Recent Stories
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.
Krista Raney to Succeed Rob Stuart as President & CEO of the LSU Foundation Effective July 1, 2026
The LSU Foundation Board of Directors has named Krista Raney to the role of president and CEO of the LSU Foundation effective July 1, 2026. Raney will succeed Robert M. Stuart Jr., who has served in the role since January 1, 2020.
Initiative Launched With $15M Gift From Art Favre
Donors have contributed $36.3 million and counting in support for a new $107 million building aimed at positioning LSU as world-class leader in construction management.