LSU Campus Life

Meet the 2024 Leadership LSU Cohort

The 16 students chosen for the cohort met weekly during the spring semester to explore how to become actively engaged and purposeful contributors to the LSU community and society.

Highlights from the session include past Leadership LSU alums Brandon Smith, LLSU 2005, and Krista Allen Raney, LLSU 2010, who led a discussion about community engagement. Students also had the opportunity to work in groups on community issues and present those solutions at the closing session. Stoles were then given to all participants.

Read more about each cohort member: https://www.lsu.edu/campus-life/news/2024/2024-leadership-lsu-cohort.php

Congratulations to our student employees who will be graduating from LSU tomorrow! Campus Life appreciates the dedication, commitment and support you have given to our office. We are going to miss seeing you around campus and in our office.

Taizija Carter
Graphic Designer
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Graphic Design
Graduating with Honors and initiation into the Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society

Morgan Cook
Photographer
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Photography
Graduating with Honors and initiation into the Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society

Briana Lavigne
Student Assistant, Marketing and Communications
Bachelor of Science in Marketing

LSU Campus Life awarded the 2023-24 Tom W. Dutton Scholarship to 10 female students who were nominated for their participation and leadership in campus and community service activities.

The Tom W. Dutton Award is presented to women undergraduate or graduate students for outstanding service to the university community through participation and leadership in community service activities while attending LSU.

Congratulations to the following students (shown in order of appearance):

Ms. Lucinda Boyd
Ph.D. Candidate
College of Science, Department of Chemistry; Major: Analytical Chemistry
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

Haley B. Fuller
Senior
College of Engineering; Major: Chemical/Nuclear Engineering
Hometown: Lenoir City, Tenn.

Layla Harmon
Junior
Manship School of Mass Communication; Major: Political Communication
Hometown: New Orleans, La.

Nkechi Kingsley
Graduate Student (Ph.D.)
Cain Department of Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Imo State, Nigeria

Alaysha LeBlanc
Senior
Humanities & Social Sciences; Major: Anthropology
Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.

Kenedi Lynch
Senior
College of Science; Major: Biological Sciences
Hometown: Houston, Texas

Ahlaya Martin
Junior
Humanities & Social Sciences; Major: Psychology; Hometown
San Francisco, Calif.

Mea Morrell
Senior
Manship School of Mass Communication; Major: Mass Communication
Hometown: New Orleans, La.

Elaine Nkwocha
Graduate Student
College of Science; Major: Biological Sciences
Hometown: Imo State, Nigeria

Lauren Wade
Junior
College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Major: Communication Disorders
Hometown: Bossier City, La.

LSU

On April 29, 2024, we celebrated outstanding leaders, advisors, and student organizations at the annual Love Purple Live Gold Awards during a ceremony at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU. Out of 231 nominees, 15 awards were given out to student leaders for their outstanding efforts during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Congratulations to the following individuals, listed by appearance:

New Student Leader Award: Karrie Cheng
The New Student Leader Award is presented to a student in their first year on campus who exhibits a commitment to LSU and the surrounding community through participating in leadership programs and taking on active roles in student organizations.

Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year Award: Hannah Hauck
The Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year Award is presented to a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated their commitment to LSU and our wider community through hard-work, leadership, and service.

Senior Legacy Award: Kenedi Lynch
The Senior Legacy Award is presented to one senior who has used their time at LSU to get deeply involved on-campus and in the Baton Rouge community.

Champion of Students Award: Sergeant First Class Keith Rupe, Advisor of the LSU Pershing Rifles
The Champion of Students Award is presented to an LSU faculty or staff member who has demonstrated outstanding service to a student organization.

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Unsung Hero Award: Jyoti Aryal
The Unsung Hero Award is presented to one student who has made a significant difference in their respective organization without holding an executive position.

Graduate Student of the Year Award: Md Tanvir Ahmed Sarkar
The Graduate Student Leader of the Year Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated their commitment to LSU by making positive changes on campus and serving as a role model and collaborator to other students.

To read more about these individuals and the Love Purple Live Gold Awards, click here: https://www.lsu.edu/campus-life/leadership/rso-awards.php

On April 29, 2024, we celebrated outstanding leaders, advisors, and student organizations at the annual Love Purple Live Gold Awards during a ceremony at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU. Out of 231 nominees, 15 awards were given out to student leaders for their outstanding efforts during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Congratulations to the following student organizations, listed by appearance:

Member Engagement and Development Award: Medical Buddies by Alpha Epsilon Delta

Community Impact Award: Project Excel by Collegiate 100

Collaboration Program Award: International Fusion by the International Student Association and LSU Student Government

Commitment to Scholarship Award: MCAT Study Buddies and Resource Auction by Alpha Epsilon Delta

Campus Engagement Award: Festival of Nations by the International Student Association

New Undergraduate Student Organization Award: Bengals in the Wild at LSU

Most Improved Organization of the Year Award: Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi

Graduate Student Organization of the Year Award: International Student Association

Student Organization of the Year Award: Alpha Epsilon Delta

To read more about these student organizations and the Love Purple Live Gold Awards, click here: https://www.lsu.edu/campus-life/leadership/rso-awards.php

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the 2024 Tiger Twelve! 👏

These Tigers demonstrate excellence in all areas, including academics, leadership and service.

