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Board of Supervisors member supports Jindal’s prayer rally

By Carrie Grace Henderson January 14, 2015

While criticism continues to surface over Gov. Bobby Jindal’s prayer rally to be held on the University’s campus, one Board of Supervisors member remains supportive. Rolfe McCollister was appointed...

LSU President and Chancellor F. King Alexander joins leaders from the state's higher education systems to discuss funding for higher education in Baton Rouge Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at The E. J. Ourso College of Business

LSU could face unforeseen budget cuts next fiscal year

By William Taylor Potter January 13, 2015

Gov. Bobby Jindal warned Louisiana’s public colleges and universities that their funding for the next fiscal year could be cut by $200 to $300 million, University officials said. Louisiana higher...

Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks at the breaking ground ceremony for the renovations for Patrick F Talyor on November 17, 2014.

Campus community plans to protest Jindal’s prayer rally

January 13, 2015

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s Jan. 24 prayer rally, “The Response,” will face protests from several on-campus and local organizations. Protesters are citing issues with the rally’s sponsoring...

Louisiana Board of Regents chair W. Clinton “Bubba” Rasberry, Jr. leads the discussion Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at a meeting in the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.

Campus sexual assault legislation moves forward

By Carrie Grace Henderson January 13, 2015

Campus climate surveys and law enforcement training are two priority points for a sexual assault working group aimed to improve how college campuses handle sexual assault. Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-La., said...

The French House was built in 1935 and houses LSU's Honors College.

Honors College receives $12 million endowment

January 13, 2015

While students were taking their fall semester finals, the LSU Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College received a Christmas gift of record-breaking proportions. University alumnus Roger Houston Ogden donated...

Louisiana Board of Regents Chairman W. Clinton Rasberry discusses a motion on Feb. 25, 2013, at a meeting in the Pennington Biomedical Research Conference Center.

Louisiana Board of Regents approves University nutrition center

January 12, 2015

The Louisiana Board of Regents installed three members to officer positions and seven members to the Executive Committee Monday, before swearing in four newly-appointed board members.During the monthly...

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks at the 2014 Values Voter Summit in Washington, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Faculty Senate speaks out against Jindal’s prayer rally

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez December 20, 2014

Plans for Gov. Bobby Jindal’s upcoming prayer rally are drawing criticism from the LSU Faculty Senate. When students and faculty come back from winter break Jindal will host “The Response,”...

Students sit on a shaded bench between classes Monday, August 25, 2014 in the Quad.

Study shows TOPS free college tuition aid goes mostly to white students

By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press December 11, 2014

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Awards from Louisiana's free college tuition program known as TOPS have gone disproportionately to white students over the past decade, and on average to students from wealthier...

An aerial view of LSU's campus.

LSU to receive accreditation

December 7, 2014

The University awaits an early Christmas present on Tuesday — a stamp of approval from its accrediting body affirming its qualification to grant degrees. A panel of members Southern Association of...

An elevator in Allen Hall sits unlevel with the ground floor. The elevator will be moved to another part of the building during Allen Hall's renovations. 

LSU infrastructure falls behind in repairs, lacks funding

By Deanna Narveson December 3, 2014

A quarter of the value of the University’s buildings, land and infrastructure is reaching the end of its life cycle, said Tony Lombardo, executive director of the Office of Facility Services. Lombardo...

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Retention rate unmoved by long holiday breaks

By Kaci Cazenave December 2, 2014

The summer sun and month-long winter holiday celebrations are not keeping students from returning to the University in following semesters. Data by the Office of Budget and Planning show the University...

For small businesses, money could be scarce if the minimum wage increases $7.25 an hour.

Dean salaries not determined by enrollment numbers

By Deanna Narveson November 23, 2014

Higher education is ruled by supply and demand like the marketplace. Salaries at the University are determined by what other schools are paying and how difficult it is to find a faculty member or potential...