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06/17/2026

06/16/2026

After struggling to find direction early in life, Joshua Smith found purpose through the Navy and the LSU Kinesiology program in the LSU College of Human Sciences and Education. Now, he's an LSU graduate and is headed to LSU Health Shreveport to pursue a career in medicine.

Read his inspiring story of perseverance, purpose, and how an anatomy lab set him on his path to becoming a doctor: https://bit.ly/4vQn4Um

06/15/2026

Last week, Chancellor Dalton visited the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO - Livingston), where he learned about ripples in space-time. He was given a stellar tour by renowned Boyd Professor Gabriela González, who was among the team that first proved Albert Einstein’s 1915 general theory of relativity.

06/12/2026

Tigers currently lead the Saltwater Surge collegiate fishing competition, holding the top spot among universities across the South. From impressive catch totals to leaderboard-dominating performances, our students are showcasing their angling skills while enhancing their fisheries management education.

Congratulations to Calvin Chee, Creed Branham, Brondum Krebs, Caden Fluegge, Christian Walker, and the entire LSU team for representing the Purple and Gold so well. Geaux Tigers! 🐯🎣

06/10/2026

LSU alumna Brooke Sweedar was featured in The New York Times and we are here for it 🐯💜

She made the pivot from recruiting to software engineering and built a LinkedIn following of nearly 30k just by showing up as herself.

Check out the feature below ⬇️ We're so proud of you, Brooke!

https://nyti.ms/4xDUDL9

Celebrities and paid influencers have transformed the career-focused platform, which for some users, has become a job unto itself.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

LSU College of Art + Design's Jeremiah Ariaz and LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences Maurice Carlos Ruffin have been named Guggenheim Fellows, one of the nation's most prestigious recognitions for scholarly and creative excellence. They join a distinguished group of scholars and creators whose work is shaping culture and advancing knowledge.
https://bit.ly/4uZRFPe

06/05/2026

Perfect 10s. Organic chemistry. Future doctor.
LSU gymnast Kailin Chio became the first Tiger to score a perfect 10.0 at the NCAA Championships while pursuing a kinesiology degree and preparing for a future in medicine. Learn more about her inspiration to become a doctor: https://bit.ly/4dQoQib.

06/04/2026

100 years ago, the LSU Corps of Cadets marched onto the Baton Rouge campus.
The campus has grown, but the mission remains. We never left.
Learn more about the LSU Corps of Cadets: https://www.lsu.edu/rotc/index.php

06/03/2026

Please join us in thanking Dr. Troy Blanchard for an exceptional job as Interim Senior Vice Chancellor and Provost. His service and commitment to LSU is deeply appreciated and has served our university well during a time of transition and change.