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[Fierce] Animated GIF with pause

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Static image (png, jpg, or gif) - preferably a still of the animation, must use same ratio as animated gif
Animated image (gif)
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[Fierce] [Blog] Blog Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

[OPTIONAL] Title
[OPTIONAL] Number of Blog Items
[OPTIONAL] Filter by Tag
Filter Condition (Any or All)
Display Type (Card or Articles)

Card Style

Blog Listing

This artist's concept shows the magnetar 1E 1547.0-5408. Observations from NASA's IXPE reveal the strongest evidence yet that the star's extreme magnetic field changes how light travels through space, supporting a long-standing prediction of quantum physics. (NASA/Pablo Garcia)

When the Universe Does the Experiment

Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet for vacuum birefringence, a key prediction of quantum electrodynamics (QED), using NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) to study the magnetar 1E 1547.0−5408. The research, published in Nature, shows that the magnetar's powerful magnetic field changes how light travels through the vacuum of space. The discovery demonstrates how extreme cosmic environments can serve as natural laboratories for testing the fundamental laws of physics.

Summer Scholars Retrospective

“Being Able to Contribute to Our Country’s Security Every Day Is an Amazing Feeling”

Meet four LSU students in computer science, specializing in cybersecurity and AI, who are working with national laboratories to help secure the nation.

Article Style

Blog Listing

August 6, 2026

When the Universe Does the Experiment: Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet for vacuum birefringence, a key prediction of quantum electrodynamics (QED), using NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) to study the magnetar 1E 1547.0−5408. The research, published in Nature, shows that the magnetar's powerful magnetic field changes how light travels through the vacuum of space. The discovery demonstrates how extreme cosmic environments can serve as natural laboratories for testing the fundamental laws of physics.

August 3, 2026

Summer Scholars Retrospective:

July 30, 2026

“Being Able to Contribute to Our Country’s Security Every Day Is an Amazing Feeling”: Meet four LSU students in computer science, specializing in cybersecurity and AI, who are working with national laboratories to help secure the nation.

[Fierce] [Calendar] Calendar Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

[OPTIONAL] Title
Number of Calendar Items
[OPTIONAL] Filter by Category
Filter Condition (Any or All)
Display Type (Carousel or Articles)

Carousel Style

Calendar

August 6, 2026

Aug 6, 2026: Stiches in Time: Quilts and Fashion at Human Ecology Building

August 6, 2026

Aug 6, 2026: LSU Gulf Scholars Program Summer Showcase at Julian T. White Hall

August 6, 2026

Aug 6, 2026: SLOW: LSU School of Art Summer Contemporary at Glassell Gallery

Calendar

August 6, 2026

Aug 6, 2026: Stiches in Time: Quilts and Fashion at Human Ecology Building:

August 6, 2026

Aug 6, 2026: LSU Gulf Scholars Program Summer Showcase at Julian T. White Hall:

August 6, 2026

Aug 6, 2026: SLOW: LSU School of Art Summer Contemporary at Glassell Gallery:

[Fierce] Gallery with Options

This component contains the following customizations:

Gallery Asset
Gallery Output Type (Popup Slideshow Gallery, Carousel Gallery, Lightbox Gallery)
[OPTIONAL] Loop Popup Slideshow
[OPTIONAL] Slideshow Arrows
[OPTIONAL] Slideshow Buttons (Auto Play, Full Screen, Thumbnails, Close)
[OPTIONAL] Autoplay

[OPTIONAL] Autoplay Speed
[OPTIONAL] Carousel Arrows
[OPTIONAL] Loop Carousel
[OPTIONAL] Initial Slide
[OPTIONAL] Slides to Show
[OPTIONAL] Slides to Scroll

Popup Slideshow Gallery Type

Carousel Gallery Type

An artist’s rendering of the Louisiana State Seminary in Pineville, La., in 1866. The seminary would eventually relocate to Baton Rouge and become LSU after the Pineville campus burned in 1869.

Louisiana State Seminary in Pineville, Louisiana. - Rendering of original campus.

LSU cadets study veterinary medicine in the early years of LSU.

