The American Society for Nutrition and the ASN Foundation have honored Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Leanne Redman with the 2025 E.V. McCollum Award – given to a clinical investigator who is perceived as a major creative force, actively generating new concepts in nutrition.

LSU and LSU of Alexandria have secured two of the top four spots in Niche’s Best Colleges in Louisiana for 2025. These rankings reflect both universities’ commitment to academic excellence, student success, and their profound impact on the state.

Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation for Alzheimer’s disease, which mostly impacts older adults and is among the leading causes of death. But thanks to a growing partnership between LSU and Ochsner Health, dementia care is improving.

In 2024, LSU solidified its position as a global leader in research, innovation, and impact. From securing a record-breaking $160 million NSF grant for energy transformation through the FUEL initiative to groundbreaking advancements in AI-powered nuclear security, LSU's achievements are transforming industries and improving lives.

A groundbreaking international expedition successfully drilled into the Earth's mantle in the Tyrrhenian Sea, recovering unique rock samples that challenge existing knowledge of the mantle's composition.

The Westminster Kennel Club has named Sara K. Lyle, associate professor of theriogenology at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, the recipient of its fourth annual Veterinarian of the Year Award.