Office of the President

 

Leading LSU Forward

In his first few months at LSU, President Rousse has been hard at work—meeting with students, faculty, and staff, listening to the community, and building a strong foundation for the work ahead.

Messages from President Rousse

    President Rousse shares personal stories with LSU staff before the South Quad Community groundbreaking ceremony. President Rousse receives a festive welcome during his visit to the LSUA campus. President Wade Rousse and Executive Vice President James Dalton visit the LSU Health Sciences Shreveport campus and meet with Interim Senior Vice Chancellor Lester Johnson. President Rousse speaks with LSU Student Government Association members at one of their meetings.

    President Rousse with military personnel during the LSU Corps of Cadets Reactivation Ceremony in Tiger Stadium at halftime. President Rousse and his wife, Angela Rousse, greet and serve students during the Late Night Breakfast during finals week. President Rousse and his wife, Angela Rousse, cheer on the LSU Tigers as they march down Victory Hill before a football game. President Rousse converses with Dr Mette Gaarde during the Boyd Professors luncheon.

    President Rousse congratulates the first recipients of the WBTTW Employee Recognition Program, Aaron Cherry and Natale Nappi from LSU Facility Services, during the on-field presentation during a football game. President Rousse and his wife, Angela Rousse, in a group photo with student fans before a men’s basketball game. President Rousse and Executive Vice President Dalton in a group photo with the LSU Board of Supervisors. President Rousse and Executive Vice President Dalton receive a standing ovation at the Board of Supervisors meeting after the announcement of their administrative positions was made.

    We Build Teams that Win

    M-G Taylor and Casey Stannard with a wearable exoskeleton prototype.

    Team Blending Fashion and Engineering to Design a High-Tech Exoskeleton for Construction Safety

    LSU researchers are helping to develop a smart, AI-powered exoskeleton to protect construction workers from strain and injury. Blending engineering with apparel design, the team is creating wearable technology for diverse body types and real-world job demands.

    Students from the Kato research group

    From Parade Routes to Research Labs: Louisiana Students Rethink Mardi Gras Beads

    For many LSU students, Mardi Gras is not just a celebration. It is a part of their childhood, Louisiana culture, and their sense of home. They grew up along Louisiana parade routes, catching beads from floats, sharing king cake with family, and learning early what the season means to the communities around them. Today, those same students are bringing those lived experiences into the research lab.

    Lipford sets up a water logger, used to study hydrology at marsh sites.

    LSU Research Bites: How Restored Marshes Can Truly Support Louisiana’s Most Elusive Birds

    New findings show restored marshes can support secretive marsh birds when designed correctly. Variable water levels, shallow ponds, tidal creeks, and native vegetation like Roseau Cane help create habitats that mirror natural marshes and support declining bird species.

    Grounds Krewe's sustainability work is growing

    Grounds Krewe Continues to Grow Mardi Gras Sustainability Movement

    Since LSU alum Brett Davis founded Grounds Krewe, the company has helped reshape how Mardi Gras revelers think about throws. Grounds Krewe has sold more than 780,000 sustainable throws since 2020.

    Group plants a tree along LSU Lakes

    Planting a Legacy: University Lab School Student Leads Cypress Restoration Along LSU Lakes

    A University Laboratory School student turned a class project into a lasting environmental partnership, leading a cypress restoration along the LSU Lakes that connected students, educators, and community leaders while creating hands-on learning and long-term impact.

    Dustin LaFont works with children through his organization, Front Yard Bikes

    Building More Than Bikes: Dustin LaFont’s Mission to Empower Baton Rouge Youth

    LSU alumnus and Baton Rouge native Dustin Lafont founded Front Yard Bikes as a student, turning a simple enthusiasm for bicycles into a youth development framework built on hands-on learning and leadership.