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LSU students travel across the Quad on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Louisiana State University.

LSU announces Phase One of return to campus set to begin May 18

By Reveille Staff Report April 30, 2020

LSU Executive Vice President & CFO Dan Layzell said the University is planning a phased return to campus for employees starting May 18 and released "Phase One"in an email to LSU faculty and staff Thursday...

David F. Boyd Hall houses the LSU Graduate School on Nov. 21, 2016, at 114 West David Boyd Hall.

LSU to implement several new tuition payment options for fall 2020, waive late registration fee

By Reveille Staff Report April 29, 2020

LSU will offer three new payment plan options beginning next semester as part of its COVID-19 response. Students can choose one of these plans to pay their semester tuition and fees in several payments...

The LSU Memorial Tower stands Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge.

LSU hopes to begin ‘phased approach’ to returning to campus, Interim President Galligan said

By Katherine Manuel April 29, 2020

Interim President Tom Galligan said the University hopes to begin a "phased approach" to returning to campus starting around May 15 in an email sent to LSU faculty and staff Wednesday morning. Galligan's...

Reader's Choice Bracket- Round One

Reader’s choice: Select your favorite spring 2020 Reveille articles, round one ends at 3 p.m. on Apr. 30

By Reveille Staff Report April 28, 2020

Reveille reporters have worked hard this semester to keep the LSU community informed, especially after the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the spring semester. We hope you've enjoyed all the news, entertainment,...

Rep. Tanner Magee, R-Houma, criticized Gov. John Bel Edwards’ extension of the stay-at-home order through May 15 and said it would make it harder to work in a bipartisan manner.

LA House’s second-ranking Republican criticizes Gov. Edwards’ extension of stay-at-home order

By Maria Marsh and Hailey Auglair April 28, 2020

BATON ROUGE--The second-ranking Republican in the Louisiana House criticized Gov. John Bel Edwards Tuesday for extending his statewide stay-at-home order through May 15 instead of opening up parts of the...

LSU's Interim President, Tom Galligan sits in his office on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 during an interview at the University Administrations building on LSU's campus.

LSU Interim President Galligan: ‘We are absolutely planning on being open in the fall’

By Katherine Manuel April 27, 2020

LSU Interim President Tom Galligan spoke to the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday afternoon and discussed plans to reopen the University in the fall and how COVID-19 will affect football, financial aid, commencement...

Director of bands emeritus Frank Wickes will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree at the University’s spring 2019 commencement ceremony.

LSU Director of Bands Emeritus Frank Wickes dies, leaves legacy of excellence

By Reveille Staff Report April 27, 2020

LSU Director of Bands Emeritus Frank B. Wickes died this morning; he was 82-years-old. The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts and Department of Bands confirmed the news on Monday afternoon.Wickes...

The LSU Student Health Center on 56 Infirmary Drive, Baton Rouge on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

LSU experts weigh in on mental health amid stay-at-home order

By Marykelly Munster April 27, 2020

Social isolation prevents the spread of COVID-19, but it also prevents students from connecting with their community. A lack of social interaction combined with the interruption of  a normal schedule...

The LSU Law Center operates during normal business hours on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, on Highland Rd.

‘We’re a family’: LSU Law Center’s transition to online learning

By Katherine Manuel April 27, 2020

Paul M. Hebert Law Center Interim Dean Lee Ann Lockridge said that though courses look different online and some experiences were lost for law students, one of the most famous aspects of law school is...

LSU Students walk across the Quad on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Louisiana State University.

LSU freshman orientation moves online; virtual tours, scheduling help still available

By Jacob Mathews April 24, 2020

This story was reported in conjunction with Tiger TV.  Freshman orientation at LSU is being moved online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the dates and logistics still being worked out. Around 4,000...

FILE - In this July 20, 2018, file photo, then-interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, R-Baton Rouge, talks to reporters about his last-minute decision to run in the special election for secretary of state, in Baton Rouge, La. Ardoin said Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the state is restarting its stalled effort to replace its voting machines. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

LA Legislature committees approve plan to delay state presidential primary to July 11, limit expansion of absentee ballot use

By Matthew H. Schmitt April 22, 2020

BATON ROUGE--House and Senate committees on Wednesday approved an emergency plan that delays the state’s presidential primary until July 11 and limits efforts to expand the use of absentee ballots...

Mike the Tiger rests in his enclosure on Jan. 20, 2020 across from Tiger Stadium.

LSU sets up social distancing barriers around Mike the Tiger’s habitat

This story was reported in conjunction with Tiger TV.  Mike the Tiger’s habitat is a favorite visiting site among the Baton Rouge community, but due to recent events a barricade was placed around...