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All content by Caitlin Burkes
LSU graduate student Terra Hardwick has worked on the LIGO project for the past four years. 

LSU students, alumni involved in LIGO reflect on discovery

By Caitlin Burkes
February 29, 2016
Vice Chancellor for the LSU Agricultural Offices John Russin in his office on Monday Feb. 22, 2016, on LSU Campus.

LSU AgCenter anticipates progress in state bioproducts industry

By Caitlin Burkes
February 23, 2016
Pennington

Renovations underway for Baton Rouge Health District

By Caitlin Burkes
February 22, 2016
Marketing Freshman, Malcolm Dunn, plans to run for Metro Council to jumpstart his political career, on Friday, February 19, 2016, at LSU Union.

Student launches political career with bid for Metro Council seat

By Caitlin Burkes
February 21, 2016
Craig Gehring runs an ACT prep business to help high school students improve scores.

Local entrepreneur runs ACT prep business amid TOPS crisis

By Caitlin Burkes
February 16, 2016

LIGO confirms existence of Einstein’s gravitational waves

By Caitlin Burkes
February 11, 2016
The Louisiana Technology Park is a business incubator that hosts many high-tech startup companies.

Louisiana Technology Park plans to release five new video games in first half of 2016

By Caitlin Burkes
February 10, 2016
Facebook post fuels Twitter conversation about race on campus

Facebook post fuels Twitter conversation about race on campus

By Caitlin Burkes
February 3, 2016
Ben Nguyen is the owner of Cyber Fision, which is one of the busineses in the LBTC Student Business Incubator within the LBTC at LSU Innovation Park.

LSU Innovation Park supports growing businesses, helps commercialize University research

By Caitlin Burkes
February 2, 2016

BRAC releases new five-year economic development plan to improve traffic, local image

By Caitlin Burkes
January 27, 2016
Niki Marie Hansen, a LSU graduate student, and her dog, Bob, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016.

Graduate student makes socket prosthetic limbs for animals

By Caitlin Burkes
January 26, 2016
Jeffery Dickie makes use of the LSU Food Incubator for his company, Zocalisa on Tuesday, Jan. 19 2016 at the LSU Food Incubator

Zocalisa moves into Food Incubator, looks to begin production

By Caitlin Burkes
January 24, 2016
Investors are interested in purchasing the entire Northgate block and redeveloping it into a mixed-use platform on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at West Chimes St.

Historic West Chimes Street holds uncertain future

By Caitlin Burkes
January 24, 2016

Patrick F. Taylor construction expected to remain on schedule

By Caitlin Burkes
January 20, 2016
LSU Associate Professor of Law and Louisiana Secretary of State candidate stands outside his headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 in Downtown Baton Rouge.

John Bel Edwards’ Economic Development transition committee makes policy suggestions

By Caitlin Burkes
January 13, 2016
Governor-elect John Bel Edwards' transition team is setting up camp in Kirby Smith Hall.

John Bel Edwards’ transition team sets up in Kirby Smith

By Caitlin Burkes
December 1, 2015
Dean Baquet, the executive editor of The New York Times, gives a talk to LSU students in the Journalism Building on Nov. 30.

New York Times executive editor discusses the future of journalism with LSU students

By Caitlin Burkes
November 30, 2015
Dean of Louisiana State University's College of Engineering Richard Koubek speaks to the audience on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 in the Design Building.

Administration appoints former engineering dean as executive vice president and provost

By Caitlin Burkes
November 30, 2015
Pennington

LABrainS project researches risk factors associated with dementia, therapeutic strategies to prevent risks

By Caitlin Burkes
November 23, 2015

Administration prepares to launch search for new vice president for Strategic Communication

By Caitlin Burkes
November 23, 2015
LSU grad student Zach Wood remembered as "a friend to everyone”

LSU grad student Zach Wood remembered as “a friend to everyone”

By Caitlin Burkes
November 18, 2015
LSU Vice Provost of Academic Programs and Support Services Matthew Lee at McKinley Highschool on Monday Nov. 16, 2015, in Baton Rouge.

