LSU Stories

Khalil Abdullah

Building Skills Through Student Advocacy

By Khalil Abdullah, March 17, 2026
Career On Campus, Career Readiness, Civic Engagement, Leadership, Ready to Roar, Student Government

Alumni Spotlight: Mimi Grace Blanchard

March 12, 2026

2026, Ag Alumni Spotlight
The RURAL team

Pennington Biomedical’s Study of Assumption Parish Shares Initial, Surprising Data

By Elsa Hahne, March 12, 2026
Committment to Community, Community, Data, Equity, Flagship, Health, Obesity, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Research, Rural, Winning for Louisiana, Working for Louisiana
Allen Mclain and Naohiro Kato

LSU Health New Orleans’ Rural Track Scholars Program for Dentists Impacts Communities Across the State

By Elsa Hahne, March 12, 2026
Committment to Community, Community, Equity, Health, Healthcare, LSU Health New Orleans, Research, Rural, Winning for Louisiana, Workforce, Working for Louisiana
Dr. Christian Bonner

LSU Health Shreveport Expands Rural Residency Program Across North Louisiana

By Elsa Hahne, March 12, 2026
Committment to Community, Community, Equity, Health, Healthcare, LSU Health Shreveport, Research, Rural, Winning for Louisiana, Workforce, Working for Louisiana
Allen Mclain and Naohiro Kato

Vermilion Parish Rice Farmers Explore Microalgae as “Weird but Promising” Crop

By Elsa Hahne, March 12, 2026
AgCenter, Agriculture, Cancer, College of Science, Environment, Flagship, Heritage, Microalgae, Research, Rice, Rural, Startup, Wildlife, Winning for Louisiana, Working for Louisiana
student at desk with computer

Does FAFSA Cover Summer Classes?  

March 10, 2026
Summer Courses
The Achyut Adhikari Research Group conducts food safety training recently with a group of farm workers.

LSU Tackles Foodborne Risks Across Farms, Facilities, and Fresh Produce Packaging

March 10, 2026
College of Agriculture, Food Innovation, LSU AgCenter, Plus, Research
Jeaux, a black Labrador retriever

We Heal: Veterinary Patient Success Stories

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, March 10, 2026
Animal Health
Man sitting against wall showing dejected posture

Supporting Athletes Beyond Performance and Pressure

March 9, 2026
IHPC
Woman using chin-up bar

Supporting Women’s Health Across Sport and Work

March 9, 2026
IHPC
firefighters in full gear silhouetted in front of blazing fire

Improving Safety and Performance in Extreme Heat

March 9, 2026
IHPC
Astronaut in spacecraft (NASA image)

Understanding Immunity in Athletes, Warfighters, and Astronauts

March 9, 2026
IHPC
Digital twin of woman on computer screen

Personalized Models Predict Orthopedic Risk in Athletes

March 9, 2026
IHPC
Spring at LSU

LSU Students Build Leadership and Serve Communities through SLICE Programs

By Ava Burrell, March 9, 2026
Campus Life, Capital, LSU Experience, Plus, Winning for Louisiana
Leslie Tuttle

How ‘Dreams Became Lies’ for the Good of the Republic

By Elsa Hahne, March 8, 2026
College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Flagship, Research
Researchers with boat in Louisiana marsh

LSU Research Bites: An Unexpected Ally, Black Mangroves, Could Slow Louisiana Marsh Erosion

March 6, 2026
College of the Coast & Environment, Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, Plus, Research, Research Bites
Portraits of Prachi Singh and Alyssa Johnson

LSU Research Insights: Experts Who Study Sleep Give Tips for Better Snoozing

March 6, 2026
College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Plus, Research, Research insights
Handshake at an interview

Your Guide to Interview Confidence

By Kyla Moore, March 5, 2026
Career Center, Career Readiness, Interview Skills, Tips and Resources
LSU construction management faculty member with students

LSU School of Construction to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers and Drive Industry Innovation

March 4, 2026
Capital, College of Engineering, Plus, Winning for Louisiana
Students walking in the Quad

Top Five Reasons to Take Summer Classes at LSU

March 4, 2026
LSU Experience, Plus, Summer Courses
Rainmakers in Research

LSU Honors Six Rainmakers in Research

By Elsa Hahne, March 4, 2026
College of Engineering, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Science, Featured Win, Flagship, Plus, Research, School of Veterinary Medicine
Tiger Stadium screen with the words LSU College of Engineering AI showcase

