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LSU Shreveport Professor Spearheads Civil Rights Heritage Trail in Caddo Parish
Four years ago, LSU Shreveport history professor Dr. Gary Joiner decided to create a self-guided tour of the history of the civil rights movement in Caddo Parish. Today, virtual markers point the way as travelers revisit those historic events.
LSU Experts Available to Speak on Mardi Gras History and Traditions
Experts can speak on a variety of Mardi Gras-related topics ranging from rituals and folklore to economic impact and tourism
LSU and Southern University Announce the Inaugural Navigating the Storms of Slavery: Restore, Reflect and Reclaim Conference
The LSU Department of Geography & Anthropology and the Southern University Law Center are partnering for an inaugural conference titled "Navigating the Storms of Slavery: Restore, Reflect and Reclaim." The event will be held from February 8-10 at the Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Leading Energy Innovation in Louisiana: Why Industry Joined LSU's Statewide Fuel Team
LSU’s historic win for Louisiana and energy economic development in the state—$160 million in funding through the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Engines program with an additional $67.5 million through Louisiana Economic Development—was enabled by leading industry partners, including Shell, ExxonMobil and Baker Hughes.
2024 Mardi Gras Safety Tips
As Mardi Gras approaches, please review these tips to help you stay safe at parades and events
LSU Chemical Engineering Faculty Receive Patent for Oil Spill Management Technology
LSU Chemical Engineering Associate Professor Bhuvnesh Bharti and his former graduate student Jin Gyun Lee have been issued a patent for their technology which utilizes lignin nanoparticles to provide an eco-friendly method for oil spill cleanup. It’s the first patent awarded to an LSU College of Engineering faculty this year.
LSU Marks First Year of Windgate Foundation’s $1.3M Gift
As LSU celebrates the first anniversary of the Windgate Foundation’s $1.329 million investment in the Louisiana A+ Schools program, the transformative effects of this partnership are already being felt in classrooms across the state.
LSU Researcher Awarded $800K to Study Links Between Substance Misuse and Experiences with Racism
LSU Professor of Psychology Julia Buckner has received two separate awards from the National Institutes of Health--over $800,000 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute on Drug Abuse--to study the direct links between daily experiences with racism, including microaggressions, and alcohol and cannabis use and potential problems that result from use.
LSU Turner-Fischer Center for Opera Wins Seventh Consecutive National Opera Award
The Turner-Fischer Center for Opera was awarded First Place (Division II) at the National Opera Association's Robert Hansen Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition for their performance of the second act quintet from Mozart's "The Magic Flute" (Die Zauberflöte), the College of Music & Dramatic Arts announced Tuesday.
2024 LSU 100 and LSU Roaring 20 Nominations & Applications Now Open
The LSU100 is a highly competitive program that identifies, recognizes, and celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses globally. The LSU ROARING20 list recognizes and celebrates the 20 highest revenue-generating LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses. Companies must apply each year to be considered for either list.