Join Interim President Matt Lee as he highlights the recent achievements across all eight of our campuses and outlines the priorities shaping the university's future.

Most people think of retirement as slowing down—but not Kent Broussard. At 66, he enrolled at LSU and, after not playing an instrument for 45 years, marched his way into the Golden Band from Tigerland. From a lifelong fan with an old Tiger Band LP to a sousaphone player on Victory Hill, Kent’s journey proves it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Along the way, he discovered the power of teamwork, tradition, and the Tiger Band family that lifts each other up. This is the story of how one retiree turned his dream into reality—and became part of one of LSU’s greatest traditions.Read more: lsu.edu/blog/2025/09/kent-broussard.php#tigertubakent #tigerband #lsu

Public Safety Day is an annual event that is hosted by the LSU Police Department. It includes interactive booths, women's and men's self-defense demonstrations, impaired driving simulations, bicycle and pedestrian safety, K9 demonstrations, and much more!Geaux Tigers!

LSU dominates academics, research, and sports! Catch all the top system-wide 2024–2025 wins in this quick highlight reel. 🙌🏻

When hurricanes approach the Louisiana coast, accuracy can save lives. LSU’s CERA tool provides real-time storm surge and flood forecast data to operate billion-dollar flood protection systems and safeguard communities. 🌊⚡ #LSU #FloodProtection #StormSurge #HurricanePreparedness

When tropical storms push water onshore, storm surge can rise several feet in minutes—posing the greatest danger to coastal communities. LSU’s CERA tool helps predict and prepare for these life-threatening events. 🌊⚡ #LSU #StormSurge #HurricanePreparedness #FloodProtection

Since its inception in 2006, LSU’s Coastal Emergency Risks Assessment has been delivering ever-improving storm-surge forecasts via an easy-to-use website meant for coastal residents and the emergency managers tasked with keeping them safe.Read more ➡️ https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/08/cera-storm-surge-tool.php

Amid the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, one flower endured. Named for New Orleans gardener Peggy Martin, who lost her parents and her home in the storm, the rose that bears her name survived and came to symbolize hope, renewal, and resilience. On Saturday, the Peggy Martin Rose will adorn LSU football helmets—a lasting reminder that even after the storm, we rise.Learn more ➡️ https://lsu.edu/katrina-20th/index.php

Since its inception in 2006, LSU’s Coastal Emergency Risks Assessment has been delivering ever-improving storm-surge forecasts via an easy-to-use website meant for coastal residents and the emergency managers tasked with keeping them safe.Read more ➡️ https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/08/cera-storm-surge-tool.php

Interim President Matt Lee held a DIY tucker hat event during the first week of the 2025 fall semester!