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Turning land into a lifestyle: Homesteading journey blossoms for Bossier City family
On a pastoral plot of land more than 8,000 miles from their native South Africa, Junette and Marcus Van Der Merwe have carved out a life that shares similarities with how they grew up.
Henderson 4-H club serves hope, meals to Monroe’s homeless
The Henderson Project 4-H Community Club recently demonstrated the true spirit of service by feeding homeless people in Monroe, through a partnership with The Simple Project — an outreach that provides meals, clothing and compassion to those less fortunate.
LSU AgCenter partners with Crowville cafe to promote healthier dining choices
The LSU AgCenter partnered with a rural restaurant in northeast Louisiana to help locals make healthy choices when dining out.
President Rousse Announces Retirement of LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil
LSU President Wade Rousse announces the retirement of LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil effective July 1, 2026, after 13 years in the role and more than 43 years of outstanding service in the LSU system.
LSU President Announces Vision for Access and Excellence: Admission Standard Revisions and 90 Hour Bachelor Degree Program Approval Shows Support for Elevating the Way LSU Educates Louisiana
President Wade Rousse is sharing an ambitious path forward for the LSU system with a vision for elevating the way LSU educates Louisiana. Speaking before the Board of Supervisors during their February meeting, Rousse emphasized that to be among the nation's top 50 research institutions LSU must grow its research dollars, improve its facilities and set admissions standards that "reflect our ambition for excellence."
LSU System Announces Hiring of System Chief Procurement Officer
Louisiana State University President Wade Rousse announces the appointment of Michele Montero as his new System Chief Procurement Officer.
From Prevention to Care, LSU Advances Brain Health Across the Lifespan
Across the LSU system, top scientists are advancing brain health research that helps people protect memory, detect disease earlier, and live better with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Metabolism at the Core of Heart and Brain Health
Metabolism plays a central role in both heart and brain health, influencing how organs use energy and resist disease. LSU Health Shreveport research highlights how metabolic function affects cardiovascular and neurological well-being and could open doors to new prevention and treatment strategies.
LSU System Announces Hiring of Meg Casper Sunstrom as Chief Communications Officer
LSU President Wade Rousse has named Meg Casper Sunstrom to serve as Chief Communications Officer of the LSU System. Sunstrom, who will begin her new role on February 18th, most recently served as the Chief Communications Officer for the Louisiana State Legislature.
New LSUHS Degree Pathways Strengthen Healthcare Workforce in Louisiana
Louisiana, like much of the nation, faces a growing shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, particularly in high-impact fields that support patient diagnosis, treatment and long-term care. Meeting that challenge requires new approaches to education that move students into the workforce faster, reduce the cost of training and prepare graduates to make an immediate difference. LSU Health Shreveport is answering that call by partnering with other LSU system campuses.