1️⃣2️⃣: https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2024/04/29-tiger-twelve-2024-quotes.php

LSU Campus Life

At LSU, we are deeply committed to creating an environment that makes success possible for all students during their time on campus and beyond.
Please consider giving a gift of $5 or more today to support student success through one of our 3 priority funds:
Student Emergency Support Fund: provides immediate financial support for students in crisis, helping them stay on track to graduation.
Collegiate Recovery Fund: Equips students with resources to support their wellbeing and resiliency on their path to recovery from addiction and substance abuse.
Suit Up Fund: Provides grants for students in need to shop for professional attire, boosting their job search confidence.
Make your gift now at https://givingday.lsu.edu/pages/division-of-student-affairs-2.

Ignite student success by ensuring no student has to turn down a career-shaping internship! When 75 donors give to Student Affairs, Scott Brakebill will unlock $75,000 for the Lagniappe Internship Opportunity Fund.
At LSU, we believe that financial constraints, such as living costs or travel expenses, shouldn't cause students to miss out on an internship offer.
The campus-wide Lagniappe Internship Fund aims to reduce financial barriers LSU students may face when presented with out of state or unpaid internships.
Make your gift at https://givingday.lsu.edu/pages/division-of-student-affairs-2.

Students spend 153 hours each week outside of the classroom preparing to achieve their potential inside the classroom and beyond. On Giving Day, your gift will remove barriers to student persistence (Emergency Student Support Fund), provide resources to support student resilience (Collegiate Recovery Fund), and bolster student confidence as they embark on their careers (SuitUp Fund)! Make your gift on Wednesday, at https://givingday.lsu.edu/pages/division-of-student-affairs-2.

Delayed Opening! Due to the weather closure, the LSU Food Pantry will open on Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Place your order online starting at noon on Wednesday. lsu.edu/foodpantry

Thank you to everyone participating in the LSU Staff Senate holiday food drive to benefit the LSU Food Pantry! A total of 1,115 pounds were donated.

The pantry is stocked up and open to students through Thursday, December 21. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. Place your order online at lsu.edu/foodpantry and pick it up on the first floor of the LSU Student Union.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Image: Campus Life student employee Miles prepares a box for pickup.

Congratulations to our Campus Life December graduates! 🎉
We are proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to watch you grow in your career. Tigers! 💜💛

Bryce Duhon, Campus Life Graduate Assistant
Master of Science in Sport Management

Whitney Landry, Campus Life Graduate Assistant
Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Management

Caitlyn Morrison, Campus Life Involvement Coordinator
Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration

Alyssa Welters, Campus Life Student Office Assistant
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a minor in International Studies

Congratulations to our fall graduates!

Congratulations to these students!

The LSU Food Pantry is open from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day during the semester break except for the holiday break. We will be closed from December 22 - January 1. All orders are accepted online at lsu.edu/foodpantry.

Are you open to volunteer for a day of service? The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Campus Life will be hosting MLK Legacy Day to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The event will take place January 15, 2024, in the LSU Student Union. Service will be from 8 a.m.-noon, with volunteer check-in in the Magnolia Room and departure starting at 9 a.m. to multiple service sites in the Baton Rouge area.

The day will conclude with a community celebration from 1:15-5 p.m. in the Atchafalaya Room, where students, faculty, staff, and community members will be able to engage in a panel and enjoy the Academy Award-nominated biopic Selma (2014).

Visit https://www.lsu.edu/diversity/oma/events/mlk-celebration-1.php for more information and registration details.

Congrats to the students who received their LSU Rings at today’s ceremony. Reigning Miss LSU Ivy Robichaux and Mike The Tiger on hand to present the rings. Each student was given their ring on stage and then had a photo op with Mike the Tiger. Along with the students, Mike received his ring.

Fun Fact: The night before the LSU Ring Ceremony, each student has the unique and distinct privilege of having their LSU Ring watched over by Mike in his habitat.

Long considered a Tiger Tradition and an academic milestone for juniors, the LSU Ring is reserved for alumni, currently enrolled undergraduates who have completed 75 credit hours, and currently enrolled graduate students who have completed 18 credit hours.

More information about the LSU Ring is available at lsu.edu/lsuring.

We are closing out Homecoming Week by celebrating our door decor winners. The Office of Student Affairs takes the place of Best in Show with their medal celebration.

The LSU Alumni Association receives the Runner Up with their Angel Reese Barbie display. President & CEO, Joe Carvalhido, accepted the award for the office.

Thank you to everyone for participating this week!

Congratulations to Juliette LeRay and Brooks Belanger! The 2023 LSU Homecoming Queen and King.

Thank you to all who participated in the 2023 LSU Homecoming Spirit Banner competition! We are amazed by the creativity put in by these campus departments and organizations to depict their own view of "Champion Status."

Banner 1: Alpha Phi, Delta Chi, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Banner 2: Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Phi Epsilon
Banner 3: Phi Mu, Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Alpha
Banner 4: Student Philanthropy Council at LSU
Banner 5: Dance Marathon at LSU
Banner 6: Delta Gamma
Banner 7: Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Chi
Banner 8: LSU Student Government
Banner 9: Tau Kappa Epsilon and Theta Chi
Banner 10: Delta Zeta and Sigma Nu
Banner 11: Tri Delta and Phi Gamma Delta
Banner 12: LSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Banner 13: Chi Omega and Acacia
Banner 14: Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Tau Omega
Banner 15: Kappa Delta and Pi Kappa Alpha
Banner 16: Alpha Epsilon Delta

Also, as a reminder, make sure to stop by our Bengal Block Party with Family Weekend in partnership with . It is today from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Tower Drive. This will be the last chance to grab a Homecoming t-shirt!