Office of the President

Leading LSU Forward

In his first few months at LSU, President Rousse has been hard at work—meeting with students, faculty, and staff, listening to the community, and building a strong foundation for the work ahead.

LSU Shreveport committed to not resting on record growth, success at Kemp Forum

As the fastest-growing university in Louisiana over the past 10 years according to data from The Chronicle of Higher Education, LSU Shreveport has a lot celebrate. But Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith’s message to the campus, to local and state dignitaries and to the community at Thursday’s Kemp Forum – LSUS won’t rest on its laurels.

President Rousse visits with members of Board of Supervisors

President Rousse Attends LSUA’s Celebration of the Martin Family Student Success Center Opening

Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Martin Family Student Success Center on January 21, 2026, marking the completion of the university’s newest facility and the first new building on campus since Mulder Hall opened in 2012.

Messages from President Rousse

We Build Teams that Win

From Parade Routes to Research Labs: Louisiana Students Rethink Mardi Gras Beads

For many LSU students, Mardi Gras is not just a celebration. It is a part of their childhood, Louisiana culture, and their sense of home. They grew up along Louisiana parade routes, catching beads from floats, sharing king cake with family, and learning early what the season means to the communities around them. Today, those same students are bringing those lived experiences into the research lab.

Lipford sets up a water logger, used to study hydrology at marsh sites.

LSU Research Bites: How Restored Marshes Can Truly Support Louisiana’s Most Elusive Birds

New findings show restored marshes can support secretive marsh birds when designed correctly. Variable water levels, shallow ponds, tidal creeks, and native vegetation like Roseau Cane help create habitats that mirror natural marshes and support declining bird species.

Grounds Krewe's sustainability work is growing

Grounds Krewe Continues to Grow Mardi Gras Sustainability Movement

Since LSU alum Brett Davis founded Grounds Krewe, the company has helped reshape how Mardi Gras revelers think about throws. Grounds Krewe has sold more than 780,000 sustainable throws since 2020.

Planting a Legacy: University Lab School Student Leads Cypress Restoration Along LSU Lakes

A University Laboratory School student turned a class project into a lasting environmental partnership, leading a cypress restoration along the LSU Lakes that connected students, educators, and community leaders while creating hands-on learning and long-term impact.

Dustin LaFont works with children through his organization, Front Yard Bikes

Building More Than Bikes: Dustin LaFont’s Mission to Empower Baton Rouge Youth

LSU alumnus and Baton Rouge native Dustin Lafont founded Front Yard Bikes as a student, turning a simple enthusiasm for bicycles into a youth development framework built on hands-on learning and leadership.

conceptual rendering of a new wildlife hospital

Planned Expansion for Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana Aims to Bolster Education, Conservation, Protection, and Outreach

Every year, thousands of injured wild animals across Louisiana depend on the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s Wildlife Hospital for lifesaving medical care. The goal is always the same: to heal, rehabilitate, and return these animals to their natural habitats.