administration

Leaders travel to D.C. for LSU Day

By Deanna Narveson • February 5, 2014

LSU President F. King Alexander and the chancellors of other LSU system schools traveled to Washington, D.C., for an Alexander-led initiative called LSU Day this week. Alexander and the chancellors intended...

Make up class schedule announced

By Staff Reports • February 5, 2014

The University announced the addition of three Saturday classes to the spring 2014 schedule to make up for days missed because of snowy weather earlier in the semester. Feb. 15 will be used to make up...

Board of Supervisors approves new buildings

By James Richards • February 2, 2014

The LSU Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Friday to approve renovations to University buildings and schematic designs for a new residence hall. The Board also voted to establish the Leveraging Innovation...

Potential for new faculty grants helping bridge LSU to private sector

By Renee Barrow • January 30, 2014

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the possibility of creating a funding system for assisting with marketing faculty inventions at today’s meeting before examining the 2014-5 Governor’s...

University discussing make-up days

By James Richards • January 30, 2014

University administrators anticipate scheduling three Saturday classes to make up missed time for snow days earlier this week, University Media Relations director Ernie Ballard said. The University is...

E. J. Ourso College of Business’ MBA program ranked No.1 for college affordability

By Levi Bankston • January 29, 2014

The Flores Master of Business Administration full-time program at the E. J. Ourso College of Business was ranked No.1 in the nation for best financial value after graduation by U.S. News and World Reports. According...

Group donates $1 million to College of Engineering

By Panya Kroun • January 29, 2014

The University College of Engineering will continue its efforts to expand its construction management program with the help of a $1 million donation from Baton Rouge’s MMR Group. The MMR Group is...

Campus leaders react to Jindal’s budget proposal

By James Richards • January 26, 2014

Gov. Bobby Jindal introduced his Executive Budget proposal Friday after announcing his administration’s support for higher education at a news conference held at the University last Wednesday. T...

Jindal announces funding increase for higher education

By James Richards • January 21, 2014

Gov. Bobby Jindal announced a $141.5 million proposed increase in higher education funding from state general funds Tuesday, standing alongside state legislators and leaders in the state’s higher...

Howard announced as LSU Alexandria chancellor

By Deanna Narveson • January 17, 2014

Daniel Howard has been selected as the next chancellor of LSU Alexandria today by LSU President F. King Alexander announced that Howard is a tenured full professor at Arkansas State University and previously...

LSU unaffected by hiring freeze

By Quint Forgey • January 16, 2014

The University will not be affected by Governor Bobby Jindal’s state government hiring freeze, according to University director of external affairs Jason Droddy. “The executive order does not...

Alexander visits D.C., Wisconsin

By Deanna Narveson • January 16, 2014

LSU President F. King Alexander left Baton Rouge Wednesday to attend the White House summit hosted by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday as one of 100 college and university...