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.

Half of all medical students graduating from LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health New Orleans will remain in Louisiana to complete their residency training, according to the results of the 2025 National Resident Matching Program.

Dr. Nick Mason, Assistant Professor and Curator of Birds at Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science, has been awarded the highly competitive National Science Foundation CAREER Award.

The LSU Museum of Art has, again, achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.