Louisiana State University News

Kristen Leigh Hillburn of Metairie is the 2013 valedictorian of Archbishop Chapelle High School.

Mt. Carmel Academy in New Orleans presented diplomas to 226 students during commencement ceremonies May 20 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner.

Robert Mann, who holds the Manship chair in journalism at Louisiana State University and is an author, political blogger and longtime congressional staffer, will be writing a weekly opinion column for NOLA.com and The Times-Picayune. His column, which will focus on state politics, will debut this Sunday in the Reflections section.

Chef Rusty Hamlin, left, and Zac Brown at one of the Zac Brown Band's recent 'Eat and Greet' sessions for fans.

In a photograph from last year, LSU student Amy Olson prepares samples for analysis of the effect that sunlight has on the chemistry of oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill.

Louisiana legislators Thursday took time before their scheduled committee meetings to recognize and honor service members who lost their lives while in the line of duty.

New research shows that a signal species of fish in the Gulf Coast was harmed by exposure to crude oil toxins nearly a year after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster occurred.

Lawmaker's are moving forward with a proposal to increase student fees at LSU campuses in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Rachel Stuckey, a resident of Metairie, is the daughter of James and Terri Stuckey.

Kathy Q. Le, daughter of Ket and Hang Le of Marrero, is valedictorian of the Academy of Our Lady Class of 2013.

When the Justice Department secretly seized phone records of Associated Press reporters and editors, the AP got a taste of what many college journalists face from university administrators daily .

The Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District recognized the Teachers of the Year for individual schools and the district during the May school board meeting held last week.

No one is more passionate about the BioBlitz than John Francis, vice president of research, conservation, and education at National Geographic and head of the large team that helps the Park Service organize the annual event.

Six local authors will take part in a three-day creative writing conference at the University of the Pacific's main campus in Stockton June 14-16. There is an optional weeklong class/workshop follow-up for writers from 6 to 9:30 p.m. June 17-20. The interactive workshops and presentations will cover all aspects and genres of creative writing, from ... (more)

An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week .

The school year may be quickly coming to an end, but the seniors at Covington High haven't stopped exhibiting their talents - even after they have graduated.

It's official: The class of 2014 has begun its reign at St. Paul's School . During the Principal's Assembly held May 15, he tried to recognize the various awards, accomplishments, and deeds the students have achieved.

Dr. Nina Huff prepares to hug Big M Trophy recipient Gurmehar Singh Virdi, who honored her as his favorite teacher Thursday during the Big M Trophy luncheon at the Dutch Inn in Collinsville.

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Gov. Bobby Jindala s administration sought to deal with Medicaid cuts through the sale of public hospitals such as the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport.