LSU’s Successes are Helping Build a Brighter Future for All of Us

LSU’s successes are shaping our state and the world in remarkable ways. As we build teams that win for Louisiana, the nation, and the world, we put our state and its citizens on firmer footing for a brighter tomorrow — one win at a time. 

 

See the Full Scope of LSU's Winning Culture

$488M

Annual Research Activity, powered by LSU's Scholarship First Agenda and solutions-focused research

- June 2024

$245M

for Biomed, OLOL & LCMC partnership to transform patient care and the workforce pipeline

- February 2022

$160M

for Energy, NSF grant to position Louisiana to lead the global energy expansion

- January 2024

Explore Our Latest Wins

LSU and Battelle Energy Alliance, the company that manages Idaho National Laboratory (INL), have agreed to collaborate in areas of mutual interest, including cybersecurity and advanced nuclear technology, under a memorandum of understanding, or MOU.

Half of all medical students graduating from LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health New Orleans will remain in Louisiana to complete their residency training, according to the results of the 2025 National Resident Matching Program.

Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation for Alzheimer’s disease, which mostly impacts older adults and is among the leading causes of death. But thanks to a growing partnership between LSU and Ochsner Health, dementia care is improving.

In 2024, LSU solidified its position as a global leader in research, innovation, and impact. From securing a record-breaking $160 million NSF grant for energy transformation through the FUEL initiative to groundbreaking advancements in AI-powered nuclear security, LSU's achievements are transforming industries and improving lives.

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.

LSU marked the final day of President William F. Tate IV’s statewide bus tour by announcing the vision for a new $107 million Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building and a $15 million leadership gift from Art Favre, founder of Performance Contractors and a graduate of the first LSU construction management class in 1972.

Champions of Progress for Louisiana—and the World

Since its humble beginnings as a military academy, LSU has aspired to be a beacon of excellence for Louisiana and its people while celebrating the unique culture and heritage that make us unlike any other university in the country. Through innovation in the critical industries of agriculture, biomedicine, coastal research, defense, and energy—along with a strong commitment to the arts and humanities—we’re gaining accolades and building a model of the future here at home and for the rest of the world. Come along with us.