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LSU alum Noah Deshotel saw firsthand how much talent Louisiana was exporting—and how much potential was being left behind. Deshotel decided to follow a different path. He stayed. And through Subterra, an AI company headquartered in rural Louisiana, he is making a difference.

As we close out another remarkable year at LSU, we reflect on the people, both on and off campus, who have contributed to shaping 2025 as a year of growth, excellence, and community. Here are 12 who truly embody what it means to be a Tiger.

Former LSU linebacker Seth Fruge has traded the roar of Tiger Stadium for the quiet, steady work of caring for patients across Louisiana. Now a plastic surgeon, Fruge shares how football prepared him for a life in medicine, why he chose to return to Louisiana, and what drives him as he builds a career centered on service.