The University’s campus boasts many beautiful and historic features, but the Southern Live Oak trees have a rich history behind their beauty.
The live oaks are viewed as a symbol of...
After the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, one University alumna is hard at work saving those who cannot save themselves.Jenny Teed is the director of shelter operation at the Virginia Beach...
By Dena Winegeart | @DenaWinegeart
• September 8, 2017
Much of Baton Rouge’s relationship with the energy sector is due, in part, to its close proximity to many of the 19 oil refineries in the state. As this industry continues to be a part of Louisiana’s...
By Natalie Anderson | @natalie_mechell
• 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...
The University announced the cancellation of Wednesday classes for students late Tuesday night in anticipation of inclement weather from Tropical Storm Harvey.
“I was [surprised classes were cancelled],...
By Natalie Anderson | @natalie_mechell
• August 30, 2017
Gov. John Bel Edwards encouraged Louisiana citizens to “be vigilant” during the uncertainty of Tropical Storm Harvey during a press briefing Aug. 30.
He said the southwest region of the state...
By Hailey Auglair | @haileyauglair1
• 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...
By Taylor Delpidio | @TD_Reveille
• April 18, 2017
Spring cleaning is in full effect, and in that spirit, the University is hosting its 7th annual Spring Greening Day and Sustainability Expo on April 20. From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., students, faculty and...
Once again, the University is being recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability efforts. On March 22, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality notified the University it will be recognized...
By Natalie Anderson | @natalie_mechell
• March 23, 2017
Michael Polito, assistant professor in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, was one researcher among many with expertise in coastal marshes who collaborated on a project looking at the...
By Dena Winegeart | @denawinegeart
• February 20, 2017
Along the Mississippi River lies St. James, Louisiana, a town no bigger than 10 miles, where 877 residents live among two methanol plants. Methanol, or methyl alcohol, emissions could contribute to poorer...
By Taylor Delpidio | @TD_Reveille
• January 13, 2017
The Office of Facility Services partnered with BigBelly last January to install 40 solar-powered trash compactors around campus to save money and promote the recycling program. In the year since, the program...
