Champions in Every Field
It's more than helping students achieve degrees; it's about producing top-notch talent that goes out there and makes a real difference. So, when you see Louisiana thriving, you can bet that LSU had a big hand in it.
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Champions in Every Field
LSU is like the beating heart of Louisiana's workforce and economy – from the teachers who shape our future generations to the farmers who keep us fed, and all the way to the doctors, engineers, and everyone in between, so many paths begin at LSU.
Champions in Every Field
Our focus on key areas like agriculture, biomedicine, coastal studies, defense, and energy isn't just impressive; it's vital for the state's growth and well-being. Whether it's groundbreaking research or hands-on outreach efforts, LSU's impact touches so many aspects of our lives.
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Join the ranks of a vibrant community of students and scholars collectively dedicated to help you explore your ambitions, pursue your dreams, or advance your career. An elite research university with some of the top-ranked programs across the nation, LSU’s academic enterprise provides access to higher education for learners at every stage of life.
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It's More Than Research
At LSU, Louisiana's flagship institution, the research we perform is not only our duty, it's what drives us. From cancer and diabetes to coastal sustainability, energy, and agriculture, we improve the lives of our neighbors and loved ones every day. As a top research university, in the past year alone, LSU achieved $488 million in research activity across its eight campuses to advance Louisiana and the world. This achievement generated $1.3 billion in economic impact for Louisiana.
Statewide achievement in research across all campuses added $1.3 billion in economic impact for Louisiana. Increased federal research funding demonstrates enduring success of LSU's Scholarship First Agenda.
LSU jumped to No. 56 among universities granted U.S. utility patents in the National Academy of Inventors' 2023 Top 100 ranking. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, there are more than 2,500 undergraduate degree-granting institutions in the nation. The National Academy of Inventors ranks the top 100 among them using the number of patents received by their faculty in a single year.
The bacteria that cause strep throat and hospital-acquired infections could play a role in treating inoperable tumors that resist radiation and chemotherapy.
Leading Louisiana's Energy Innovation
LSU-led Team Wins Largest Grant Ever Awarded by U.S. National Science Foundation
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LSU researchers are leading a statewide team that will help create jobs in the energy sector, develop innovative solutions to energy challenges, and train the world’s energy workforce.
Energy companies, universities, community and technical colleges, and state agencies are part of this historic partnership.
$160 million
To fund energy innovation
50+ partners
From industry, education, and government
1 mission
Develop global energy solutions
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Your time at LSU will go by fast. Whether it’s exploring your interests, helping out in the community, or getting a head start on your career, there are plenty of ways you can get involved.