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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · 28d

Never forget.

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Max Stivers (he/him) @mstivers.bsky.social · Sep 8

So incredibly proud of the work @raymopt.bsky.social, @obrienemj.bsky.social, @faithstoneking.bsky.social, and the rest of LSU's Consortium for the Advancement of Suicide Prevention have done on campus and in our community for National Suicide Prevention Week/World Suicide Prevention Day.

Tips for Supporting Friends Who Are Thinking about Suicide

About 12% of young adults (almost 4,000 LSU students) have serious thoughts of suicide each year

What Can I Do?
- Break the silence. Start the conversation.
- If you're worried about your friend, you can ask if they are thinking about suicide
- Talk openly and directly about suicide
- Be warm, encouraging, supportive, and offer a listening ear
- Ask how you can support them; say, "I am here for you, how can I best support you?"

Who Can I Ask for Help?
- Did you know, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (24/7) to talk to a counselor about suicide, and figure out how to help your friend?
- In an emergency, call 911

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · 29d

As we remember the passing of Huey P. Long today, we reflect on the impact he had on LSU.

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Sep 8

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We Build Teams That Win: Climate-Resilient Farming

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Sep 8

September is National Rice Month, and LSU is leading innovation in one of the world’s most important crops.

Through the LSU AgCenter, researchers are creating rice varieties that yield more while using less water, land, and energy.

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lsuresearch.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social · Sep 3

The new #LSU Energy Institute will unify and expand the university’s leadership and resulting impact in energy research, innovation, policy, data, education, and service.
www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/09...
#ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW @lsuenergy.bsky.social @exxonmobiloil.bsky.social @entergy.com

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day, Tigers! Campus is closed in observance of the holiday.

Photo of the American flag waving in front of LSU's Memorial Tower

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 29

On this day 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall. Today, we remember and honor the lives lost during one of America's most devastating natural disasters.

The Peggy Martin rose is our symbol of hope. It reminds us that even after the storm, we rise.

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Read the full story here: www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

New Year, New Programs, Record Class: LSU Raises the Bar

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Meet the Class of 2029: one of the most accomplished and dynamic in LSU's history 🔥🔥

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 28

LSU’s COMET Lab is rethinking weather forecasting with Louisiana in mind.

The lab provides science-backed support to help state leaders and residents make critical decisions. Led by Dr. Paul Miller, the team takes a Gulf-specific approach to forecasting.

Student Hank Dolce in the COMET Lab working at a computer, looking at two monitors.

Three LSU students work at a computer in the COMET Lab. From left to right are Edwin Torres-Moya, Philip Johnson, and Hank Dolce.

Paul Miller, head of LSU’s Coastal Meteorology (COMET) Lab, center in purple shirt, with student lab workers, from left, Philip Johnson, Edwin Torres-Moya, Hank Dolce, Abby Rehagen, and Kayla Thomas.

Student Abby Rehagen works with COMET Lab director Paul Miller at a computer.

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 21

Welcome home, #LSU29 💜💛

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 20

Read more: lsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

Soaking up the Sun: LSU’s New Solar Shelters Provide Shade and Sustainability to Improve Campus Life

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 20

LSU just became the first SEC school with solar-powered shelters across campus!

A photo of a new solar shelter on LSU's campus in front of the bookstore.

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LSU College of Engineering @lsuengineering.bsky.social · Aug 19

🏆 Teamwork = Winning for Louisiana communities.

LSU BE students, alumni, faculty & Assumption Parish built the 50th LSU Community Playground Project playground — proving big wins happen when LSU & Louisiana work side by side.

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💜💛 www.lsu.edu/eng/news-sto...

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lsuresearch.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social · Aug 20

Living near a thermal waste treatment facility changes your body, #LSU research shows. Learn more about the work with the community in Colfax, Louisiana, published in Experimental Biology and Medicine: www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/08... @lsuscience.bsky.social @pbrcnews.bsky.social #WBTTW #ScholarshipFirst

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 18

The full story: lsu.edu/blog/2025/08...

First-Ever LSU Systemwide Research Retreat Launches Bold Collaboration in Biomedical Innovation

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Aug 18

LSU’s first Systemwide Research Retreat brought together 140 researchers across 6 campuses to launch collaborations in biomedical innovation.

A photo of LSU president Matt Lee speaking at LSU's first systemwide research retreat.

A photo of the entire group on the first day of LSU's systemwide research retreat.

A photo from one of the breakout sessions at LSU's systemwide research retreat.

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lsuresearch.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social · Jul 30

#LSU coastal science and chemical engineering team wins National Science Foundation recognition, $1.6M award to bring 10 of the nation’s best research students to Louisiana for energy, environment: www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
@lsuengineering.bsky.social @lsu-cce.bsky.social #WBTTW #ScholarshipFirst

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LSU Residential Life @lsureslife.bsky.social · Jul 23

DO: Check out our Move-in Dos & Don’ts🧳
DON’T: Keep scrolling📲

Learn more 🔗: lsu.edu/housing/about/blog/2023/07/moveindodont.php

#LSU | #myLSUhome

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lsuresearch.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meet Keith Mills, a new #LSU professor @lsuengineering.bsky.social @lsucse.bsky.social who will teach deep neural networks and sees #AI as intrinsically good when used as a tool to magnify human ingenuity, creativity.
www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/07...
#ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW #NewAtLSU #AIAppreciationDay

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Jul 16

📸 A little LSU in full bloom.

A photo of LSU's Memorial Tower on campus, with pink crepe myrtles in full bloom.

A closeup shot of pink crepe myrtles on LSU's campus with an arch in the background.

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Jul 4

Red, white, and blue with a side of purple and gold 💜💛

Have a safe and happy 4th of July, Tigers!

a photo of the American flag, Louisiana's state flag, and a gold LSU flag flying on the Parade Ground on LSU's campus

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Jun 26

Three letters. Two colors. One heart.

A photo of the LSU baseball team celebrating their victory in the Men's College World Series at Alex Box Stadium June 25, 2025. Fireworks are going off in the sky behind the stage.

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LSU @lsu.bsky.social · Jun 23

Good morning LSU baseball fans and LSU baseball fans only 💍

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