Jason Willis

2 weeks ago | lsureveille.com | Jason Willis

The interim president of LSU said the university is ready to accept the task of revitalizing the University of New Orleans if the legislature opts to transfer the school back into the LSU system. "We're in the business of educating people, and we're going to do what the state asks us to do," newly-named Interim President Matt Lee said. UNO has had great financial struggles recently, with a reported budget shortfall of $30 million this year.

3 weeks ago | lsureveille.com | Jason Willis

LSU has been in the midst of a hiring freeze since March 28, but the end is in sight, Interim President Matt Lee expects. Lee said the freeze will be over on July 1, matching the end date of the government hiring freeze Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry instituted across the executive branch on April 11. "We're not hearing any different at the moment," Lee said.

3 weeks ago | lsureveille.com | Jason Willis

The LSU Law School made a jump in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Schools in America rankings, up to No. 84 in the country. LSU Law had previously been No. 91 in 2024 and No. 109 in 2022. "Our steady advancement in the U.S. News rankings is further testament to the outstanding legal education and exceptional value we offer students at LSU Law," the school's dean, Alena Allen, said in a press release.

3 weeks ago | lsureveille.com | Jason Willis

LSU is adding a new coastal meteorology degree program under the College of the Coast and Environment, the university announced Monday. The program will start accepting enrollees in the fall. It will be within the department of oceanography and coastal sciences. Especially in Louisiana, which faces coastal challenges such as hurricanes and erosion, the degree program is vital.

1 month ago | lsureveille.com | Jason Willis

LSU softball's Tori Edwards and Maci Bergeron were named Division I All-Americans by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Wednesday, capping off a successful season for the duo known as the "Smash Sisters."Edwards, a freshman first baseman, was named a second-team All-American after tying the LSU single-season home run record with 18. She had a .375 batting average on the season with 73 RBI. Edwards has also been named an All-American by D1Softball and Softball America.