LSU Stories

Texas State Troopers

Ready to Serve, Protect … and Roar

May 13, 2025
Civic Engagement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Olinde Career Center, Ready to Roar, Self-Awareness, problem solving, teamwork
Group photo of LSUS students involved in project

LSU-Shreveport Students’ AI-Powered Weather App Brings Innovation to U.S. Air Force Operations

May 13, 2025
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, LSU Shreveport, Scholarship First, Weather
John Foster waves from the

LSU Freshman John Foster Brings Tiger Spirit to the ‘American Idol’ Stage

By Rachel Holland, May 13, 2025
College of Science, Student Accolades
Madison Martin, LSU volleyball player, holds a volleyball

Winning in Every Field: Madison Martin

By Rachel Holland, May 9, 2025
College of Science, Scholarship First, Video
Group photo of five LSU students

Rooted in the Boot: Meet LSU 2025 Grads Choosing to Start Careers in Louisiana

May 9, 2025
Alumni, Commencement, Graduates, Louisiana, Scholarship First, We Build Teams That Win
Christian Fritsch in Horticultural Lab

From Childhood adventures to Plant Pathology: Christian Fritsch's Journey in Horticulture and Research

By Tobie Blanchard, May 8, 2025
2025, Ag Research, College of Agriculture, Plant and Soil Systems, Undergraduate Experience, Undergraduate Research
Franchesca Ruiz during lab

From Backyard Ponds to Freshwater Mussels: Franchesca Ruiz's Journey to Research and Conservation

May 8, 2025
2025, Ag Research, College of Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Undergraduate Experience, Undergraduate Research
Millie Rigdon in front of Festival Poster

From RA to film producer: How Residential Life helped me create LSU’s first feature film

By Millie Rigdon , May 8, 2025
2025, Housing, RA, Residential Life
Madison Woodson

From Small Beginnings to Big Impact: Madison Woodson's Journey in Environmental Management at LSU

By Tobie Blanchard, May 7, 2025
2025, Ag Research, Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Environmental Management Systems, Undergraduate Experience
LSU engineering students who created the MuniciPal app

Hate Potholes? LSU Students are Engineering an App to Better Report and Resolve Infrastructure Issues

By Rachel Holland, May 7, 2025
College of Engineering, Division of Computer Science & Engineering, Undergraduate Research
Participants being trained to work with sheep following disasters

LSU Vet Med and LSART Collaborate to Train Disaster Responders

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, May 6, 2025
Animal Health, State of the Coast
Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet

Helping Tigers Dress the Part: LSU’s Tailored Tiger Professional Clothing Closet Supports Student Success

By Rachel Holland, May 2, 2025
Experience, Olinde Career Center
Group photo of the Tiger Twelve

How LSU’s 2025 Tiger Twelve Found Purpose Through Service and Scholarship

May 2, 2025
Commencement, Community, LSU Community, Student Accolade, Student Achievements
Gwyneth Hughes runs cross country

Winning in Every Field: Gwyneth Hughes

By Rachel Holland, May 2, 2025
Coast, College of the Coast & Environment, Scholarship First, Video
LSU dorms and students walking on campus

Make Your Summer Count: How LSU Courses Can Help You Get Ahead

By Lisa Vo, May 1, 2025
Academics, Summer Courses
Visual from the Mission Play app of a cartoon astronaut character in space, labeled ‘Week 1: Jump’

Empowering Motor Skills: LSU Research Team Expands App for Autistic Children

By Lisa Vo, April 30, 2025
College of Human Sciences & Education, Research, School of Kinesiology
President takes a photo with a student during the President's Late Night Breakfast

Photos: LSU Students Fuel Up for Finals at President’s Late Night Breakfast

April 30, 2025
Gallery, Traditions
Ava Sandoval Graduation Picture

From LSU to JP Morgan Chase: Ava’s Journey to Securing a Full-Time Job Before Graduation

By Lisa Vo, April 29, 2025
Commencement, Department of Finance, E. J. Ourso College of Business, Economics, Graduates
Portrait of Eric Burns

‘Quite Unexpected’: LSU Astrophysicist Helps Trace the Origin of the First Gold in the Universe

By Ken Duhé, April 29, 2025
College of Science, Faculty Accolade, LSU Wins, Physics & Astronomy
LSU researchers in lab

