Office of the President
Celebrating a Year of Wins
Powering Solutions for Louisiana
Under President Tate's leadership, Louisiana has made strides to power solutions for Louisiana's toughest problems.
Read on to learn more about LSU's progress.
The Scholarship First Bus Tour is hitting the road October 15 - 18 and bringing the spirit of Louisiana directly to communities across Louisiana. From north to south and east to west, we're sharing what we're doing for Louisiana and beyond.
Scholarship First Agenda
At LSU, our drive for excellence is fueled by our mission to serve and uplift Louisiana. We’re dedicated to expanding access to higher education, tackling critical challenges with innovative research, and enhancing lives across every parish. We embrace our ambitious vision with a commitment to excellence, striving to advance student success and elevate Louisiana for the benefit of all.
Research Strategic Growth Plan
Scholarship First in Action
LSU Salutes is an opportunity to recognize and honor those who served with distinction in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, along with special guests, including all veterans and former and current cadets.
The LSU Healthy Aging Research Center has received a five-year, $5 million Health Resources & Services Administration grant for educating and training primary care and geriatrics workforces in rural and underserved areas in dementia-friendly care.
Archaeologists from LSU and the University of Texas at Tyler, led by LSU Alumni Professor Heather McKillop, have excavated the earliest known ancient Maya salt works in southern Belize, uncovering an extensive pattern of sites that include “salt kitchens.”
As part of its Veterans Day programming, Louisiana Public Broadcasting featured important military figures from LSU, the university’s legacy of service, and some of the museum's new exhibits.
LSU has been unanimously invited to join the prestigious Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, based on the university’s long-standing military tradition, active ROTC programs, and its current efforts to support the U.S. military.
LSU researchers are helping to address food preservation issues such as spoilage and contamination by bacteria through their work with chitosan, a natural substance created from the shells of crustaceans.