Tiger Twelve
In 1995, students, staff, and faculty came together to craft a statement of position
regarding our basic principles as an academic community.
Each spring, LSU recognizes 12 outstanding seniors who contribute positively to the life of the campus, surrounding community, and/or society as the Tiger Twelve.
About the Tiger Twelve Senior Recognition Class of 2026
This year's class represents the very best of what LSU has to offer. These twelve students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and service to their communities. Hailing from across Louisiana, the country, and the Caribbean, these scholars bring a remarkable breadth of passion and purpose. From Computer Science and Industrial Engineering to Coastal Environmental Science, Political Science, and Apparel Design, they embody the spirit of LSU and will carry that excellence into Louisiana and beyond.
Ibrahim Alam
Major: Computer Science - Software Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Colleges: College of Engineering, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Mihir Babbar
Major: Biological Sciences (Pre-Medicine)
Minors: Psychology, Honors
Colleges: College of Science, Rodger Hadfield Ogden Honors College
Hometown: Mandeville, LA
Nia Belle
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Computer Engineering
College: College of Engineering
Hometown: Kalinago Territory, Commonwealth of Dominica
Chandler Collins
Major: Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising: Apparel Design
College: College of Agriculture
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Henry Hanks
Majors: Sociology, Anthropology
Minor: Health Sciences
Colleges: College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College
Hometown: Zachary, LA
Anna Kathleen Jackson
Major: Marketing
College: E. J. Ourso College of Business
Hometown: Natchitoches, LA
Avery Cornelia McLaughlin
Major: Psychology
Minors: Fine Art, Honors
Colleges: College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College
Hometown: Covington, LA
Emma Caroline Monroe
Major: Political Science: International Politics & Law, American Government
College: College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Kunta Kinte Mosby J.R.
Major: History-Secondary Education
College: College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Hometown: Griffin, GA
Madelyn Faith Phillips
Major: Nutrition Pre-Med
Minors: Biology and Louisiana Service and Leadership (LASAL) Research
Colleges: College of Agriculture, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College
Hometown: McComb, MS
Jonathan Russell
Majors: Coastal Environmental Science - Coastal Meteorology Climatology, Disaster Science Management, GIS
Colleges: College of the Coast & Environment, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College
Hometown: Waxhaw, NC
Rachel Elizabeth Stone
Major: Industrial Engineering
Colleges: College of Engineering, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College
Hometown: Metairie, LA
Award Criteria
In order to become a Tiger Twelve recipient, students must demonstrate dedication to the principles of the LSU Community in the following commitment areas:
- Commitment to intellectual achievement involves going above and beyond in pursuit of academic success. Examples include but are not limited to earning strong academic marks, engaging in research, helping others achieve academically, or showing a strong involvement in academic activities.
- Commitment to leadership on campus acknowledges students who have shown a high capacity for leadership. Moreover, these individuals have utilized this ability to become a change agent on campus. Whether leadership manifests in student organization membership, engagement in residential life, or excellence in the field of athletics, leadership does not have to be solely positional. Instead, it’s impactful and transformational.
- Commitment to service captures the experience of those who gave of themselves in an impactful way either through traditional service (community, student worker, etc.) or through helping to make some aspect of the lived experiences of others fundamentally better.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Tiger Twelve Class of 2026, a student must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
- Graduate in May, August, or December of 2026
- Have current full-time status at LSU (unless graduating in May 2026). Includes students participating in student teaching, co-ops, and academically sponsored programs.
- Be in good academic and accountability standing
- Having an accountability record will not automatically disqualify a student from becoming a Tiger Twelve.