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New Antibiotics May End Chronic Infections, Slash Billions in Health Care Costs
An LSU-led research team is developing a new class of antibiotics capable of bypassing the defenses of drug-resistant bacteria, which otherwise make it difficult to cure chronic infections.
E. J. Ourso College of Business Hosting AI Conference with Louisiana Industry Leaders and LSU Experts
On Friday, February 21, the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business will host AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries; a symposium dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving innovation in critical sectors that define Louisiana's economy.
$9.575 Million Gift Will Further Elevate LSU Initiatives to Create Educational Access, Strengthen Louisiana's Economy and Support Veterans and ROTC
A $9.575 million gift from the William A. Brookshire Foundation will establish the William A. Brookshire ROTC Scholarship, support the new LSU Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building, and strengthen the LSU College of Engineering's S&B Engineers and Constructors Scholarship, LSU's Future Scholars Program and the William A. Brookshire Veterans Law Clinic.
LSU Invests $1.8M in Transformative Research and the Arts
The LSU Provost's Fund for Innovation in Research has invested $1.8 million in seed funding for interdisciplinary research and creative works to improve lives in Louisiana and around the world. This is the third year of Provost's Fund investment, an internal grant program that supports the university's fierce commitment to Scholarship First, drive LSU's national prominence as a top research university, and increase the competitiveness of LSU scholars in their pursuit of federal and extramural funding.
LSU NAMES ARNE FLATEN DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
LSU has named Arne Flaten the dean of the College of Art & Design, effective July 1, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors.
LSU Awarded National Park Service Grant to Preserve 6,000-Year-Old Campus Mounds
Louisiana State University (LSU) has been awarded a $220,871 grant from the National Park Service's Save America's Treasures program to conserve and protect the historic LSU Campus Mounds--two ancient, nationally significant archaeological landmarks that date back at least 6,000 years.
LSU Health Professor, Dr. Lucio Miele, Appointed as Director of LSU-LCMC Health Cancer Center
Dr. Miele to lead LSU to become the State's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center.
LSU Researchers Create Low-Cost Method to Recycle Plastic
LSU researchers have created a new, low-cost way to break down plastic, a potential breakthrough that could save billions of dollars and eliminate billions of tons of plastic pollution.
LSU Breaks Record, Awards 2,154 Degrees During Fall Commencement Ceremonies
LSU celebrated a record-breaking commencement, awarding 2,154 degrees during the university's 318th commencement exercises Thursday, Dec. 19.
ROTC Cadets Commissioned as Part of Fall Commencement Exercises
Four LSU graduates were recognized during LSU's December commissioning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 19, at the LSU Digital Media Center. The keynote speaker was Col. Clifton Lopez, garrison commander of the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, La.
LSU Names Sean Courtney Associate Vice President for Research Compliance, Integrity and Analytics
Louisiana State University has appointed Sean Courtney to the inaugural position of associate vice president for research compliance, integrity, and analytics.
FUEL Names Four Directors
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), the LSU-led statewide effort with more than 50 public and private partners, has named directors for key strategic areas
E. J. Ourso College of Business Announces 2025 AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries Symposium
The E. J. Ourso College of Business is pleased to announce AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries; a symposium dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving innovation in critical sectors that define Louisiana's economy. This groundbreaking event will be held February 21, 2025 at the Lod Cook Hotel & Conference Center on the LSU A&M campus.
LSU Joins Prestigious AI Alliance, Strengthening its Role in Artificial Intelligence Innovation
LSU is proud to announce its invitation to join the distinguished AI Alliance, a collaborative network of leading institutions and organizations dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence research, development, and governance.
National Science Foundation Confirms Record Research Growth at LSU
Last week, the National Science Foundation confirmed LSU's record research expenditures of $488 million in fiscal year 2023. This historic growth of 14% compared to 2022 was previously announced by LSU and represents top performance alongside research university peers such as the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee. The growth reflects increased research activity across the LSU Family--especially on the flagship campus and at LSU Health New Orleans and LSU Health Shreveport.