Cadets in Veterinary Classroom, circa 1900 - LSU cadets

The LSU football team of 1900 poses for a photo. The objects around the necks of a few of the gentlemen are actual nose guards, which historically did more harm than good.

Football Team, 1900 - LSU football team

In 1922 ground was broken on the LSU dairy barn. Today, the LSU AgCenter Dairy store sells homemade ice cream right on campus.

Dairy Barn Groundbreaking, 1922 - dairy barn

LSU’s Memorial Tower was dedicated in 1926 to pay tribute to Louisianans who lost their lives during World War I.

Memorial Tower circa 1926 - memorial tower

The 1911 Coed Club was an organization formed by women for women in the early years of female integration into college.

CC Club, 1911 Gumbo - Coed Club

Former Louisiana governor Huey P. Long poses with cadets of the Ole War Skule, who fought valiantly for our country.

Huey P. Long and Cadets of the Ole War Skule, circa - former governor Huey P. Long and cadets

Freshmen males meet to “learn the ropes” about being a Tiger in 1966. Thankfully, the tradition of purple and gold beanie caps is no longer followed.

Freshmen in Greek Theater - students

LSU law students study circa 1970. Today, LSU is a tobacco-free campus.

Law Students, circa 1960s - law students

From left to right: A.P. Tureaud, Jr., LSU’s first African American undergraduate, with students Nicole Moliere and Kirt Bennett, at the dedication of Tureaud Hall in 1990.

Tureaud Hall Dedication - dedication ceremony

One of LSU’s most recognizable alums, Shaquille O’Neal sits with former Chancellor William Jenkins, an LSU legend in his own right during the 1990s.

Shaquille O'Neal and Dr. William Jenkins - former chancellor and alumnus

In 2014 LSU had its largest African American graduating class in school history.

Summer Commencement 2014 - commencement in the Maravich Assembly Center

Lightbox Gallery Type

[Fierce] [News] News Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

[OPTIONAL] Title
RSS Feed
[OPTIONAL] Number of News Items
[OPTIONAL] Filter By Tag
Filter Condition
Display Type (Cards, Carousel, or Articles)

Cards Style

News Listing

LSU Research Merger Approved by Accreditor

At its June 2026 meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approved the merger of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) as branch campuses of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The merger became effective on August 1, 2026, formally recognizing the newly organized institution as Louisiana's flagship university and a unified research enterprise.

LSU Names Joseph P. Messina as Senior Vice Chancellor and Provost

LSU has named Joseph P. Messina as its next senior vice chancellor and provost, following an extensive national search. Messina will begin his role Aug. 3, 2026, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors.

LSU Strengthens Hurricane & Flooding Prediction, Protection, and Recovery

From storm surge forecasting and near-instant flood prediction to coastal restoration and advanced weather monitoring, LSU research helps Louisiana prepare for, withstand, and recover from hurricanes and flooding—protecting lives, infrastructure, and the future of our coast.

Carousel Style

News Listing

Articles Style

News Listing

August 4, 2026

LSU Research Merger Approved by Accreditor: At its June 2026 meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approved the merger of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) as branch campuses of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The merger became effective on August 1, 2026, formally recognizing the newly organized institution as Louisiana's flagship university and a unified research enterprise.

June 3, 2026

LSU Names Joseph P. Messina as Senior Vice Chancellor and Provost: LSU has named Joseph P. Messina as its next senior vice chancellor and provost, following an extensive national search. Messina will begin his role Aug. 3, 2026, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors.

May 29, 2026

LSU Strengthens Hurricane & Flooding Prediction, Protection, and Recovery: From storm surge forecasting and near-instant flood prediction to coastal restoration and advanced weather monitoring, LSU research helps Louisiana prepare for, withstand, and recover from hurricanes and flooding—protecting lives, infrastructure, and the future of our coast.

[Fierce] Responsive Video Embed

This is a simplied version of a video embed. The following information is needed to use this component:

Video URL, make sure you are using the "embed" version of the URL if the service you are using requires special encoding.
- YouTube embed links contain /embed/ in the URL path
- Do not use the full iframe code, only the URL is needed
Title of the Video for accessibility compliance
Width of embed display (100% or 50% of container are available options)
If displayed at 50%, the video may also be floated left or right of text