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Friends of the LSU Libraries Hosting 2024 Book Bazaar
The Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar will be held Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14 at the John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum. It will offer thousands of new and used books as well as CDs, DVDs and vinyl records.
LSU Celebrates Six Rainmakers
Six LSU faculty members have been selected as Rainmakers this year by the LSU Council on Research based on their outstanding scholarship and creative activity within their respective ranks and disciplines. The Rainmaker awards recognize sustained work with high impact on the academic community and beyond, often in alignment with LSU's Scholarship First Agenda to elevate lives.
LSU Announces the Inaugural Neuroscience Symposium: Bringing Minds Together
The Baton Rouge Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience Baton Rouge Chapter (SfN BTR) presents the inaugural "Neuroscience Symposium: Bringing Minds Together." The event will take place Friday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Pennington Biomedical Research Conference Center, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
LSU Researchers Design Tool to Explore Effects of Solar Farming on Louisiana Ecosystems
Though solar farming is not a novel concept in renewable energy, it is fairly new to the state of Louisiana. With the advancement of renewable resources come questions about how they will affect humans and the environment. LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Chris Kees understands this curiosity and is working alongside LSU School of Landscape Architecture Professor Fabiana Trindade da Silva and LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources Professor Brett Wolfe to study the effects of solar farming in the state.
LSU Alumni Association announces its 2024 Hall of Distinction class
Dr. William A. Brookshire, co-founder and longtime chairman of S&B Engineers and Constructors, was named the 2024 LSU Alumnus of the Year. Seimone Augustus, former Tiger and WNBA Great, was named Young Alumna of the Year. Dr. Brookshire is being recognized posthumously.
Hospital Commits $1M in Academic Support and Tuition Reimbursement for LSUA Nursing Graduates
LSU Alexandria has received a $1M commitment from a local hospital to empower and assist students pursuing a career in nursing by providing exclusive access, comprehensive training, and financial support throughout their academic journey.
LSU's Andrew Maas named chair of global nonprofit AUTM
Andrew J. Maas, associate vice president for research overseeing the LSU Office of Innovation & Ecosystem Development, has been named board chair of AUTM, a global nonprofit whose members support the commercialization of academic research. Maas has more than 16 years of experience in technology licensing and commercialization. He succeeds Almesha L. Campbell, PhD, assistant vice president for research and economic development at Jackson State University. Maas's term as chair ends in February 2025.
LSU Students Traveling to Ghana with New Global Ambassadors Program
For the first time ever, ten outstanding LSU students will travel to Ghana with LSU's new Global Ambassadors Program (GAP).
MEDIA ADVISORY: High-Level NOAA Official to Make Rare Visit to LSU Tuesday, Feb. 20
Head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere Richard W. Spinrad will make a rare visit to LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 20, to recognize LSU's nation-leading coastal and oceanographic work.
LSU School of Kinesiology's Senlin Chen Receives NIH Grant to Prevent Adolescent Obesity
LSU Kinesiology Professor Senlin Chen, PhD, and his team are developing a novel obesity prevention program to use in Louisiana schools, combining such tactics as virtual pets and coaches with the best science to encourage healthy behaviors.
LSU to Host 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
LSU is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, LSU will host 25 of Africa's bright, emerging Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Jay Grymes Named Interim Louisiana State Climatologist
Jay Grymes, chief meteorologist for WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, will serve as interim Louisiana state climatologist, effective Feb. 15, while LSU conducts a national search for a permanent state climatologist. The search will begin immediately, and Grymes will also maintain his role at WAFB.
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.