LSU Engineering Gets Louisiana Prepared for Digital Transformation at Work

March 4, 2026
Capital, Capitol, College of Engineering, Plus, Winning for Louisiana
A photo of Sternberg Professor Roy Heidelberg delivering this year's Sternberg Lecture

Roy Heidelberg Delivers Sternberg Lecture on AI and Governance

By Kalli Champagne, March 3, 2026
2026, AI, Academics, Ogden Honors College
Gabrielle Acquaviva

Every Door I Dared to Open: My Unconventional Path to Veterinary Medicine

By Gabrielle Acquaviva, March 3, 2026
Education, Our People
Student and financial aid counselor

How to Register for LSU Summer School Courses

March 2, 2026
Summer Courses
Roodra Manogaran

LSU Research Bites: LSU Study Suggests Pluto’s Pockmarks Are Related to Its Surprisingly Robust Atmosphere

February 27, 2026
College of Science, Geology & Geophysics, Plus, Research, Research Bites
The Bilingual Tigers Story Hour gives local children access to books and activities.

LSU Students Bring Literacy to Life Through Bilingual Story Hour

By Ava Burrell, February 27, 2026
College of Human Sciences & Education, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, LSU Experience, Plus, Winning for Louisiana
Students play on a playground in Assumption Parish

A Place to Play: LSU Engineers Bring Fun and Fitness to Kids Statewide

February 27, 2026
Bayou Parishes, Capital, College of Engineering, Featured Pick, Northeast Louisiana, Plus, Winning for Louisiana
NOBCChE Group, 1994

30 YEARS OF SCIENCE AND SERVICE: THE LSU NOBCCHE LEGACY

February 27, 2026
Chemistry, Science Next Blog, ScienceNext
quinncia logo

Quinncia: The Key to Resume & Interview Success

February 26, 2026
Interview Skills, Olinde Career Center, Quinncia, Resumes, Tips and Resources
Laila Plummer

A Light for the Community: Laila Plummer’s Mission to Serve Baton Rouge

By Emily Gentry, February 25, 2026
College of Science, LSU Experience, Plus
Image of Oxbow and Gulf Halls

Summer Housing

By Kayla Bilal, February 25, 2026
Housing, Residential Life, Summer Courses
LSU associate professor Aly Mousaad Aly meets with students in the wind-testing lab

LSU Research Bites: Open-Air Wind Testing Reveals Hidden Risks to Bridges and Buildings

February 24, 2026
Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Plus, Research, Research Bites
LSU softball pitcher Tatum Clopton celebrates with teammates

How Math Students Are Helping LSU Softball Win the Game Within the Game

By Ken Duhé, February 24, 2026
Athletics, College of Science, Featured Pick, LSU Experience, Mathematics, Plus, Research
Image of metal-free battery powering an electronic clock

LSU Research Bites: A Safer, Metal-Free Battery to Power the Future

February 23, 2026
College of Engineering, LSU AgCenter, Plus, Research, Research Bites
LSU student and ICS participant working together

LSU Program Opens Doors to Independence for Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Engagement for All

By Morgan Reese, February 23, 2026
Capital, College of Human Sciences & Education, LSU Experience, Plus, Video, Winning for Louisiana
Dr. Alexander Lee at his computer

Where anatomy meets technology: Dr. Alexander Lee brings solutions to life

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, February 22, 2026
Animal Health, Research
Neoklis Apostolopoulos

Harnessing AI to make expert-level ear diagnostics widely accessible

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, February 20, 2026
Animal Health, Artificial Intelligence
Photo of Morgan Richard

Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Richard

By Catherine Neal, February 20, 2026
Ag Alumni, Ag Alumni Spotlight
M-G Taylor and Casey Stannard with a wearable exoskeleton prototype.