LSU’s Research Impact Grows with Major Carnegie Recognition Across Three Campuses

April 25, 2025
Accolades, LSU Wins, Research, Scholarship First
Dr. Welborn with students and a dog

LSU's STEP Club trains puppies for a life of service

By Natalie Kaiser, April 23, 2025
Animal Health
People with Parkinson's disease participate in LSU's modified tai chi class

The Medicine of Movement

By Tamara Mizell, April 23, 2025
2025, Biomedical, CHSE, College of Human Sciences & Education, Graduate Student Research, HSE, Honors College, Kinesiology, Ogden Honors College, Parkinson's, Scholarship First, School of Kinesiology
President Tate speaks to a crowd at LSU Day at the Capitol

Video/Photos: LSU Day at the Capitol Highlights How the University Delivers Results for Louisiana

April 23, 2025
Events, Gallery, Video
Dr. Blazevich cleaning Mike's teeth

Tooth Be Told: LSU's live tiger mascot gets an oral exam and dental cleaning

By Ginger Guttner, MMC, APR, April 16, 2025
Animal Health
Student and financial aid counselor

How to Register for LSU Summer School Courses

April 14, 2025
Summer Courses
Close up of young sugarcane in dirt

Fueling Louisiana’s Sweet Success: How LSU’s Research Keeps the Sugarcane Industry Thriving

By Rachel Holland, April 14, 2025
Agriculture, Scholarship First
Alcina Dacosta speaks to the LSU Board of Supervisors in February.

LSU Student Researcher Using AI to Help Reduce Accidents and Pollution at Traffic Lights

By Ken Duhé, April 11, 2025
AI, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, French, International Studies, Research, Undergraduate Research
geauxteachstem

From Classroom Dreams to Real-World Teaching: LSU’s GeauxTeach STEM Program is Empowering Future Educators

By Rebecca Nguyen, April 10, 2025
GeauxTeach, Noyce Scholarship
Portrait of Gerard Lorio

LSU Goldwater Scholar Spotlight: Gerard Lorio’s Medical Research Motivated by Caring and Curiosity

By Ken Duhé, April 10, 2025
Awards, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Biomedical, Engineering, Ogden Honors College, Scholarship First, Student Accolade
Dan with the original type specimen from 1803

Celebrating National Wildlife Week with Daniel Sinopoli: Rediscovering the Legacy of North America’s Ancient Fishes

By Moumita Roy, April 9, 2025
Biological Sciences, LSU Museum of Natural Science, Science Next Blog
NCUR group photo

Research in Action: LSU Undergraduate Students Present Work at National Convention

By Rachel Holland, April 9, 2025
Undergraduate Research
Portrait of David Kaufman

Tackling Spring Allergies: LSU Health Shreveport Expert Offers Guidance for Pollen Season Relief

April 8, 2025
Biomedical, LSU Health Shreveport, Scholarship First
focus 2 logo

Find Your Perfect Career Fit with Focus 2

April 7, 2025
Career Exploration, Major Exploration, Olinde Career Center, career resources
Dr. Leanne Redman with baby in medical clinic

Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Leanne Redman Honored with E.V. McCollum Award from American Society for Nutrition

April 3, 2025
Biomedical, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Scholarship First, Staff Accolade
Brenda Finkelstein surrounded by children on a playground

Serving With Love: LSU Custodian Brenda Finkelstein Wins Hearts and Recognition for Her Work

By Rachel Holland, April 2, 2025
College of Human Sciences & Education, Staff Accolade, We Build Teams That Win
Portrait of Jonathan Russell

LSU Student’s Research on Tropical Storm Tornado Trends Could Pinpoint Risk Zones and Protect Lives

By Ken Duhé, April 2, 2025
Climate, Coast, College of the Coast & Environment, Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, Ogden Honors College, Scholarship First, Student Accolade
Maurice Carlos Ruffin teaching an LSU undergraduate class.

