Louisiana State University is home of the "Fighting Tigers." LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 21 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status.

Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $140 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.