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LSU Provost's Fund Invests $1.2 Million in Highly Competitive Research Teams

LSU Provost's Fund Invests $1.2 Million in Highly Competitive Research Teams

In a second round of Big Idea seed grants, the largest internal funding program in LSU history, the Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research is investing $1.2 million in 15 interdisciplinary research teams. Aligned with LSU’s Scholarship First Agenda, the teams and their projects aim to solve pressing problems in Louisiana and everywhere.

LSU Names Clint Willson Dean of the College of The Coast & Environment

LSU Names Clint Willson Dean of the College of the Coast & Environment

BATON ROUGE – LSU has named Clint Willson dean of the College of the Coast & Environment, effective June 1. Willson has held the appointment on an interim basis since July 1, 2023, and has been selected to serve in the role permanently after competing in a national search. Willson holds the Mike N. Dooley, P.E. Professorship in Civil & Environmental Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering Seniors Design Equipment for B-52s at Barksdale AFB

Mechanical Engineering Seniors Design Equipment for B-52s at Barksdale Air Force Base

As part of their senior capstone project, six LSU Mechanical Engineering seniors have been working with Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, La., to design an apparatus that will enable airmen to more easily work on or change out the engines on their B-52 bombers. Considering Barksdale AFB houses 26 B-52s, and each B-52 has eight engines, the students’ design should definitely come in handy.

LSU Alexandria and LSU College of Engineering officials sign partnershhip documents

Partnership with LSU Streamlines LSU Alexandria Students’ Path to an Engineering Career

LSU Alexandria students can begin studying engineering at LSUA and then seamlessly transfer to LSU to complete their bachelor’s degree under an agreement between the two campuses to help keep top students in Louisiana and the LSU family.

LSU Mechanical Engineering Instructor Creates ASPIRE Course for Educators

LSU Mechanical Engineering Instructor Creates ASPIRE Course for Educators

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…a drone. Drones are literally taking off and LSU Mechanical Engineering Senior Instructor Andrew Becnel wants students to keep up. Becnel, who is a graduate of LSU’s Mechanical Engineering program and has a master’s degree and Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Maryland, understands the importance of drone technology, especially in Louisiana.

The LSU College of Human Sciences & Education announces John Nauright, PhD, as director of the LSU School of Kinesiology

John Nauright, PhD, Named Director of the LSU School of Kinesiology

The LSU College of Human Sciences & Education announces John Nauright, PhD, as director of the LSU School of Kinesiology and will also serve as the Karen Wax Schmitt and Family Endowed Professor. Nauright will assume his role on June 1.

LSU Research Team Working to Increase Supply of Affordable, Resilient Housing in High-Risk Areas

LSU Research Team Working to Increase Supply of Affordable, Resilient Housing in High-Risk Areas

ith hurricane season around the corner, a team of LSU researchers is exploring the feasibility of FORTIFIED® elevated manufactured homes as a solution for lower- and middle-income residents in high-risk areas. The outcomes of the project have the potential to enhance housing supply significantly, particularly in areas prone to natural disasters, offer greater safety to residents, and reduce burden on the National Flood Insurance Program and other disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief endeavors.

LSU Recognizes 2024 Distinguished Dissertation Awardees

LSU Recognizes 2024 Distinguished Dissertation Awardees

Each year, the LSU Alumni Association and the LSU Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School recognize two LSU doctoral students whose research and writing demonstrate superior scholarship.

Two LSU Manship School Students Win Hearst Journalism Awards in Audio, Sports Writing Competitions

Two LSU Manship School Students Win Hearst Journalism Awards in Audio, Sports Writing Competitions

The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, known for recognizing excellence in college-level journalism, has announced its latest round of winners, and two students from LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication have reason to celebrate.

LSU Names New Dean of the College of Engineering

LSU Names Vicki Colvin New Dean of the College of Engineering

LSU has named Baton Rouge native Vicki Colvin the dean of the College of Engineering, effective August 1, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors. Colvin is currently the Vernon Krieble Professor of Chemistry and Engineering at Brown University and Director of Biomedical Engineering.

LSU Announces the Tiger Twelve Senior Recognition Class of 2024

LSU Announces the Tiger Twelve Senior Recognition Class of 2024

LSU proudly announces the Tiger Twelve Senior Recognition Class of 2024. Class members were recognized at a ceremony on Saturday, April 27 held in the Capstone Gallery at Patrick F. Taylor Hall on the LSU campus.

LSU Librarian Nicollette Davis Drives Change as 2024 Mover & Shaker

LSU Librarian Nicollette Davis Drives Change as 2024 Mover & Shaker

In her short time at LSU, Librarian Nicollette Davis has made an indelible mark on LSU Libraries and the library world writ large. This year, she was named a 2024 Mover & Shaker by Library Journal for her dedication to equal opportunity initiatives. Library Journal is a premier American trade publication for librarians that was founded in 1876. It has awarded more than 20,000 recipients since the award's inception in 2002. Davis is one of 50 in her cohort and brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering a more inclusive environment within the library community.

LSU LAUNCHES BACHELOR OF MUSIC THERAPY DEGREE PROGRAM

LSU Launches Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree Program

LSU is now accepting students for a new Bachelor of Music Therapy degree program, the first of its kind at a public university in Louisiana, the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts announced last Wednesday.

Love the Boot Week

LSU Seeks Volunteers for Love the Boot Week Litter Cleanup

As a Keep Louisiana Beautiful Affiliate, LSU will be participating in a litter cleanup event in celebration of Love the Boot Week. Love the Boot Week is Louisiana's largest cleanup and beautification event, hosted by Keep Louisiana Beautiful and held in conjunction with Earth Day activities across the planet.

LSU Holding Spring Greening Day April 25

LSU Holding Spring Greening Day April 25

Spring Greening Day is an annual half-day service project to beautify and green the LSU campus. On April 25, 2024, from 11 am - 2 pm we will be planting natives and perennials in front of the Greek Amphitheater. This event is made possible by our partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Auxiliary Services, RCI, and Toro.