What F. King Alexander says about LSU’s efforts to promote diversity in admissions 

Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision about race-conscious university admissions, the Biden administration has advocated for a shift toward holistic admissions to promote diversity.

Large donor to Louisiana GOP caught up in SCOTUS controversy 

A large donor to the Republican Party of Louisiana and to GOP Attorney General...

How candidates for governor propose keeping LSU competitive

Six of the seven major candidates for Louisiana governor presented their ideas to keep LSU competitive as the state’s flagship university at a forum held Wednesday evening at the university’s Student Union. 

Congress tries to figure out how to set AI ‘rules of the road’ 

The development of artificial intelligence presents far-reaching challenges for virtually every aspect of modern...

Roof fortification grant program on track to exceed goals

Louisiana has begun certifying local contractors and evaluators for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program...

Louisiana, like other Southern states, relies on outside airborne help to fight wildfires 

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said last week he will ask the Legislature for money...

Brian Kelly calls for ‘balance’ between LSU academics and athletics

When head football coach Brian Kelly pointed out a difference in priorities between LSU and Notre Dame, where he previously coached, in an ESPN interview, his comments drew immediate reaction.

Louisiana governor candidates tell how they would boost state’s tourism

Reducing crime, retaining tax credits for film productions and legalizing marijuana are ways Louisiana’s gubernatorial candidates say the state could boost its tourism industry.

Marathon’s refinery downriver has recent history of accidents and chemical leaks 

The Marathon Petroleum refinery in Garyville, where a large chemical fire forced evacuations last week, has had more than a dozen emergency incidents within the past five years, state records indicate.

German company wins bid on Gulf of Mexico’s first offshore wind energy lease 

A German energy company won rights Tuesday to the first-ever offshore wind lease in the Gulf of Mexico, bidding $5.6 million for 102,480 acres in federal waters off the coast of southwest Louisiana.