 8, 2019

If you are among the 8 million American adults diagnosed with ADHD, you may be at an advantage when it comes to starting a small business.Associate Professor in the E.J. Ourso College of Business Reginald...

Dr. Catherine Jacquet sits in her office on the second floor of Himes Hall, on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019.

History lectures emphasize minorities, LGBTQ community

By Karli Carpenter January 8, 2019

American history students can expect to learn about presidents, wars and the constitution, but not all will be immersed in the historical struggles of women, minorities and members of the LGBTQ community. Catherine...

LSU Professor Peter Doran stands next to the SkyTEM, an instrument he used to determine how much water is underneath ice-covered lakes in Antarctica. 

LSU professor researches Antarctica’s extreme climate

By Bailey Chauvin January 8, 2019

Geology and geophysics professor Peter Doran has conducted over 20 field seasons in Antarctica as part of the McMurdo Long-term Ecological Research program. One of his most recent projects involved...

Renewable Natural Resources Assistant Professor Kevin Ringelman takes students on a duck hunting field trip.

LSU students gain firsthand knowledge of hunting and wildlife ecology

By Bailey Chauvin November 27, 2018

Kevin Ringelman, a renewable natural resources assistant professor, has a hands-on approach to teaching wildlife ecology. During an optional field trip last fall, Ringelman and wildlife ecology and conservation...