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Rising river levels cause flooding in School of Veterinary Medicine building

By Lara Nicholson June 19, 2019

The routine starts the same each rainy day before work: LSU veterinarians drive to work as it rains cats and dogs, they circle their parking lot looking for spots before settling for the visitor lot and...

Flash floods occurred across Baton Rouge Thursday, flooding buildings, homes and streets both on and off campus. A National Weather Service flood warning said it is forecasted that the Mississippi River will rise close to 44 feet by June 17. At this level, parts of campus near the veterinary medicine building and stadium are likely to flood. 

Campus stays open June 6 despite severe flash flooding

By Lara Nicholson June 11, 2019

Students taking summer classes drove to campus Thursday in t-shirts and shorts, not realizing  they would need a pirogue and a bathing suit to make it home. Flash floods occurred across Baton Rouge...

Dr. Gaby González, a 2017 TEDxLSU speaker, rehearses Friday, March 10, 2017 for Saturday's event. 

Gabriela González receives Boyd Professorship, SEC Teacher of the Year Award

By Lynne Bunch June 10, 2019

When Argentina native Gabriela González entered her college career, she immersed herself into the ever-expanding universe of physics and astronomy. Now, after decades of work and research, she received...

LSU Memorial Tower stands tall on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 on LSU campus.

22 LSU ambassadors fired for ‘inappropriate behavior’

By Staff Reports June 7, 2019

Twenty-two LSU ambassadors were removed for inappropriate behavior after an incident involving alcohol, according to LSU spokesman Ernie Ballard. LSU Police investigated after receiving a report about...

The National Quantum Initiative Act passed on Dec. 13, 2018. and signed into law on Dec. 21, 2018. The law gives the U.S. a plan for advancing quantum technology, particularly quantum computing. 

LSU one of 20 groups to discuss quantum research with government officials

By Lara Nicholson June 6, 2019

Quantum information science applies the principles of quantum physics- the physics of atoms and subatomic particles- to real-world situations in communication, computing and sensing. According...

Baton Rouge attorney and LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center alumnus Jacob Irving helped create recent medical marijuana legislation. Irving was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegia at birth.

LSU Law Center alumnus helps expand access to medical marijuana through legislation

By Lia Salime June 6, 2019

Politicians who oppose the legalization of marijuana often cite their fear of moral decline or the “gateway” to harder drugs. However, one LSU alumnus has worked to show the state of Louisiana...

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house sits on West Lakeshore Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity suspended until May 2023

By Staff Reports May 21, 2019

LSU's chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has been suspended until May 2023, according to LSU Director of Media Relations Ernie Ballard, following a University investigation.  After a May 13 meeting...

LSU president F.King Alexander speaks at the Student government inauguration ceremony that took place at the Law school on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

LSU President F. King Alexander to move into University-owned building and sell private home

By Staff Reports May 13, 2019

LSU President F. King Alexander is selling his private home in preparation for a move to a University-owned building closer to campus, according to LSU Director of Media Relations Ernie Ballard. Ballard...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

LSUPD: Robbery reported on Forestry Lane

By Staff Reports April 28, 2019

The LSU Emergency Messaging System reported a simple robbery on Forestry Lane in a message sent at 10:10 p.m. The message also said to use caution in the area, and LSUPD is on scene.  This story will...

Ava Leavell Haymon and Cordell Haymon in a headshot.

LSU alumni donate $1.2 million to establish endowed music therapy chair

By Lara Nicholson April 26, 2019

Music therapy is the use of creating, singing, moving to and/or listening to music in order to address individualized physical, cognitive, social and psychological needs. It is often used to help people...

LSU service break volunteers volunteer at the Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida.

LSU students spend spring break doing service

By Anna Jones April 26, 2019

Spring break proved to be no vacation for some University students, including biology freshman Brianna Rogers and kinesiology junior Wilani Porter, who traded in a week at the beach for an opportunity...

Kinesiology Senior Abby Caffey stands by her research presentation at LSU Discover Day on April 9th.

LSU undergraduate receives Discover grant to research concussion effects

By Raymond Constantino April 25, 2019

Concussions are often thought of as a temporary condition that increases the possibility of certain ailments much later in life. But new research led by a University student and faculty adviser indicates...