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E. J. Ourso College of Business Recognizes Student Scholarship Recipients
The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business announces undergraduate scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Leading School in Library and Information Science Announces New Name – LSU School of Information Studies
The LSU School of Library & Information Science announced today they will be changing their name to the LSU School of Information Studies. The change reflects the school’s expansion into additional areas of education, including the Archival Studies and Records & Information Management Graduate Certificates. The school also offers an undergraduate minor in Digital Studies and two general education courses.
McNeese State University Joins LSU Reilly Center Partnership to Document, Preserve Women’s Legacies in State Politics
The Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication is partnering with McNeese State University to document Louisiana women’s experiences as political leaders through oral histories.
DARPA Taps LSU to Solve Cybersecurity Challenges in Virtual and Augmented Reality
LSU researchers Ibrahim "Abe" Baggili and Andrew Webb have received $600K from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, to study safety aspects of virtual and augmented reality applications for U.S. military missions and training.
LSU Mechanical Engineering Professor, AgCenter Receive $10M Grant to Design New Variety of Rice
As anyone in South Louisiana knows, rice is a major part of one’s diet. It is the most widely consumed staple food for more than half of the world’s population, which continues to grow each year. With the production of rice increasing, so does the need for water to grow it. In order to not use up nature’s most precious valuable resource—water—one LSU College of Engineering professor is working with the LSU AgCenter to design a new variety of rice that will be able to withstand drought conditions, making rice production fruitful while not exhausting natural resources.
LSU Names Keena Arbuthnot Vice President and Chief Data Officer as Part of New Focus on Data-Driven Decision Making
LSU President William F. Tate IV has named Keena Arbuthnot to the inaugural position of Vice President and Chief Data Officer, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors. In this role, Arbuthnot will have the charge of building data-driven analytics and measurement systems to guide decision making and assess university progress toward strategic goals.
Ensuring Student Success for All
LSU alumna Morgan Decuir is a first-generation college graduate. She leads STEM education for kindergarten through fourth grade at Caneview K-8 in Port Allen and recently won the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, bringing more STEM learning opportunities to her community and to Louisiana students.
Louisiana Cyberattack: Protecting Yourself From Scammers and Identity Theft
The cyberattack of Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles has left citizens vulnerable to the risk of identity theft. The breach exposed sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers, which can be exploited by cybercriminals. In light of this incident, E. J. Ourso College of Business Associate Professor AJ Burns, one of the college’s cybersecurity experts, suggests the following tips to safeguard yourself from scammers and unauthorized access.
LSU Experts Available to Speak on 'Unprecedented' OMV Data Breach
LSU experts are available for media interviews about topics surrounding the ongoing 'unprecedented' MOVEit data breach.
LSU Online & Continuing Education Joins Nationwide Tech Training Initiative to Bridge Louisiana's Talent Gaps
Louisiana's flagship institution partners with SkillStorm to expand regional tech talent pipelines; help employers throughout the region address talent shortages and close skill gaps in their existing workforce.