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LSU Announces Catalytic Gift and Recognizes Generosity Through Naming of Art Favre School of Construction, Performance Contractors Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building
LSU announced today the naming of the Art Favre School of Construction within the College of Engineering and the naming of the future Performance Contractors Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building, recognizing the transformative generosity and longstanding commitment of LSU alumnus Art Favre and the success and impact of the company he founded.
LSU, First Lady of the United States Announce $7.2 Million Endowment to Fund College Education for Former Foster Care Youth Forever
During a visit to LSU today, First Lady of the United States Melania Trump announced a new $7.2 million endowment to permanently support LSU students who have experienced foster care. The gift marks an investment in the tenets of the First Lady's Fostering the Future initiative, which connects young people from foster care with educational opportunities and resources designed to help them thrive.
LSU Joins Meta's Open Science Effort, Putting AI to Work on Healthcare Challenges
Five projects across four LSU campuses aim to give patients clearer answers about what to expect after surgery, alert care providers about falls, improve cancer care, train doctors using virtual reality and protect babies who can't advocate for themselves.
LSU System President Rousse Announces Four Finalists for New LSUNO Chancellor
LSU System President Dr. Wade Rousse announced four finalists for the position of Chancellor of Louisiana State University of New Orleans (LSUNO), following a national search to identify the university's next leader. The selected finalists will be invited to campus November 3 and 4.
President Rousse Addresses Game Day Safety
As a result of unauthorized organized gatherings as well as disruptive behavior near the Enchanted Forest, Pentagon and Greek Theater after Homecoming, LSU President Wade Rousse is announcing immediate game day safety improvements. The changes are designed to ensure LSU provides an environment that is safe and enjoyable for our students, alumni, families and visitors while preserving traditional tailgating experiences that make our game day atmosphere one-of-a-kind nationally.
LSU & Department of Transportation Discussing Student Safety Solutions Along Nicholson Drive
Responding to emergent concerns about pedestrian safety along Nicholson Drive, President Wade Rousse and Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet announced they are jointly working on potential enhancements from Bob Petit to Lee Drive. LSU student, Leah Fonte and her fiancé died over the weekend walking home after being hit by a car on Nicholson Drive near Lee.
LSU Mourns Loss of Student, Leah Fonte
It is with deep sadness that LSU shares the loss of one of our students early this morning. Leah Fonte passed away after being hit by a car on Nicholson Drive near Lee.
LSU Named One of Nation's New Distinguished Military Colleges
A memorandum from the Secretary of War announced that LSU has been selected as one of the nation's Distinguished Military Colleges through America's Corps of Cadets, a federal initiative designed to expand the number of institutions preparing students for military and civic leadership and create a pathway toward Senior Military College status.
LSU Awarded $20 Million NSF Mid-scale Grant to Build LaNeXT, a One-of-a-Kind Ultrafast X-ray Facility
LSU has received a $20 million Mid-scale Research Infrastructure (MRI) award from the National Science Foundation to build LaNeXT, a laser-driven X-ray facility that will allow researchers to watch some of nature's fastest processes as they happen.
25 Years After 9/11, Federal Award Sustains LSU's National Preparedness Mission
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Louisiana State University has received $21.1 million from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fiscal year 2026 to continue preparing first responders and public-safety leaders for terrorism, disasters and other complex threats.