Student Achievements
At LSU, a community of dedicated and high-achieving students, alumni, faculty, staff, and researchers is shaping the future across diverse fields. These stories showcase the unique journeys of those who are propelling LSU’s mission to change the world.
LSU sophomore Calcea Johnson has been named to the prestigious Ebony Power 100 list, spotlighting influential Black leaders shaping the future. Johnson joins fellow LSU Tigers Angel Reese and Sha’Carri Richardson.
Each spring since 2003, LSU has honored 12 outstanding seniors who contribute positively to the life of the campus, surrounding community, and/or society. These 12 individuals are recognized as the Tiger Twelve. Meet the Class of 2024.
Ogden Honors College Sophomore Named 2022 Udall Scholar
LSU sophomore Bridget Seghers has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation.
Ogden Honors Sophomore Becomes LSU’s First John Robert Lewis Scholar
Antavion “Tay” Moore is an Ogden Honors College sophomore studying political science and music. Moore is a Louisiana Service and Leadership or LASAL, Ron Brown, and now, LSU’s first Faith & Politics Institute John Robert Lewis Scholar.
LSU Sets Record in Awarding More Than 4,600 Degrees During Spring Commencement
LSU awarded a record 4,603 degrees at the university's 307th commencement exercises, surpassing the previous record of 4,443 awarded in spring 2019.
LSU Announces Dean's List, President's Honor Roll
LSU has announced the names of the students who have made the Dean's List and the President's Honor Roll for the spring 2022 semester.
LSU Student Media Journalists Bring Home Top Awards from National, Regional Media Competitions
Students from LSU Student Media outlets took home 19 awards for journalism excellence in the 2021 Region 12 Society of Professional Journalists Competition and six awards in the 2022 College Media Business & Advertising Managers Competition.
Introducing the Leadership LSU Spring 2022 Cohort
LSU has recognized 24 students as the Spring Cohort Class of 2022 for Leadership LSU, an annual program coordinated by LSU Campus Life.
Announcing the Spring 2022 LSU Distinguished Communicators
During May 2022 Commencement, 70 graduates across eight colleges will receive the LSU Distinguished Communicator Medal. Recipients of this honor are outstanding writers and speakers, with a strong command of visual literacy and technological communication.
2022 Love Purple Live Gold Awards Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Students
LSU Campus Life celebrated outstanding leaders, advisors and student organizations at the Love Purple Live Gold Awards on Monday, April 18. Out of 243 nominees, 16 awards were given out to student leaders for their outstanding efforts during the 2021-22 school year.
Eleven LSU Seniors to Graduate with Engaged Citizen Distinction
The Center for Community Engagement, Learning, and Leadership, or CCELL, in conjunction with LSU Campus Life, is pleased to announce its spring 2022 cohort of 11 seniors that will graduate from LSU next week with the Engaged Citizen distinction.