Four LSU School of Education faculty members receive Believe and Prepare grants

By Caitlin Burkes
November 17, 2015

LSUnited to help ULL mobilize faculty advocacy efforts

By Caitlin Burkes
November 15, 2015
Courtesy of Ramon Lopez

FYE launches first-ever non-traditional student organization on campus

By Caitlin Burkes
November 9, 2015
LSU Coastal Roots program celebrates 15 years by expanding international program

LSU Coastal Roots program celebrates 15 years by expanding international program

By Caitlin Burkes
November 8, 2015
Republican Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, a fourth-place finisher in the recent gubernatorial primary, officially endorsed Democrat John Bel Edwards for governor during a speech given on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 in Free Speech Alley.

Republican Dardenne endorses Democrat Edwards in gubernatorial runoff

By Caitlin Burkes
November 5, 2015

Letter details U.S. Department of Education’s investigation into LSU for an alleged Title IX violation

By Caitlin Burkes
November 2, 2015

Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute honors LSU alumni, successful businesses

By Caitlin Burkes
October 25, 2015
Front runner and U.S. Senator David Vitter making his speech on Saturday Oct. 24, 2015, at The Hilton on Airline Drive in Kenner LA.

Vitter’s narrow slide to runoff election draws excitement from supporters

By Caitlin Burkes
October 24, 2015
LSU Homecoming Court 2015: Justin Daws hopes to represent LSU students on homecoming court

LSU Homecoming Court 2015: Justin Daws hopes to represent LSU students on homecoming court

By Caitlin Burkes
October 22, 2015
LSU Homecoming Court 2015: Jacob Boudreaux said being on court his sophomore year was one of his best experiences at LSU

LSU Homecoming Court 2015: Jacob Boudreaux said being on court his sophomore year was one of his best experiences at LSU

By Caitlin Burkes
October 22, 2015
Michael Panther Mayen

LSU Homecoming King 2015: Michael Panther Mayen wants to inspire people to participate in homecoming

By Caitlin Burkes
October 22, 2015
Gubernatorial candidates Scott Angelle, Jay Dardenne, and John Bel Edwards await questioning during the final gubernatorial debate on Oct. 21, 2015, in the Holiday Forum.

Students, officials predict direction of millennial vote in gubernatorial election

By Caitlin Burkes
October 22, 2015
Political science junior Myles Sonnier represents gubernatorial candidate Jay Dardenne during the LSU Student Government mock debate on Oct. 21, 2015, in the Live Oak Lounge of the Student Union.

LSU students debate gubernatorial candidates’ platforms

By Caitlin Burkes
October 21, 2015

Essay collection explores ‘undeadness’ in southern literature

By Caitlin Burkes
October 18, 2015

Student Government plans to update LSUPD campus safety video

By Caitlin Burkes
October 18, 2015
Lt. governor candidate Elbert Guillory talks to an attendee on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, before the LWVision 2015 Reality Check Luncheon at Drusilla Place in Baton Rouge.

Guillory’s experiences in Jim Crow South shape his politics, run for lieutenant governor

By Caitlin Burkes
October 15, 2015

Erasmus+ grant allows LSU students to research in Grenoble, France

By Caitlin Burkes
October 12, 2015
Gubernatorial candidates ready themselves for a debate, sponsored by WDSU, at their studio in New Orleans, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. From left are: Rev. Jeremy Odom, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Dist. 2., Scott Angelle, state Rep. John Bel Edwards, D-Baton Rouge, Sen. David Vitter, R-La., Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, and attorney Cary Deaton. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LSU Alumni Association releases gubernatorial survey answers

By Caitlin Burkes
October 12, 2015
5th grade boys attend the Youth Empowerment Program on Oct. 7, 2015, to learn self concept and proper social behavior.

YEP Village seeks to mentor young African American boys

By Caitlin Burkes
October 8, 2015
LSU Tiger Stadium

LSU staffs coordinate for expedited home game against South Carolina

By Caitlin Burkes
October 7, 2015
LSU Alumni Professor Dr. Cecil L. Eubanks speaks at the Faculty Senate Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 in the Capitol Chambers of the LSU Student Union.

