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LSU to allow graduates to walk across stage in spring commencement ceremonies

By Reveille Staff Report March 17, 2021

The University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for 2021 graduates, March LSU Online graduates and all 2020 graduates, Interim President Thomas Galligan and Provost Stacia Haynie announced in...

Thomas C. Galligan Jr., LSU Interim President, speaks to the reporters about the Title IX review findings on Friday, Mar. 5, 2021 at Lod Cook Alumni Center on 3838 W Lakeshore Dr.

LSU accountability administrator gave Title IX offenders light punishments, USA Today reports

By Reveille Staff Report March 17, 2021

An LSU employee tasked with punishing students accused of sexual assault and rape at LSU allegedly dole out the "lowest possible sanctions," USA Today reported Wednesday. Jonathan Sanders, LSU Associate...

Plaintiffs' lawyers and supporters hold rainbow flags and a banner that reads: "Unconstitutional judgment" outside Sapporo District Court after a court rule, in Sapporo, northern Japan, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. The court ruled the government's ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, recognizing the rights of same-sex couples for the first time in the only Group of Seven country that doesn't acknowledge their legal partnership. (Yohei Fukai/Kyodo News via AP)

Court says Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional

By MARI YAMAGUCHI March 17, 2021

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court ruled Wednesday the government’s ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, recognizing the rights of same-sex couples for the first time in the only Group...

LSU President F. King Alexander speaks to the Baton Rouge Press Club in the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.

Former LSU President facing potential discipline at Oregon State after Husch Blackwell report

By Reveille Staff Report March 16, 2021

Former LSU President F. King Alexander is facing potential disciplinary action this week in his role as Oregon State University president after the Husch Blackwell investigation detailed how he handled...

People enter the senate room shortly before the Title IX hearing on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Louisiana State Capitol on North Third Street.

LSU releases disputed records in aftermath of Title IX hearing

By Madelyn Cutrone March 16, 2021

In the days following the senate committee hearing where LSU sexual assault survivors voiced their stories, the legislature pressured LSU administration to take action. In Samantha Brennan’s case,...

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

‘It’s the right next step’: Students weigh in on LSU considering female presidential candidates

By Madelyn Cutrone March 15, 2021

In LSU’s 161-year history, the University’s presidential position has never been held by a woman. As the search for a new president is ongoing, the University’s female students seem to...

A.B Crochet sits at his stand Original Wood Relief Paintings Saturday, Mar. 6, 2021 at the Red Stick Farmers Market on 501 Main St in Baton Rouge.

Local farmers market connects BR community members

By Amber Buettner March 15, 2021

The Red Stick Farmers Market is a staple in the Baton Rouge community and supports local farmers and artisans as well as the people who shop at the market. Darlene Adams Rowland has taken over as executive...

Dr. Chenglong You works with a quantum simulator on Mar. 11, 2021 in a Nicholson Hall basement lab.

LSU researchers are building a one-of-a-kind quantum device to increase solar cell efficiency

By Josh Archote March 15, 2021

LSU researchers are building a quantum simulator to study how light interacts with different materials in solar cells to increase their efficiency.  LSU Physics professor Omar Magana-Loaiza and postdoctoral...

Limited edition of James Baldwin's final novel "Just Above My Head", one of only 500 copies. A copy of the program for Baldwin's funeral in 1987 included inside the book. 

Hill Memorial Library adds African American literature to its collection

By Henry Weldon March 15, 2021

New arrivals of African American literature were added to the special collections at Hill Memorial Library. The library has a rare book collection that features prominent authors and writers from a variety...

Edmund Kirby Smith Hall sits Wednesday, June 17, 2020 on LSU's campus.

Kirby Smith Hall to retire after semester, two new halls to open in fall

By Henry Weldon March 14, 2021

Anyone who has ever visited LSU’s campus has likely seen the monstrous building known as Edmund Kirby Smith Hall. The 13-story building has been providing housing to students since it was built in...

The State Capitol building sits on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 in Downtown Baton Rouge.

Rent-stress in Baton Rouge: LSU professor receives grant to make housing more energy-efficient and affordable

By Josh Archote March 14, 2021

LSU industrial engineering professor Isabelina Nahmens received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop modular construction techniques to make housing more energy-efficient and affordable. Nahmens...

Former LSU student Samantha Brennan listens to Title IX hearing on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Louisiana State Capitol on North Third Street.

Sexual assault victims, members of LSU community testify at Capitol Wednesday

By Madelyn Cutrone March 11, 2021

Louisiana legislators heard testimonies from sexual assault survivors and concerned LSU community members in a hearing Wednesday which was convened to examine how Louisiana’s public colleges and...