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The LSU Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble performs near the Enchanted Forest on LSU's campus on Feb. 16, 2016. 

Renowned tuba, euphonium musicians to visit LSU School of Music

By Abbi Rocha August 29, 2016

The LSU School of Music Tuba-Euphonium Studio is welcoming three guest musicians to teach master classes and lessons and perform recitals for students this fall. The three guests include world famous Norwegian...

Nancy Rabalais

Marine ecologist joins College of Coast and Environment

By Katie Gagliano August 28, 2016

Marine ecologist Nancy Rabalais has been named the Shell Oil Endowed Chair in Oceanography and Wetland Studies for the College of the Coast and Environment. Rabalais is nationally recognized for her research...

An open sign in Tigerland on Aug. 28, 2016 as businesses begin to bounce back from the recent curfew restrictions.

Local businesses, bars feel the effects of Baton Rouge curfew

By Natalie Anderson August 28, 2016

University students’ anticipated return to Tigerland bars and Highland Road restaurants was delayed after a parish-wide curfew stalled area nightlife activity in the days leading up to the start...

Library Freezer

Physical damage to student services limited, though many staff members affected

By CJ Carver August 28, 2016

The University was not untouched by the historic flood that ravaged South Louisiana earlier this month. Though campus did not sustain much physical harm, many University employees and students were affected. While...

Dalrymple Building

Rundown buildings may soon get an upgrade

By Emily Brauner. Manship News Service August 25, 2016

One campus building that was constructed 116 years ago and hasn’t seen a renovation in more than half a century may soon get an upgrade, along with scores of other eyesores on campuses across the...

Civil and environmental engineering assistant professor Aly-Mousaad Aly provides insight on the reconstruction of buildings and housing after the recent flooding.

Louisiana’s annual rainfall ahead of schedule after record flooding, per University experts

By Allison Bruhl August 25, 2016

In terms of rainfall, Louisiana is far ahead of schedule, according to two University experts. Geography professor Barry Keim directs the state’s archive for weather and climate information at the...

Thomas Galligan Jr. was named the dean of LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center Thursday, Feb. 4.

Thomas Galligan rejoins Law Center as the new dean

By Lauren Heffker August 25, 2016

LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center students, faculty and administration are welcoming back one of their own this fall with new Dean Thomas Galligan Jr. Galligan began his tenure July 1 after accepting the Law...

Board of Regents advancing Elevate Louisiana initiative

By Katie Gagliano August 24, 2016

The Louisiana Board of Regents released financial health scores for state universities Wednesday in conjunction with its Elevate Louisiana! initiative. The University’s main campus received a composite...

LSU student government president Zack Faircloth poses on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at the Union.

LSU SG president elected to represent students on Board of Supervisors

By Katie Gagliano August 24, 2016

On June 24, LSU Student Government president Zack Faircloth attended his first meeting as the University system’s student representative to the LSU Board of Supervisors. During that first meeting,...

Flooding near Campus Drive makes its way into the streets on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, around LSU campus.

BRAF establishes LSU Employee Assistance Fund

By William Taylor Potter August 23, 2016

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation established the LSU Employee Assistance Fund at the request of LSU President F. King Alexander, according to a news release from University Relations. The fund was created...

LSU Assistant Professor of Voice, Brandon Hendrickson, poses for portrait on Tuesday Aug. 23, 2016, on LSU campus.

New professor “born and bred for music education”

By CJ Carver August 23, 2016

This fall semester, the LSU School of Music welcomes its new assistant professor of voice, Brandon Hendrickson. After instructing for six years at the University of South Dakota, Hendrickson, a University...

New members run down sorority row to their selected sorority house on Saturday, Aug. 22. 2015 during Bid Day.

Sorority recruitment begins Wednesday, potential new members to rush at night

By Natalie Anderson August 23, 2016

This year, incoming University students who hope to join a fraternity or sorority will have to participate in evening recruitment activities during times they might have reserved for getting acquainted...