Faculty Senate votes to censure administration in Buchanan case

By Caitlin Burkes
October 6, 2015

LSU and LSUA execute articulation agreement for Continuing Education transfers

By Caitlin Burkes
October 5, 2015
LSU: Ending Sexual Assault

Annual Security and Fire Report reveals slight decrease in sexual assault reporting from previous year

By Caitlin Burkes
October 1, 2015
Carrie waters the plants and flowers that make up the Cajun Garden on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at the LSU Child Development Laboratory Preschool.

LSU nursery management class helps preschoolers grow plants

By Caitlin Burkes
September 30, 2015

Fall 2015 marks LSU flagship campus’ fourth-largest freshman class ever

By Caitlin Burkes
September 29, 2015
Lt. governor candidate Billy Nungesser talks to attendees on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, after the LWVision 2015 Reality Check Luncheon at Drusilla Place in Baton Rouge.

Former Plaquemines Parish president seeks lieutenant governor’s office

By Caitlin Burkes
September 29, 2015
Board of Regents member Joseph C. Wiley shares his views on the maintenance issues, federal grants, and sexual misconduct issues on Wednesday Aug. 26, 2015, in the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge.

Board of Regents budget hearing discusses lower costs for prospective students

By Caitlin Burkes
September 23, 2015

Interim Provost Richard Koubek launches new opportunity hire program

By Caitlin Burkes
September 22, 2015
LSU political science major Caitlin Connor, 24, poses with her medals on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at the Memorial Oak Grove courtyard. Connor is the national champion in women's shooting.

Student skeet shoots, hopes to make Olympic team

By Caitlin Burkes
September 21, 2015
Lt. governor candidate John Young talks to attendees on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, after the LWVision 2015 Reality Check Luncheon at Drusilla Place in Baton Rouge.

Jefferson Parish President John Young seeks Lt. Gov. office in October election

By Caitlin Burkes
September 21, 2015
Lt. governor candidate Elbert Guillory talks to an attendee on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, before the LWVision 2015 Reality Check Luncheon at Drusilla Place in Baton Rouge.

Holden, Guillory clash at lt. gov. candidate forum

By Caitlin Burkes
September 17, 2015
Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden attends a press conference on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 at Visit Baton Rouge, where the city will host a “Running of the Santas” in December.

EBR Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden looks to lieutenant governor’s race

By Caitlin Burkes
September 14, 2015
University Professors of Theatre Dr. John Fletcher (left) and his partner Dr. Alan Sikes (right) pose together on September 13, 2015 at the Greek theatre.

Academic Affairs launches program for equity in spousal hiring

By Caitlin Burkes
September 13, 2015
LSU finance senior Laura Johnson, student intern, (foreground) and LSU law student Colin Hotard (background) work together to make phone calls to potential voters of Jay Dardenne on Wednesday Sept. 9, 2015, at Jay Dardenne's campaign headquarters on Perkins Road.

Students work for, connect with gubernatorial candidates

By Caitlin Burkes
September 10, 2015

LSU hires at least 95 new faculty members with help from WISE funds

By Caitlin Burkes
September 9, 2015

Donor support records reach $193 million for past year

By Caitlin Burkes
September 8, 2015
Losing Ground is a graduate student project exhibited in the LSU Design Building using different media to show coastal erosion in thw Wax Lake Delta.

LSU Coastal Sustainability Studio helps team win competition

By Caitlin Burkes
September 8, 2015
Law Center

Interim co-deans anticipate search for new dean of law center

By Caitlin Burkes
September 3, 2015
LSU president F. King Alexander takes the podium on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, during the Faculty Senate meeting in Barnes and Noble.

Faculty Senate postpones vote on LSU president’s censure

By Caitlin Burkes
September 2, 2015
Arlington Cottages and Townhomes leasing units to students

Arlington Cottages and Townhomes leasing units to students

By Caitlin Burkes
September 2, 2015
BRAF seeks LSU Lakes Project funding from State Bond Commission

BRAF seeks LSU Lakes Project funding from State Bond Commission

By Caitlin Burkes
September 1, 2015
LSU President F. King Alexander welcomes students Saturday, Aug. 22, during Community Bound at the Union Theater.

Community Bound honors Katrina anniversary by volunteering in New Orleans, Baton Rouge

By Caitlin Burkes
August 23, 2015