History: A single word encapsulating the entirety of mankind’s existence.
Interpretations of history differ with an individual origin and upbringing. A historical event means something different...
Geaux Vote, a child-organization of the Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Vote Everywhere program, is pushing for students to register to vote as the midterm elections are quickly approaching.
“Our...
By Luke Jeanfreau | @LukeJeanfreau
• June 28, 2018
Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans when it occurred in 2005. Though the city has mostly recovered, many still feel the effects of the storm over a decade later. Despite the great hardship...
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana issued a summary judgement in favor of the University and dismissed all claims against the University in a lawsuit brought by former education...
By Dena Winegeart | @DenaWinegeart
• October 1, 2017
The University and Gov. John Bel Edwards have officially filed separate breach of contract notices to the Shreveport-based Biomedical Research Foundation that controls North Louisiana’s safety net...
By Dena Winegeart | @DenaWinegeart
• September 8, 2017
Much of Baton Rouge’s relationship with the energy sector is due, in part, to its close proximity to many of the 19 oil refineries in the state. As this industry continues to be a part of Louisiana’s...
The University has recently been ranked as the best in Louisiana and a leader in the SEC in the outcome of return on investment.
“LSU has proven to be a place where students can get an exceptional...
By Natalie Anderson | @natalie_mechell
• August 30, 2017
Gov. John Bel Edwards encouraged Louisiana citizens to “be vigilant” during the uncertainty of Tropical Storm Harvey during a press briefing Aug. 30.
He said the southwest region of the state...
After semesters of uncertainty for the future of the TOPS program, a clear solution was made over the summer by the Louisiana State Legislature to fully fund the program.In 2016, an advance budget...
By Natalie Anderson | @natalie_mechell
• August 24, 2017
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a state of emergency for Louisiana on Aug. 24 in anticipation of severe weather due to Hurricane Harvey.
“All arms of the state’s emergency preparedness and response...
Louisiana is known for its colorful and distinctive history, tradition and culture, yet one of the state’s often most overlooked accomplishments is the architecture of its own flagship University.“In...
By Chris Clarke | @christophclarke
• March 23, 2017
Big changes could be coming to the way higher education in Louisiana is administered.
A proposed constitutional amendment being considered by the Louisiana House of Representatives would overhaul the structure...
