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Cyber Win: NSA Selects LSU to Build Cybersecurity Clinic to Support Small Businesses in Louisiana
$1.5 million award from the National Security Agency will establish the LSU Cybersecurity Clinic to help small businesses in Louisiana prevent, detect and respond to cyberattacks. LSU was chosen among more than 400 eligible institutions of higher education in the United States.
Securing Louisiana’s Energy Future
LSU petroleum engineering alumnus Lee Stockwell leads carbon capture and storage at Shell, shaping the nationwide development of one of the premier technologies for the ongoing transition toward energy sustainability for the world.
What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage? LSU Faculty Explain
In response to numerous inquiries regarding the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the 45Q tax credit, which incentivizes the use of carbon capture, utilization and storage, LSU faculty have collaborated on a brief document that describes the nature of CO2, defines utilization and storage, identifies risks involved in the process, and explains why the Gulf Coast region is being considered for CCUS.
LSU Student Media Journalists Win 15 Awards for Journalism Excellence
Students from LSU Student Media outlets took home 15 awards for journalism excellence in the 2022 Region 12 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) competition.
LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business Launches Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research
The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business is proud to announce the establishment of the Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research (CEBPR). The center, housed in the E. J. Ourso College, is a research group that aims to provide relevant, timely research and insights that inform decision-making, shape policy, and advance the fields of business, economics, and public affairs in Louisiana.
Exxon Mobil Corporation and ExxonMobil Foundation Invest $2 Million in LSU to Elevate Local Workforce, Advance Strategic Research Initiatives
LSU and ExxonMobil are strengthening their decades-long relationship to collaboratively pursue key priorities set forth in LSU's Scholarship First Agenda, including by advancing energy security and sustainability initiatives, and to invest in local community workforce programs and athletics.
2023 Hurricane Season: LSU Experts Available
LSU has a number of experts available to discuss topics related to storm preparedness, climate, economic impacts, recovery efforts and more during the 2023 hurricane season.
Protecting Presidents and Residents
LSU speech communication alumna Leslie Pichon is one of the nation’s premier cybersecurity leaders. After spending more than 20 years investigating financial fraud and protecting three consecutive American presidents, she is now working to secure Louisiana against cyber threats as Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans field office of the United States Secret Service.
University Lakes Project Moving Forward with Phase 1 Construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit approving work for the University Lakes Project, which will restore and revitalize the lakes near LSU. Pending final signature on the permit, construction on Phase 1 work is expected in mid to late June.
LSU Researchers Show Mobile Elements Monkeying Around the Genome
Today, an LSU research team led by Mark Batzer, a geneticist, along with 30 collaborators around the world present new research in the journal Science on surprising genetic diversity as well as commonality among six very different-looking species of African baboons.