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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...

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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...

Manship School of Mass Communication Dean Jerry Ceppos plans to increase his research efforts and push students toward the digital revolution during the new year.

Jerry Ceppos to step down as Dean of Manship School

By Evan Saacks August 18, 2017

UPDATE: LSU Provost Richard Koubek spoke glowingly of Ceppos' tenure as dean. "Under Dean Ceppos' leadership, the Manship School embraced the era of social media, technology and the changing landscape...

Bryan Benchoff named new LSU Foundation CEO and president

Bryan Benchoff named new LSU Foundation CEO and president

By Lauren Heffker April 17, 2017

Bryan Benchoff was named the new president and CEO of the LSU Foundation and the vice president of institutional advancement, according to a news release.  Benchoff will start July 17. He comes to...

LSU receives $1.5 million Department of Energy grant

By Chris Clarke February 11, 2017

Last December, the University was selected to receive a grant of $1.5 million by the U.S. Department of Energy by joining 27 other schools as a part of the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) program. Industrial...

LSU recently selected Judy Wornat as the new dean of the College of Engineering.

New engineering dean discusses new initiatives

By Chris Clarke February 1, 2017

The LSU College of Engineering announced the selection of Judy Wornat as the new permanent dean of the college on Jan. 24, continuing her tenure as the interim dean which began in July of 2015. “We...

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Donna Ryan named Pennington Biomedical Research Center interim executive director

By William Taylor Potter January 26, 2017

Donna Ryan, a world-renowned obesity researcher and professor emerita, was named the interim executive director for the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The current executive director, William Cefalu,...

Patrick F. Taylor Hall recieving its renovations on Sept. 9, 2016 as construction goes on inside and outside of the complex.

LSU College of Engineering names new dean

By William Taylor Potter January 24, 2017

The University appointed Judy Wornat as dean of the College of Engineering, according to a news release sent the morning of Jan. 24. “We are pleased to name Dr. Judy Wornat as dean of the LSU College...

LSU Vice Provost for Diversity Dereck Rovaris gives a welcoming message on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, during the 26th Annual Harambee at the LSU Student Union Theater.

Dereck Rovaris talks diversity plans for new year

By Dena Winegeart January 12, 2017

Despite 2016 being riddled with controversy, particularly regarding diversity issues, Vice Provost for Diversity Dereck Rovaris reflected on 2016 and previewed 2017 with optimism for new events and resources...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks with reporters about his budget cut proposal for the upcoming fiscal year after speaking to the House Appropriations Committee, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. Edwards is proposing to close a $750 million budget shortfall with cuts to the TOPS free college tuition program, safety net hospitals for the poor and public schools. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

UNO announces full TOPS coverage for spring semester; LSU students will still shoulder shortfall

By Lauren Heffker November 21, 2016

On Nov. 15, The University of New Orleans announced it would fully cover TOPS for its students in the spring, while LSU still plans to charge its TOPS-eligible students roughly 60 percent of the cost of...

LSU to offer new scholarships in hopes of counteracting declining enrollment

LSU to offer new scholarships in hopes of counteracting declining enrollment

By Katie Gagliano October 31, 2016

The University hopes to increase enrollment and student-generated revenue with new freshmen and transfer scholarships beginning fall 2017. On Oct. 21, the LSU Board of Supervisors approved a request for...

University faculty members participate in SEC academic fellowship

University faculty members participate in SEC academic fellowship

By Lauren Heffker October 24, 2016

Four University faculty members were recently selected to participate in the SEC Academic Leadership Development Program, an initiative to advance faculty as academic leaders among Southeastern Conference...