Bestselling Novelist and LSU Professor Maurice Carlos Ruffin on Writing, Teaching, and the Power of Storytelling

By Ken Duhé, April 2, 2025
College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Creative Writing, English, Faculty Accolade
Members of LSU's athletic training program

LSU’s Athletic Training Program: Champions Working With Champions and Shaping the Future of Sports Medicine

By Lisa Vo, March 31, 2025
College of Human Sciences & Education, School of Kinesiology, We Build Teams That Win
Natalie Hinkel

From Louisiana to the Stars: How LSU’s Dr. Natalie Hinkel is Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe

March 28, 2025
Physics & Astronomy, Research
ophthalmology team prepping alligator for surgery

Victor's Vision: Rare white alligator's vision restored in groundbreaking surgery at LSU Vet Med

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, March 26, 2025
Animal Health
Educators engaging in immersive training.

St. Martin Parish: Louisiana A+ Schools at LSU Ignite Arts Integration in STEAM Academies

March 26, 2025
College of Human Sciences & Education, Education, STEM, We Build Teams That Win
LSU Museum of Art

LSU Museum of Art Reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Highest National Recognition

March 26, 2025
Awards, LSU Museum of Art, LSU Wins
Medical student celebrates Match Day placement

LSU Health Match Day Success: 50% of Graduates Stay in Louisiana for Residency

March 25, 2025
Graduates, Healthcare, LSU Health, LSU Health New Orleans, LSU Health Shreveport, Medical
College of Agriculture associate professor Erin McKinley

How LSU’s Erin McKinley Blends Business, Nutrition, and Education to Build Strong Alumni

By Morgan Reese, March 25, 2025
College of Agriculture, Research
quinncia logo

Quinncia: Your ticket to resume & interview success

March 25, 2025
Interview, Interview Skills, Olinde Career Center, Quinncia, Resumes, career resources
Geaux Big

Geaux Big Goes Bigger: A Week of LSU Service, Impact, and Community

By Lisa Vo, March 24, 2025
Campus Life, Leadership, Service
Portrait of Danielle Gipson

LSU Student Helping Improve Breast Cancer Care with Medical Innovation and Social Insight

By Ken Duhé, March 24, 2025
Biological Sciences, Biomedical, College of Science, Ogden Honors College, Scholarship First, Veterinary Medicine, We Build Teams That Win
Alyssa Johnson

Breaking Barriers: LSU Professor Alyssa Johnson Inspires Future Scientists through the Power of Mentorship

By Morgan Reese, March 19, 2025
Biological Sciences, Biomedical, Research, Scholarship First
lisette oropesa poses with students after masterclass

LSU Alumna and Internationally Acclaimed Opera Star Returns to Campus

By Kevin Raske, March 18, 2025
Alumni, College of Music & Dramatic Arts, Music, Music Blog, Opera, School of Music
Xavi Boes

Residential Life Staff Member Honored with James C. Grimm Outstanding New Professional Award

March 18, 2025
2025, Housing, Residential Life, Staff Accolade, seaho
Jyotsna Sharma

Shaping the Future: How LSU’s Jyotsna Sharma is Transforming Engineering and STEM

By Morgan Reese, March 17, 2025
Energy, Engineering, Research, Scholarship First

March 2025 Update

March 17, 2025

Ava Ventress and her father Mark Ventress

A Legacy of Smiles: The Father-Daughter Duo of Mark and Ava Ventress at LSU

By Moumita Roy, March 12, 2025
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, College of Science, Science Next Blog
Preschoolers at University Methodist

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Brings Science-Backed Childhood Obesity Prevention Into 32 Louisiana Schools, Preschools

March 12, 2025
Obesity, PBRC, Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Nicole Ryane Johnson helps community members build raised garden beds.

Growing New Growers

March 12, 2025
AgCenter, Agriculture, Community, LSU AgCenter
Morgan Villard at Alexandria Animal Clinic

LSUA Spero Program Gives Hope, Jobs to Students with Intellectual Disabilities

March 12, 2025
LSU Alexandria, LSUA
Kaye-Celeste “KC” Kilpatrick delivering Geaux Bags

Double LSUS Grad Leverages Alma Mater to Take Louisiana Non-Profit National

March 12, 2025
INAR, LSU Shreveport, LSUS
Illustration by Nam Nguyen

LSU and Ochsner Health Expand Partnership, Leadership in Dementia Care

March 12, 2025
CHSE, Flagship, Ochsner
Dr. Jorge Castellanos with Our Lady of the Lake Health and LSU Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Bruno Rego

