Office of the President

Leading LSU Forward

In his first few months at LSU, President Rousse has been hard at work—meeting with students, faculty, and staff, listening to the community, and building a strong foundation for the work ahead.

LSU Shreveport committed to not resting on record growth, success at Kemp Forum

As the fastest-growing university in Louisiana over the past 10 years according to data from The Chronicle of Higher Education, LSU Shreveport has a lot celebrate. But Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith’s message to the campus, to local and state dignitaries and to the community at Thursday’s Kemp Forum – LSUS won’t rest on its laurels.

President Rousse visits with members of Board of Supervisors

President Rousse Attends LSUA’s Celebration of the Martin Family Student Success Center Opening

Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Martin Family Student Success Center on January 21, 2026, marking the completion of the university’s newest facility and the first new building on campus since Mulder Hall opened in 2012.

Messages from President Rousse

We Build Teams that Win

The Bilingual Tigers Story Hour gives local children access to books and activities.

LSU Students Bring Literacy to Life Through Bilingual Story Hour

Born at LSU, Bilingual Tigers Story Hour grew from a class into a community literacy partnership. Now hosted in collaboration with the Gardere Initiative with dual-language readings and the EBR Parish Library’s mobile unit, it expands bilingual access while giving LSU students hands-on experience.

Students play on a playground in Assumption Parish

A Place to Play: LSU Engineers Bring Fun and Fitness to Kids Statewide

For more than 25 years, through the LSU Community Playground Project, biological engineering students have worked with communities to co-design and build 51 safe, accessible playgrounds in nine parishes across Louisiana.

LSU student and ICS participant working together

LSU Program Opens Doors to Independence for Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Engagement for All

LSU’s Integrative Community Studies program provides an inclusive college experience, building academic, career, and life skills while gaining national recognition and federal funding for its measurable impact across Louisiana.

M-G Taylor and Casey Stannard with a wearable exoskeleton prototype.

Team Blending Fashion and Engineering to Design a High-Tech Exoskeleton for Construction Safety

LSU researchers are helping to develop a smart, AI-powered exoskeleton to protect construction workers from strain and injury. Blending engineering with apparel design, the team is creating wearable technology for diverse body types and real-world job demands.

From Parade Routes to Research Labs: Louisiana Students Rethink Mardi Gras Beads

For many LSU students, Mardi Gras is not just a celebration. It is a part of their childhood, Louisiana culture, and their sense of home. They grew up along Louisiana parade routes, catching beads from floats, sharing king cake with family, and learning early what the season means to the communities around them. Today, those same students are bringing those lived experiences into the research lab.

Lipford sets up a water logger, used to study hydrology at marsh sites.

LSU Research Bites: How Restored Marshes Can Truly Support Louisiana’s Most Elusive Birds

New findings show restored marshes can support secretive marsh birds when designed correctly. Variable water levels, shallow ponds, tidal creeks, and native vegetation like Roseau Cane help create habitats that mirror natural marshes and support declining bird species.