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William F. Tate IV at press conference May 7, 2021 after being selected as LSU's new president.

New LSU leader will get $725K salary, plus other allowances

By Associated Press June 22, 2021

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The new president of the Louisiana State University System will be paid a $725,000 annual salary under the terms of his five-year employment agreement. With applause and little...

Dr. Sabrina Taylor releases a barred owl named Thoth.

University researchers study barred owls and the effects of the species on the Baton Rouge community

By Caden Lim June 20, 2021

Barred owls are one of the most common species of owl found in Louisiana, and researchers from the university have been looking into how the distinctively vocal birds affect the Baton Rouge community. Associate...

LSU Board of Supervisors meets at LSU of Alexandria on June 18

LSU Board of Supervisors passes resolution urging LDH to add COVID-19 vaccine to required shot list

By Caden Lim June 19, 2021

The LSU Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 Friday on a resolution urging the Louisiana Department of Health to add the approved COVID-19 vaccines to its schedule of required immunizations to attend Louisiana...

Troy H. Middleton Library—the first subject of building renaming efforts, now named LSU Library—on June 17, 2020, on LSU's campus.

A year ago today, LSU removed Troy H. Middleton’s name from campus library

By Nick Frewin June 19, 2021

A year ago today, the LSU Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to remove Troy H. Middleton’s name from the university library, now known as LSU library. Middleton was a former LSU president...

Don Robin stands on a concrete block as the water rises in eastern St. Bernard Parish, La., as Hurricane Sally heads toward the Gulf Coast on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Robin was making sure one of his oyster boats was safely secured. 

Tropical system to bring heavy rain, flooding to Gulf Coast

By Associated Press June 18, 2021

MIAMI (AP) — Officials ordered a floodgate and locks system closed in southeast Louisiana and readied sandbags in Mississippi and Alabama as a broad, disorganized tropical weather system began spinning...

The bell tower clock stands tall Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from the top of the Barnes & Noble at LSU parking garage on E Campus Drive.

LSU Shreveport whistleblower files lawsuit against medical school

By Caden Lim June 17, 2021

A former employee at the LSU medical school in Shreveport, who filed federal complaints against the chancellor of the medical school, filed a lawsuit Wednesday in state district court claiming her job...

Ice covers trees Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 during the winter weather mix outside of Tiger Stadium on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

Report: LSU athletics administrators conducted business while suspended for Title IX violations

By Reveille Staff Report June 16, 2021

Two LSU athletics administrators conducted business using their university-issued email accounts while on suspension for their roles in mishandling sexual assault and domestic violence complaints...

Troy H. Middleton Library—the first subject of building renaming efforts, now named LSU Library—on June 17, 2020, on LSU's campus.

Family of Troy Middleton files lawsuit against LSU to return military collection

By Caden Lim June 15, 2021

The family of former LSU leader Troy Middleton filed a lawsuit Monday against LSU requesting money for being labeled as a racist and seeking the return of his military collection, which is currently displayed...

Azaela Hall, which will open for the Fall 2021 semester. 

Here’s how LSU plans to spend millions in project funds this year

By Madelyn Cutrone June 13, 2021

Between the average of $20 million in government funds designated by the Louisiana legislature and the additional budget allotted by the University, LSU's campus is constantly under renovation. But where...

Herman Kelly, his wife and participants pose at "Swim for Life"

‘I want to help people’: LSU instructor uses passion for swimming to fund-raise for cancer patients

By Caden Lim June 12, 2021

 It’s often overlooked how much can be accomplished when a community comes together. African-American studies adjunct instructor Herman Kelly raised over $5,800  May 7 for the Hematology...

07/14/2015 Kappa Sigma

Kappa Sigma to remain at LSU despite hazing allegations after striking settlement with university

By Reveille Staff Report June 7, 2021

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story said that the settlement dropped Kappa Sigma's hazing charges, when in fact, an April administrative hearing found the chapter not responsible for those...

Courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Here’s how Wildlife & Fisheries is figuring out if more piranhas are in the LSU lakes

By Madelyn Cutrone June 7, 2021

A local fisherman catching a red piranha in the LSU lakes last week made national news, and Louisiana's Department of Wildlife & Fisheries is still investigating the situation. LDWF said they believed...