Collaboration in Action: Targeting Heart Valve Disease and Hypertension Using AI

March 11, 2025
Collaboration in Action, Our Lady of the Lake, PBRC
Compilation of portraits of the six LSU faculty Rainmakers honorees

LSU Honors Six Distinguished Faculty Members with Prestigious Rainmaker Awards for Research Excellence

March 10, 2025
Faculty Accolade, Research, Scholarship First
interstride logo

Geauxing International with Interstride

March 7, 2025
Olinde Career Center, career resources, job search
logo: LSU office of global engagement

LSU First-Generation Students To Study Abroad This Summer At The University of Ghana

March 6, 2025
Special Initiatives
logo: LSU office of global engagement

LSU Students to Experience Global Career Opportunities With Summer Internships in Central America

March 6, 2025
Special Initiatives
Logan conducting research at Table Rock State Park.

The Art and Science of Dentistry: Logan Coe’s Journey at LSU

By Moumita Roy, March 6, 2025
Biological Sciences, College of Science, Science Next Blog
Candida Rebello

Can Potatoes Help with Weight Loss? Pennington Biomedical Scientist Shares Surprising Nutritional Benefits

February 27, 2025
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Research
Mike mascot dressed in colorful attire poses with students

LSU Mardi Gras Mambo Video/Photos: Tigers Get into the Carnival Spirit

By Rachel Holland, February 27, 2025
Culture, Gallery, Video
Fatime Rivas in her lab

Fighting Cancer Through Research: LSU’s Role in Advancing New Treatments

February 26, 2025
Biomedical, Cancer, Chemistry, College of Science, Research, Research Funding, Scholarship First
Andrew Garon

Winning in Every Field: Andrew Garon

By Rachel Holland, February 26, 2025
College of Engineering, Cyber, Scholarship First, Video
William Beavers

Investing in Discovery: How NIH Funding Powers Scientific Progress and Economic Growth

By William Beavers, PhD, February 25, 2025
Research Funding, School of Veterinary Medicine
Charles Lee

The Cost of Cutting Science: How NIH Funding Fuels Breakthroughs in Brain Research

By Charles Lee, PhD, February 25, 2025
Research Funding, School of Veterinary Medicine
Katharina Beliveau Wang

Fighting Flooding: Research Efforts to Combat Rising Risks in Louisiana

February 25, 2025
Ag Research, College of Art & Design, Faculty, Landscape Architecture, Research
SeYeon Chung

The Real-World Impact of Research Funding Cuts

By SeYeon Chung, PhD, February 25, 2025
College of Science, Research Funding, Scholarship First
Mannequin in a new Brookshire LSU Military Museum exhibit

LSU Commemorates Iwo Jima’s 80th Anniversary: Honoring the Legacy of the Duval Brothers

By Lisa Vo, February 24, 2025
Alumni, Brookshire Military Museum, Veterans
Jake Barras working in the lab

LSU Researchers Harness Natural Compounds to Combat Louisiana’s High Cancer Rates

By Ken Duhé, February 24, 2025
Biomedical, Cancer, Chemistry, College of Science, Research, Scholarship First, Video, We Build Teams That Win
Biodegradable beads and dirl spill from an overturned pot.

Plant-Me Beads: LSU Researchers’ Reimagined Mardi Gras Throws are Biodegradable — and They Bloom

By Ken Duhé, February 21, 2025
Biological Sciences, College of Science, Culture, Research, We Build Teams That Win
Food Webs and Ecosystem Health

Exploring Food Webs and Ecosystem Health: A Q&A with Dr. Sydney Moyo

By Moumita Roy, February 19, 2025
Biological Sciences, College of Science, Science Next Blog, ScienceNext
The Delattes with Abby Hayes in a promotional photo

LSU Alumni Test their Limits on New Survival Competition Television Show

By Morgan Reese, February 19, 2025
Alumni
LSU HOSA Leadership Team

LSU’s HOSA: Empowering Future Healthcare Professionals Through Leadership, Service, and Competitive Excellence

By Lisa Vo, February 18, 2025
Biomedical, Campus Life, Healthcare, Leadership Development, Scholarship First, We Build Teams That Win
Image of Oxbow and Gulf Halls

Summer Housing

By Kayla Bilal, February 17, 2025
Housing, Residential Life, Summer Courses
LSU alumni who work behind the scenes for the Super Bowl

