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David Dismukes worked with the Center for Energy Studies for 28 years, led research efforts at the center and completed the Louisiana 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which was utilized by the governor’s Climate Initiatives Task Force to analyze the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

Center of Energy Studies executive director announces retirement; interim director announced

By Gabby Jimenez January 9, 2023

David Dismukes, executive director and professor at the university’s Center for Energy Studies, will retire effective Jan. 13, the university announced Monday.  Dismukes, an LSU alumnus who...

A citrus tree sits fruitless Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, near Coates Hall on LSU's campus.

Pecan, figs and fruit: An LSU professor has been mapping every tree on campus for over a decade

By Maddie Scott January 6, 2023

Mechanical engineering senior Colin Raby was on his way to a meeting in the fall of 2021 when he noticed a fallen satsuma next to Coates Hall on LSU’s campus. Feeling peckish, he stopped to pick...

An LSU Facility Services vehicle parks in a handicapped parking spot in Baton Rouge, La.

‘It’s not being taken seriously’: Students frustrated by lack of handicapped parking around campus

By Gabby Jimenez January 4, 2023

Jaren St. Clair’s doctors told him he wouldn’t be able to walk long distances or climb stairs for some time following his two knee surgeries. The finance freshman secured a handicap tag for...

Students walk past by the Tower Drive crosswalk next to Free Speech Alley in Baton Rouge, La.

SG to implement creative crosswalk to improve pedestrian safety: ‘Cars can’t see the crosswalks’

By Gabby Jimenez December 22, 2022

Students are working to improve pedestrian safety by beautifying a frequently used crosswalk on campus. Recently graduated alumni Marshall Mills, Madelyn Cutrone, Charlie Stephens, Emma Chance and Amelia...

An LSU Police car sits parked on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, outside of the LSU Police Station on South Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Report: Baton Rouge Fire Department respond to fire at Tiger Plaza Apartments

By Reveille Staff Report December 20, 2022

A fire broke out at Tiger Plaza Apartments Tuesday afternoon, according to a WBRZ report. The fire started around 6 p.m. and no injuries were reported. The report said five people were displaced after...

Memorial Tower reflects in a window on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the LSU Law Center on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, La.

Are LSU’s college honors societies legit or a waste of money? Students and admin weigh in

By John Buzbee December 19, 2022

Hamood Qureshi said he usually doesn’t give a second thought before disregarding email invitations to college honors societies.  As an honors sophomore studying chemical engineering, he...

Canned goods line the shelves on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, inside the food pantry at the LSU Student Union in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Pennington researchers hosts research studying effects of weight loss, intermittent fasting on health

By Emily Bracher December 9, 2022

LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center will be hosting a research study dedicated to studying whether weight loss and intermittent fasting will improve longevity and health.  Director of the Reproductive...

Courtyard sits on Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022, outside of the College of Art and Design building in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Board of Supervisors votes to name schools, building after Black trailblazers

The LSU Board of Supervisors unanimously approved requests Friday to name two schools and a building on the main campus after Black trailblazers at the university.The names are of three students and a...

A blue recycling bin sits Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in from of Tiger Stadium on S. Stadium Drive.

Truck of recyclables contaminated after LSU versus Alabama game day, Facility Services offers solutions

By Maddie Scott December 9, 2022

A truck of recyclables was contaminated with trash during the LSU versus Alabama game on Nov. 5 at the National GameDay Recycling Challenge due to a miscommunication, according to campus sustainability. The...

Greek Finances Graphic

High cost prevents some students from rushing Greek Life: ‘I thought you paid the dues once’

By Gabby Jimenez December 8, 2022

Social work sophomore Faith Volpi transferred to LSU in the fall of 2022 with plans to rush Greek Life. Many of her friends were in sororities, and she believed rushing would be a good way to make friends...

Students on the LSU in Paris program

LSU faculty and students discuss, share experiences with LSU in Paris study abroad program

By Emily Bracher December 5, 2022

LSU hosts an array of study abroad programs, including the summer trip: LSU in Paris, which is four weeks of concentrated classes and group excursions where students will get to immerse themselves in French...

The light illuminates the space on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, near the LSU Parade Ground in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Planning, Facility Services give update on lighting improvements around campus

By Chandler McIntosh December 4, 2022

LSU is replacing exterior lights on campus and will continue throughout the spring semester, according to Assistant Vice President of LSU Planning, Design and Construction Roger Husser.  Husser said...