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Specimens sit on shelves in the basement of Foster Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

New initiative will “teleport” museum specimens from shelves to the Internet

By Hailey Auglair September 5, 2017

A $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant will fund a four-year project to scan 20,000 vertebrate specimens to comprise a free digital encyclopedia available to the public. Associate Professor in...

LSU President F. King Alexander highlights resources, encourages donations

LSU President F. King Alexander highlights resources, encourages donations

By Natalie Anderson August 30, 2017

LSU President F. King Alexander detailed resources available for students affected by Tropical Storm Harvey and encouraged donations for students in Houston in a broadcast email sent on Aug. 30. “Please...

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LSU releases new strategic plan

By Abbie Shull August 30, 2017

This year, the University unveiled a new strategic plan, developed by students, faculty and staff and rooted in the goals of the original charter for the University.Executive Vice President and Provost...

The Louisiana State Capitol stands tall on North Third Street on March 19, 2017, in downtown Baton Rouge.

LSU President F. King Alexander says any money saved from previous TOPS cuts should be used for higher education

By CJ Carver August 29, 2017

After semesters of uncertainty for the future of the TOPS program, a clear solution was made over the summer by the Louisiana State Legislature to fully fund the program.In 2016, an advance budget...

Statistics on seconds spent reading on different mediums derives from research gathered by Assistant Professor of Mass Communication Kathleen Searles and Associate Professor of Communication at Texas A&M Johanna Dunaway.

News Consumption Study shows mobile users at a disadvantage

By Hailey Auglair August 29, 2017

Assistant Professor of Mass Communication Kathleen Searles and Associate Professor of Communication at Texas A&M Johanna Dunaway recently conducted an investigation on the effects of consuming news...

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LSU microbiologist awarded one of 10 National Academies of Science Fellowships

By Hailey Auglair August 28, 2017

The National Academies of Sciences awarded University Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences J. Cameron Thrash one of the 10 Early-Career Research Fellowships. The early-career research fellowship...

LSU AgCenter employee examines mites found on bees on Aug. 22.

LSU AgCenter and the USDA partner for honeybee research

By Hailey Auglair August 25, 2017

The LSU AgCenter has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study the declining honeybee population.Kristen Healy, an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology, emphasized...

A panel on racism interacts with the crowd as they answer attendee’s questions in the French House, on Thursday Aug. 24, 2017.

Honors College hosts panel discussion on Charlottesville events and racism

By Dena Winegeart August 24, 2017

In light of the events that unfolded in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12, the Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College hosted a panel discussion titled “Why Are We Still Fighting the Civil...

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LSU Student Government shares plans for upcoming school year

By CJ Carver August 24, 2017

While many University students return to campus, one group has worked all summer to ensure everyone's return and the subsequent school year goes exceptionally well. LSU Student Government has been...

Senator Breaux teaches his first class on Monday, Aug, 21, 2017, in Hodges Hall on LSU campus.

Former Senator John Breaux begins new “How Washington Works” class

By Taylor Delpidio August 22, 2017

Former Sen. John Breaux convened the first meeting of his new class, How Washington Works, on Aug. 21 in the Curet Conference Room of Campbell B. Hodges Hall. The 4000 level political communications elective...

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Genesis Tutoring program continues throughout summer for students

By Myia Hambrick June 7, 2017

The Office of Multicultural Affairs announced that its free Genesis tutoring and mentoring programs are available for students throughout the summer. The tutoring sessions do not require an appointment...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards leave a joint session of the Legislature Feb. 17, 2017 amid handshakes following his detailing the state’s fiscal problems and his solutions for solvency.

Gov. John Bel Edwards to give keynote address for May commencement

By William Taylor Potter April 18, 2017

Gov. John Bel Edwards will be delivering the keynote address for the University's 292nd commencement ceremony on May 12 in the PMAC, LSU Media Relations announced Tuesday. “We are pleased to welcome...