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'A life-altering storm': Gov. John Bel Edwards warns public of Hurricane Ida

‘A life-altering storm’: Gov. John Bel Edwards warns public of Hurricane Ida

By Lara Nicholson August 27, 2021

Gov. John Bel Edwards stressed to Louisiana residents to prepare for a possible Category 4 storm during a press conference Friday afternoon as Hurricane Ida barreled toward Louisiana's coastline at a rapid...

LSU computer science professor Supratik Mukhopadhyay stands next to DGX A 100 and DGX 1 machines Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

LSU research team uses artificial intelligence to develop potential COVID-19 treatment

By Domenic Purdy August 27, 2021

A team of LSU scientists and computer science students helped develop a new treatment that could ease symptoms and shorten the duration of the COVID-19 virus in people, especially the vaccinated.The treatment,...

An LSU student walks through in front of Coates Hall on Mar. 3, 2021 in LSU’s Quad.

Student Government leaders hope to keep the college experience alive this fall

By Henry Weldon August 26, 2021

With LSU’s first home game just weeks away but COVID surging throughout the state, some students are questioning whether they’ll have a normal semester where they can enjoy the true college...

VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy addresses audience at his swearing in ceremony at VA Central Office with VA Secretary Denis McDonough looking on. 

The new deputy secretary of Veterans Affairs is a former Army captain, New Orleans native and LSU alumnus

By Josh Archote August 26, 2021

When New Orleans native Donald Remy returned to his hometown in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he assisted in efforts that led to the rebuilding of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which was damaged...

A decorative wood installation adorns the walls and ceiling on Aug. 23, 2021, of Azalea Hall on South Campus Drive.

LSU’s Greenhouse District: Everything you need to know about the new residence halls

By Kevin Doucette August 26, 2021

East campus looks a little different this semester, thanks to the newly constructed Azalea and Camellia Halls in what Residential Life calls the Greenhouse District. Marking the university’s largest...

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine vials sit in a Denver pharmacy on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

Here’s how LSU plans to implement new vaccine mandate following FDA approval

By Madelyn Cutrone August 26, 2021

It took LSU less than 24 hours to implement a vaccine mandate for all its campuses after the Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer vaccine, declaring it “safe and effective.” This...

LSU Student Union's glass facade shines at night on LSU's Campus, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.

‘Don’t do LSU alone’: Interim Provost Matt Lee shares advice for incoming LSU students

By Maddie Scott August 25, 2021

With over 7,000 incoming students, the university admitted its largest freshman class this semester. Interim Executive Vice President & Provost of Academic Affairs Matthew Lee says his...

South Hall sits in the Residential College Complex on LSU's Campus on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

North, South and West Hall residents must be tested by Thursday

By Reveille Staff Report August 25, 2021

LSU sent out emails to students in North, South and West Halls Wednesday afternoon requiring all residents to be tested by Thursday evening.  "Based on recommendations from State and Federal health...

Louisiana's increasing urbanization matches national trends of declining rural communities and growth in cities and metropolitan areas. 

2020 Census: Louisiana becoming less rural, more diverse

By Josh Archote August 25, 2021

Louisiana became less rural and more diverse in the past 10 years, new U.S. Census data shows. The small amount of population growth Louisiana experienced was focused in the southern half of the state...

Several people sit in the observation area on Mar. 14, 2021 after receiving their COVID-19 vaccine at Tiger Stadium.

Here’s where you can get vaccinated on campus, and why experts say you should

By Henry Weldon August 24, 2021

Students who still need to get their COVID shots following LSU’s vaccine mandate announcement are in luck. The university is providing several convenient on-campus locations for students to stop...

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LSU mandates COVID-19 vaccine for students, faculty and staff members

By Reveille Staff Report August 24, 2021

LSU mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for students, faculty and staff members Tuesday following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of the Pfizer shot.  Unvaccinated students will...

William Tate IV speaks during the interview process in LSU's presidential search on May 6, 2021. Tate was named president of LSU on May 7, 2021. Courtesy Katherine Seghers, LSU.

President Tate, Baton Rouge education leaders discuss STEM education and systemic education issues

By Kevin Doucette August 23, 2021

LSU President William Tate spoke about the importance of STEM education, evolving Baton Rouge into a technological and biomedical hub, and the systemic challenges facing Black men in education at a panel...