In August 2005, Matthew Giglia was an LSU sophomore planning to pursue a medical career but wondering if he was doing so for the right reasons. Then Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, and everything changed. Read more: https://lsu.edu/blog/2025/08/katrina-giglia-doctor.php

#LSU29 is all moved in! Welcome Week can officially begin 💜

When Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana in 2005, LSU became a lifeline—transforming into one of the largest peacetime triage operations in U.S. history. This video tells the story of LSU’s role in response, recovery, resilience, and research, and how those efforts continue to shape Louisiana’s future 20 years later. Read more: https://lsu.edu/blog/2025/08/katrina-response-research.php

The Peggy Martin rose survived Hurricane Katrina. Two decades later, Peggy Martin reflects on the devastating storm and how this resilient bloom became a symbol of hope for the Gulf Coast community.Learn more about LSU’s role in response, recovery, and research on Katrina: https://lsu.edu/katrina-20th/index.php

Geaux Tigers!