News Releases
LSU museum hosts family-friendly Halloween
The LSU Rural Life Museum held a family-friendly Halloween event that was open to the public. “Haints, Haunts, and Halloween” took place between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 30.
LSU helps Afghan refugees rebuild their lives
More than a year after the Taliban takeover, the people of Afghanistan are still finding their places in America. There are numerous reports of people suffering and some families are now seeking refuge in Louisiana.
LSU Scientist leads a US team In International Effort to Understand Air-sea Gas Exchange in Labrador Sea
The Labrador Sea lies between Canada and Greenland, a cold stretch of ocean marked by choppy waves and strong winds. It is, quite literally, a gateway to the abyss—one of the only places on the planet where the ocean ventilates, allowing atmospheric gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide to enter the water.
LSU researchers working with NASA on how to train an extraterrestrial workforce
As NASA prepares for a late-November launch for the Artemis I Moon Mission, LSU faculty are making preparations of their own to train a future-ready construction workforce in extraterrestrial construction.
One Health: LSU Vet School uses integrative approach to help people, animals and the environment
One Health may be a new term to many when applied to veterinary science, but the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is working to put the idea at the forefront of its work.
LSU Scientist Works with Amazon to Fight Obesity, Diabetes Using Smartphones and AI
One of Louisiana’s most prominent researchers, Dr. Steven Heymsfield at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, or PBRC, was tapped by Amazon to improve the body composition component of its Halo app, launched in 2020, using smartphone photography and artificial intelligence, or AI. The collaboration brings affordability and ease to the fight against obesity and diabetes, at home and in clinics.
LSU Black Student Union hosts water drive for Jackson residents
LSU students are putting their resources together, to make a difference for the people in Jackson. The need for clean water is still an issue in Mississippi’s capital. LSU’s Black Student Union (BSU) and other organizations are collecting water to send to Jackson, Mississippi. Residents there claim the water crisis isn’t over yet.
LCMC Health Partners With LSU on Cancer Care and Educational Programs
LCMC Health has committed to invest $75 million over the next five years in a partnership with LSU that will support cancer research, treatment and education programs. LCMC Health, together with LSU, is pursuing designation from the National Cancer Institute, one of the anchors of the nation’s cancer research efforts, recognizing centers around the country that meet rigorous standards for developing new and better approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
A major collection of Black poems, books is coming to LSU
LSU has obtained one of the country's largest collections of African-American poetry, including a book once owned by Frederick Douglass and a collection of works by 1950 Pulitzer Prize winner Gwendolyn Brooks.
LSU NAACP, Black Law Students Association host book drive for under resourced children in Baton Rouge
LSU NAACP and the Black Law Students Association gave back to the youth of Baton Rouge through a book drive from Feb. 15-28. The donations were distributed to the Baton Rouge Detention Center and the Baton Rouge Advocacy Center for children and teens.
Habitat for Humanity, LSU Greek Life start construction on new homes
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, in partnership with Louisiana State University (LSU) Greek Life, will begin construction on two new homes to help families in the community.
Partnership between b1Bank, LSU; Adams and Reese expands construction law practice
b1Bank and LSU's E. J. Ourso College of Business have formed a partnership to expand opportunities for business students and veterans. The relationship will establish an endowed scholarship and increase resources for the college’s Commercial Banking Initiative.
LSU students aim towards national prize with unique PR campaign for good cause
A group of LSU students are striving to raise awareness about the lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. This group, known as the LSU Bateman Team, meets weekly to fine-tune a local public relations campaign for the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Middle School Scholars
This March, LSU welcomed sixth graders from East Baton Rouge Parish to campus as part of "Sixth Grade Day." In its seventh year, this year's "Sixth Grade Day" returned to a in-person experience following virtual learning during the pandemic.