Team Blending Fashion and Engineering to Design a High-Tech Exoskeleton for Construction Safety

By Paige B. Jarreau, February 19, 2026
College of Agriculture, College of Engineering, Plus, Research, Winning for Louisiana
Rei Zimmerman

Learning to Lead Through Research

By Rei Zimmerman, February 19, 2026
Career On Campus, Career Readiness, Leadership, Ready to Roar, Undergraduate Research
Students from the Kato research group

From Parade Routes to Research Labs: Louisiana Students Rethink Mardi Gras Beads

By Nicholas Dias, February 13, 2026
Biological Sciences, Featured Research, LSU Experience, Plus, Science Next Blog, ScienceNext, Winning for Louisiana
Mike the Tiger and members of the DeepFire team at a Men's Basketball game

We Build Teams That Win: LSU Combined Effort Advances AI to Predict and Prevent Wildfires

By Rachel Holland, February 12, 2026
Faculty Accolade, Plus, We Build Teams That Win
Eirini Poulaki

Redefining the Field: How LSU Professor Eirini Poulaki is Opening Doors for Women in Science

By Emily Gentry, February 11, 2026
College of Science, Plus, Research
Barred Owl

LSU Research Creature Crushes: Meet Your Valentine by Your Star Sign!

February 11, 2026
Plus, Research
Schematic representation and optical microscope images of foams used to trap microplastics

LSU Research Bites: Eco-Friendly Foam Offers Powerful New Way to Remove Microplastics from Water

February 10, 2026
College of Engineering, Plus, Research, Research Bites
LinkedIn logo

Modern Networking: LinkedIn 101

By Kyla Moore, February 10, 2026
Career Center, LinkedIn, Students, Tips and Resources
Dr. Rob Simpson addressing a professional skills class

Expanding professional skills to prepare students for veterinary practice

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, February 10, 2026
Education, Our People, Veterinary Medicine
Angelene Williams

Why Science Is the Starting Point for LSU Student Angelene Williams’ Health Care Goals

February 9, 2026
College of Science, LSU Experience, Plus
Elaine Nkwocha with LSU students

LSU’s Elaine Nkwocha Champions Science and Education Across Continents

February 8, 2026
College of Science, LSU Experience, Plus
Group of students and Mike the Tiger in a study session

TIGER Tips for a Successful Spring Semester

By Ava Burrell , February 6, 2026
Center for Academic Success, LSU Experience, Plus
Portaits of Bijoyaa Mohapatra and Reza Ghaiumy Anaraky

LSU Researchers Envision a More Compassionate, Adaptive Future for Dementia Support Technology Using AI

February 5, 2026
Brain Health, College of Engineering, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Plus, Research
Cleome droserifolia in Sinai, Egypt

From Acacia Trees to Date Palms; What We Can Learn from Plants That Thrive Under Stress

By Mohamed Elgallad , February 3, 2026
Biological Sciences, Food Innovation, Science Next Blog, ScienceNext
Four LSU employees receive recognition for their work at a Women's Basketball Game

We Build Teams That Win: LSU Staff Expands Student Access to Professional Wear

By Rachel Holland, February 3, 2026
LSU Experience, Plus, Staff Accolade, We Build Teams That Win
Ethan Anderson with LSU Vet Med Dean Oliver Garden

Freedom from addiction: finding new treatments for devastating challenges

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, February 3, 2026
Research
Photo of Max McKeown

Alumni Spotlight: Max McKeown

By Catherine Neal, February 2, 2026
Ag Alumni, Ag Alumni Spotlight
A NASA illustration depicting a Mars settlement

Dental Imaging System Replaces X-rays, Ends Radiation Risk

February 1, 2026
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Innovation, School of Veterinary Medicine
Lipford sets up a water logger, used to study hydrology at marsh sites.

LSU Research Bites: How Restored Marshes Can Truly Support Louisiana’s Most Elusive Birds

January 30, 2026
College of Agriculture, LSU AgCenter, Plus, Renewable Natural Resources, Research, Research Bites, Winning for Louisiana
Bicher fish

Meet the Fish That Could Regrow Fins A Million Years Before The Axolotl Got Here

January 30, 2026
College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences, Featured Pick, Plus, Research
Grounds Krewe's sustainability work is growing

Grounds Krewe Continues to Grow Mardi Gras Sustainability Movement

January 30, 2026
Alumni, Capital, Greater New Orleans, Northwest Louisiana, Plus, Winning for Louisiana
Group plants a tree along LSU Lakes

Planting a Legacy: University Lab School Student Leads Cypress Restoration Along LSU Lakes

By Ava Burrell, January 28, 2026
Capital, Plus, University Lab School, Winning for Louisiana
Career Fair

Career Fair Prep: Set Yourself Up for Success

By Jessica Glasgow, January 28, 2026
Career Center, Career Fair, Tips and Resources, networking
Hannah Porter in her Army uniform

