WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama called Thursday for the country to move swiftly to a system of high-speed rail travel, saying it will relieve congestion, help clean the air and save on energy. Appearing...

The rhythmic drumming of a Capoeira group, a dance and song native to Brazil, energized the atmosphere of the "We Can Progress Together!" event held Thursday by the newly formed Latin American Student...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A mystery is unfolding in the world of college fundraising: During the past few weeks, at least nine universities have received gifts totaling more than $45 million, and the...

Each chancellor of the LSU System's 11 institutions proposed a campus-by-campus budget reduction plan at today's Board of Supervisors meeting. Chancellor Michael Martin said he plans to protect the academic...

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Shreveport lawmaker is wrapping up his second annual walk to the state Capitol. Rep. Patrick Williams was expected to complete his 226-mile trek to Baton Rouge Thursday. Williams,...

Last season, the LSU gymnastics team advanced to the Super Six meet for the first time in school history.Today the Tigers will attempt to become the first LSU team to make back-to-back appearances.LSU...

The LSU College of Engineering will induct two new members into its Hall of Distinction in the LSU Faculty Club on April 16 at 7 p.m. Jack R. Hopper, who received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from...

A group of nearly a dozen safari-clad people stood at top of the Indian Mounds on Wednesday searching to explain a previously discovered, unexplained phenomenon.The University's two Indian Mounds provide...

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Astrid Merget told faculty members in an e-mail sent Thursday afternoon the administration is accepting nominations for a "transition task force" to help address issues...

The looming budget cuts will dominate discussion at today's LSU Board of Supervisors meeting.The LSU System's 11 institutions will together face more than $102 million in budget cuts for the fiscal year...

The grand opening of the LSU SportShop next to Mike's Habitat will have its grand opening  Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  and will feature giveaways, face painting and balloon artists, according...

Hosted by TOMS shoes, people from throughout the country are scheduled to spend today barefooted to raise awareness of children in need. Titled "One Day Without Shoes," members of the University community...