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LSU Student Government meets on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in the Capital Chambers located in the LSU Student Union.

LSU SG works to revive initiatives started by previous executive board

By Staff Reports September 14, 2017

LSU Student Government’s executive board is continuing work on the Multicultural Leadership Coalition, which began its revival last semester with the help of former SG president Zack Faircloth and...

ENGL 2000

English class helps local pets get adopted

By Hailey Auglair September 7, 2017

English Professor Laurie Drummond’s class does more than just open textbooks and write essays; they make a difference in the lives of others, one animal at a time. Drummond’s English 2000 class...

LSU graduates rank first in Louisiana for return on investment

LSU graduates rank first in Louisiana for return on investment

By Staff Reports September 7, 2017

The University has recently been ranked as the best in Louisiana and a leader in the SEC in the outcome of return on investment. “LSU has proven to be a place where students can get an exceptional...

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...

Strategic plan graphic

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...

J Cameron Thrash

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...

Student Government Initiatives

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...