Hannah Porter (LSU 2028): Choosing the path less traveled

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, January 27, 2026
Education, Military, Our People, Veterinary Medicine
Female alate termite head

LSU Research Bites: How Termites With the Same DNA Resize Their Brains for Different Roles

January 26, 2026
LSU AgCenter, Plus, Research, Research Bites
Dustin LaFont works with children through his organization, Front Yard Bikes

Building More Than Bikes: Dustin LaFont’s Mission to Empower Baton Rouge Youth

By Emily Gentry, January 23, 2026
Alumni, Capital, College of Human Sciences & Education, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Plus, Winning for Louisiana
headshot

How To: DIY Headshots

By Kyla Moore, January 22, 2026
LinkedIn, Olinde Career Center, Personal Branding, Students, Tips and Resources
a rendering of the ongoing recital renovation

New Recital Hall to Be Named for Visionary Donors

By Kevin Raske, January 22, 2026
CMDA, College of Music & Dramatic Arts, Music, Music Blog, Music News, School of Music
Illustration of steps in the researchers' study of the electrical behavior of CsPbBr3.

LSU Research Bites: Solar-Inspired Materials Could Open Door to Safer, Smarter Nuclear Power

January 21, 2026
College of Engineering, Geology & Geophysics, Plus, Research, Research Bites
Oliver Garden, Gretchen Morgan, Chris Jones, and Bunnie Cannon with the LSU Vet Med outreach vehicle

LSU Vet Med Hits the Road to Strengthen Ties in Northern Louisiana

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, January 20, 2026
Community Outreach, Education, Our People
EBSD Data Imaging

LSU’s SEM Upgrade Powers Geological Discovery

January 20, 2026
Geology, Geology & Geophysics, Science Next Blog, ScienceNext
conceptual rendering of a new wildlife hospital

Planned Expansion for Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana Aims to Bolster Education, Conservation, Protection, and Outreach

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, January 20, 2026
Animal Health, Community Outreach, Plus, School of Veterinary Medicine, Statewide, Winning for Louisiana
Series of photos showing treated cells beginning to round up, suggesting that it started to induce cell death

LSU Research Bites: A Superbug-Inspired Platform Targets Cancer Cells While Sparing Healthy Tissue

January 16, 2026
Cancer, Department of Biological Sciences, LSU College of Science, Plus, Research, Research Bites
Dr. Hodgkiss, Emmy, and Charett

Disabled veteran’s support dog gets cancer treatment thanks to Petco Love & Blue Buffalo grant

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, January 14, 2026
Animal Health
a professional photo of a man

Experienced Travel and Safety Leader Joins LSU as Director of Global Travel, Safety, and Security

January 14, 2026
Spotlight, Staff News
hummingbird skeleton image

LSU Research Bites: New Imaging Approaches Help Veterinarians Detect Hidden Fractures in Hummingbirds

January 14, 2026
Plus, Research, Research Bites, School of Veterinary Medicine
Ashley Stokes in Micronesia

Dr. Ashley Stokes brings her drive to thrive as new UC Davis Ag & Environmental Sciences dean

By Natalie Kaiser, January 13, 2026
Our People
Chancellor Dalton walks and talks with student in LSU Quad

LSU’s Executive Vice President & Chancellor Welcomes Students Back to Campus

January 12, 2026
LSU Experience, Plus
Shelby Spurlock Headshot

Shelby Spurlock: From Classroom to Coaching — How Teaching Shapes a Life of Sparking Joy and Empowering Others

By Jake Weber, January 12, 2026
2023, Alumni, Biological Sciences, Biology, Education, Geaux Teach, Non-Teaching, Spotlight, Teach, Teaching
picture of jim byo

Dr. James L. Byo to be Inducted into the LMEA Hall of Fame

By Kevin Raske, January 12, 2026
CMDA, College of Music & Dramatic Arts, Music, Music Blog, Music News, School of Music, music ed
Portion of graphic showing steps to modify wood

LSU Research Bites: This Innovative Recipe Turns Natural Wood into Safer Building Material

January 9, 2026
Agriculture, LSU AgCenter, Plus, Renewable Natural Resources, Research, Research Bites, Winning for Louisiana
nursing students in a hospital setting

LSU Research Bites: New Modeling Approach Helps Hospital Planning for Crowding and Care Access

