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A view of Tiger Stadium stands tall on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, on LSU's campus. 

Phase 3 regulations won’t effect LSU campus operations, Division of Strategic Communications says

By Reveille Staff Report September 10, 2020

The LSU Division of Strategic Communications addressed Louisiana's transition to Phase 3 in a broadcast email Thursday.  Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday during a press conference that Louisiana...

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LSU offers new contactless metered parking

By Madelyn Cutrone September 10, 2020

LSU implemented a new parking service across campus that allows users to pay for parking spots through an app and extend the meter’s time remotely. In early 2020, LSU began discussions on renovating...

David Stamps conducted research on how Black communities in Baton Rouge are impacted by COVID-19. 

LSU professor researches the impact of COVID-19 on Black communities

By Marykelly Munster|@mkokayokay September 10, 2020

An LSU professor is conducting research on how Black communities in Baton Rouge are impacted by COVID-19. David Stamps, an assistant professor in strategic communication and mass media, collected data...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards holds up his own mask, taken off while he was speaking, to remind Louisiana residents that a highly effective thing within their power to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to simply wear a mask, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at a press conference update on the state's COVID-19 situation at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Baton Rouge, La. 

Louisiana to enter Phase 3 Friday with mask mandate, LSU policies to remain the same

By Reveille Staff Report September 10, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday during a press conference that Louisiana will enter Phase 3 of COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, according to The Advocate. "The data is positive enough that we...

Pictured from left to right: LSU's Interim President, Tom Galligan listens to a question while LSU's Vice President for Strategic Communications, Jim Sabourin observes on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 in an interview with Galligan in his office at the University Administration building on LSU's campus.

COVID-19 cases are rising; Interim President Galligan says LSU will continue ‘embracing’ regulations

By Caitie Zeilman September 10, 2020

LSU Interim President Galligan said he is confident in the University’s ability to operate safely in the midst of COVID-19 despite the challenges that lie ahead in an interview with the Reveille. Coronavirus...

LSU themed masks pictured Thursday, September 3, 2020 alongside empty solo cups while discussions about off campus parties continue.

Party Penalty: What is LSU doing to stop students from partying during the pandemic?

By Caitie Zeilman September 9, 2020

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise within the LSU community, some partygoers continue to disregard social distancing guidelines.  The University is aware of several reports...

Students exercise in a GroupX class at the UREC. 

LSU UREC resumes group classes with new COVID-19 precautions

By Amber Buettner September 8, 2020

The UREC has resumed GroupX classes with new regulations in place for social distancing. Biology junior Audrey Manning went to GroupX classes every week last semester and hopes to continue her exercise...

Zhi-Qiang Deng, a civil and environmental engineering professor, proposes the use of NASA satellite imaging to create a better forecasting system for outbreaks of norovirus and vibrio.

LSU engineering professor awarded $1.5 million grant for oyster research

By Jacob Lofton September 7, 2020

An LSU professor has been awarded a $750,000 grant from NASA and a matched $750,000 grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents for research to develop a way to forecast norovirus and vibrio vulnificus outbreaks...

Chemistry graduate student Xin Zhou conducts lab work Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 for Professor Semin Lee's NSF research grant in the Chemistry and Materials Building on Highland rd.

LSU chemistry professor receives research grant from National Science Foundation

By Josh Archote @JArchote September 6, 2020

Assistant Professor Semin Lee and his research team received a three-year research grant from the National Science Foundation to explore better catalysts for alkyne metathesis and virtual reality teaching...

Kinesiology freshman Faith Jackson displays sign during "March On LSU" demonstration on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at the Parade Ground on LSU's campus. 

Students support Black Lives Matter movement through march on LSU

By Marykelly Munster|@mkokayokay September 6, 2020

A group of students gathered Saturday at the Parade Grounds to march in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.Students of all backgrounds held signs and chanted as they walked a circuit around central...

The Student Health Center sits on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 on Infirmary Drive at LSU.

LSU Student Health Center offers free therapy appointments via Zoom

By Josh Archote @JArchote September 4, 2020

LSU’s Student Health Center is open for students to schedule free Zoom appointments with a therapist.  Dr. John Otzenberger, a clinical psychologist and director of mental health at the Student...

A house is left destroyed by a nearby tree on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, after Hurricane Laura swept through Lake Charles, LA.

LSU students struggle to resume coursework after Hurricane Laura

By Joanna Clark September 4, 2020

When Hurricane Laura swept through Louisiana last week, the University canceled classes to prepare for the storm and allow students to evacuate with their families.  For pre-med freshman Holli...