‘The Purple and Gold Run Deep’: LSU Alumni Help Bring the Super Bowl to Life in Louisiana

By Rachel Holland, February 14, 2025
Alumni, Event, Louisiana, We Build Teams That Win
Pinkie Gordon Lane, Lutrill and Pearl Payne, and Julian White

Trailblazers at LSU: Honoring Black History Month

By Rachel Holland, February 14, 2025
Alumni
Renee Horton

Dr. K. Renee Horton’s Journey from Baton Rouge to NASA

By Rachel Holland, February 13, 2025
Alumni, College of Engineering
Malaika Favorite

Designing Disney: LSU Alum Adds Art to Disney Ride

February 13, 2025
Alumni, College of Art & Design
Ryan Clark posing for photos with three students

LSU’s ‘Planting Seeds of Hope’ Event Sparks Change and Conversations Around Mental Health

By Lisa Vo, February 12, 2025
Mental Health Awareness, Sports
AJ Bergeron and Family

54 Year Legacy in the Laville Honors House

February 11, 2025
2025, Honors Campus, Housing, Ogden Honors College, Residential Life
Jannatul at Quantum Physics Lab

Her Voice in Science: LSU Quantum Physics PhD Student Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Science

By Moumita Roy, February 10, 2025
College of Science, Physics and Astronomy, Science Next Blog
Morgan Harris on

LSU Tigers Shine on Game Shows, Winning Big and Bringing Tiger Spirit to National TV

By Lisa Vo, February 10, 2025
Alumni
Computer with an image of the MikeGPT logo

MikeGPT: LSU Launches AI Tool Designed to Support University Community

By Morgan Reese, February 10, 2025
LSU student holds a first day of school sign

LSU and LSU of Alexandria Among Niche’s Best Colleges in Louisiana for 2025

By Rachel Holland, February 10, 2025
Accolades, LSU Alexandria, Rankings
Superdome in New Orleans

Sneak Peek: LSU-Built, Alumni Bring the Super Bowl to the Big Easy

By Rachel Holland, February 7, 2025
Alumni
Three of Skillsville's animated characters

Skillsville: How LSU’s Jennifer Curry Is Helping PBS Inspire Future Careers for Underserved Students

By Ken Duhé, February 6, 2025
College of Human Sciences & Education, Faculty, School of Education, We Build Teams That Win
Ocellated Antbird

LSU Student Named National Geographic Explorer for Groundbreaking Study on Bird Foraging Behavior

February 6, 2025
College of Science, Research
Students in LSU Law Library

$9.575 Million Gift Will Further Elevate LSU Initiatives to Create Educational Access, Strengthen Louisiana’s Economy and Support Veterans and ROTC

February 6, 2025
College of Engineering, Construction Management, ROTC, Veterans
LSU Quad

Fueling the Future: LSU Provost’s Fund Driving Solutions in Science, Technology, and the Arts

February 5, 2025
Research
Portrait of Liz Chamberlain

Preserving Culture and Coastlines: LSU Alumna Applies Cutting-Edge Techniques on Mounds, Louisiana Delta

By Ken Duhé, February 5, 2025
Campus, Coast, College of Science, Geology & Geophysics, Research, Video
Two students conduct research off Louisiana coast

Louisiana’s Changing Coastline: How Black Mangroves Could Shape the Future

February 4, 2025
Coast, College of the Coast & Environment, Scholarship First
Haillard thrones

Where the Wild Things Say ‘Bonjour’: Meet Artist Michel Haillard

February 4, 2025
College of Art & Design, Wildlife
Michaela Rose running

Winning in Every Field: Michaela Rose

By Rachel Holland, January 30, 2025
Biomedical, College of Science, Scholarship First, Video
Kamile Geist engaging in early childhood learning methods

Shaping the Future of Music Education: Dr. Kamile Geist Selected as TMEA 2025 Featured Clinician

By Kevin Raske, January 28, 2025
CMDA, College of Music & Dramatic Arts, Music, Music Blog, Music News, Music Therapy, School of Music
Nicolas Manica

Why Nicolas Manica Chose LSU for Petroleum Engineering: A Brazilian Student’s Journey

By Grace Link, January 27, 2025
Energy, International Students, Scholarship First