Recent Stories
The Snowball Effect: Scholarships Catalyze Opportunity
There are few things “more South Louisiana” than a snowball on a hot September afternoon. Add in dozens of LSU scholarship recipients, Mike the Tiger, and a shared sense of gratitude … and you have the heart of the LSU Foundation’s Snowball Effect.
LSU Awards Honorary Doctorates to John G. Turner and Hango G. Fischer for Their Leadership and Enduring Support of the Arts
During LSU's summer commencement ceremony, John Turner and Hango Fischer were awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to LSU, the College of Music & Dramatic Arts, and the resulting positive impact on performing arts in this area.
LSU and FMOL Health Open Premier Learning & Laboratory Wing in LSU’s Huey P. Long Field House
LSU and FMOL Health celebrated today the opening of the FMOL Health Learning & Laboratory Wing, a philanthropically funded, state-of-the-art academic, research and workforce development hub that will expand educational opportunities for students, accelerate interdisciplinary innovation and strengthen the healthcare workforce serving Louisiana communities for generations to come.
A Vision That Continues to Shape LSU
George William “Bill” Barineau III believed the greatest investments were the ones that continued creating opportunities long after they were made. Over a period of 20 years, the LSU engineering graduate (’57) established four endowed professorships and an engineering enrichment fund, each inspired by the people, passions, and experiences that shaped his life.
More Than a Degree: How One LSU Experience Became a Family Legacy
When Salem Bullard arrived on LSU's campus in 1959, he knew almost nothing about Louisiana. The Raleigh, North Carolina, native had never visited the state. He didn't know anyone there. In fact, the first time he set foot on LSU's campus was the first time he had ever been to Louisiana.
LSU Honors Roy O. Martin III with Honorary Doctorate for Decades of Leadership, Philanthropy and Service
LSU recognized alumnus, longtime supporter, and business leader Roy O. Martin III with an honorary doctorate for his decades of transformative leadership, philanthropy, and service to the LSU System and the state of Louisiana.
The D'Elia Family Scholarship: A Legacy of Opportunity at CC&E
The LSU College of the Coast & Environment is proud to announce the D’Elia Family Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship made possible through the generosity of Professor and Dean Emeritus Chris D'Elia and his wife, Jenny.
LSU Opens Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building, Announces First-of-its-Kind Endowed Deanship
The LSU community, lead donors and friends gathered on campus today to cut the ribbon on the new Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building, an epicenter for academics, research and industry collaboration that provides a scholarly home to 1,150 students, faculty and researchers. During the milestone celebration, university leaders announced that LSU’s 2026 Alumnus of the Year, College of Science graduate Frank W. “Billy” Harrison III and wife Ann have established the first endowed deanship at LSU in honor of Billy’s father, fellow College of Science alumnus Frank W. Harrison Jr.
Internship Fund Turns Possibility into Purpose
At LSU, education extends far beyond the walls of the classroom. The Lagniappe Internship Fund provides students with extra financial support to take their learning to the next level, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world experience. The fund empowers Tigers to say “yes” to meaningful, hands-on opportunities that challenge them, expand their skills, and shape their future careers.
Running for Those Who Serve
When LSU Law students and military veterans Chad Granger and Marine Corps Captain Kurt Ebert crossed paths, they quickly found common ground, both in their public service and their shared vision for strengthening support for veterans and their families.
Shared Passion for Early Learning Sparks Friendship and Joint Gift
When LSU alumnae Diane Goyette and Judy Gibbs first connected, they were two strangers meeting over a shared philanthropic interest, and yet both had unknowingly been walking parallel paths toward the same mission.
Honorary Doctorate Celebrates Transformative Philanthropy
Lori Garrison, president and director of the William A. Brookshire Foundation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree in appreciation for her unwavering commitment to education and the legacy of her late father, LSU alumnus Dr. William A. Brookshire.