January 9, 2026
College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Geography & Anthropology, Plus, Research, Research Bites
lisette oropesa stars as elvira in the metropolitan opera's production of I Puritani

LSU Alumna Lisette Oropesa Dazzles in Met Production of I Puritani

By Kevin Raske, January 8, 2026
Alumni, CMDA, College of Music & Dramatic Arts, Music Blog, Music News, Opera, School of Music, Turner-Fischer Center for Opera
LSU student holds cards for the game ImmunoWars

Game On! LSU Brings Play to the Classroom to Make Infectious Disease Lessons Less Daunting

By Rachel Holland, January 7, 2026
College of Science, Featured Pick, Plus
Exterior of building windows showing office environment inside.

LSU Research Insights: Shaping the Future of Work With AI That Elevates People

January 7, 2026
Artificial Intelligence, College of Human Sciences & Education, Plus, Research, Research insights, School of Leadership & Human Resource Development
Perovskite-based photovoltaic (PV) solar cell

LSU Research Insights: Solar Innovations Aim to Strengthen Global Supply Chains and Cut Pollution

January 6, 2026
E. J. Ourso College of Business, Plus, Research, Research insights
James Ghawaly

LSU Research Insights: Next-Generation AI Aims for Smarter Security With Better Energy Efficiency

January 6, 2026
Artificial Intelligence, CCT, College of Engineering, Plus, Research, Research insights
Alexandra Noël

LSU Research Insights: Science Challenges the Perception of Vaping as a Low-Risk Alternative

January 5, 2026
Plus, Research, Research insights, School of Veterinary Medicine
Scott E. Wilks

LSU Research Insights: Shifting Alzheimer’s Care Toward Families Could Transform Lives and Outcomes

January 5, 2026
Brain Health, College of Human Sciences & Education, Healthy Aging Research Center, Plus, Research, Research insights
medically-equipped Black Hawk helicopter

Astra, a military working dog who protected U.S. Presidents and helped save lives in the Middle East, got life-saving assistance of her own at LSU Vet Med

By Sandra Sarr, MFA, December 26, 2025
Animal Health, Military, Plus, Service
Noah Deshotel and Jacob Voiselle

Keeping Talent at Home: How LSU Helped Inspire Subterra, a Louisiana-Grown AI Company

By Ken Duhé, December 22, 2025
AI, Alumni, Central, College of Engineering, Construction Management, MBA, Plus, Winning for Louisiana, Workforce
Researchers inside of a lab

Tigers We're Grateful For in 2025 Who Reflect the Best of LSU's Community and Mission

December 22, 2025
Plus, Winning for Louisiana
Former LSU football player Seth Fruge

More Than a Game: How LSU Football Shaped Dr. Seth Fruge’s Career in Medicine

December 19, 2025
Alumni, Biomedicine, College of Science, Healthcare, LSU Health Shreveport, Northwest Louisiana, Plus, Video, Winning for Louisiana
Images of self-assembly of PS spheres without capillary waves and with capillary wave-assisted assembly

LSU Research Bites: Acoustic Vibrations Solve a Long-Standing Challenge in Nanoparticle Assembly

December 19, 2025
Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Plus, Research, Research Bites

December 2025 Update

December 19, 2025

Mike the Tiger in his habitat a snow falls around him

LSU’s 2025 Photos of the Year

December 19, 2025
Campus Life, Gallery, LSU Experience, Plus
Purple holiday tree on the LSU campus

LSU Research Insights: Making Holidays Calmer and More Meaningful for Families Living with Alzheimer’s

By Ken Duhé, December 18, 2025
College of Human Sciences & Education, Healthy Aging Research Center, Plus, Research, Research insights, School of Social Work
Graduates at Fall 2025 Commencement

Video/Photos: LSU's 2025 Fall Commencement

December 18, 2025
Commencement, LSU Experience, Photo gallery, Plus, Video
A group of live crawfish

LSU Research Bites: Monitoring Crawfish Could Help Detect Dangerous Microplastic Pollution Sooner

December 17, 2025
Agriculture, Plus, Research, Research Bites, Scholarship First, School of Veterinary Science, Winning for Louisiana
Headshot of Paul Algu

Alumni Spotlight: Paul Algu

By Catherine Neal, December 17, 2025
Ag Alumni Spotlight, EMS