LSU System
Coverage of LSU System in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana college student IDs can soon be digitized
Louisiana's colleges and universities will soon offer digital student IDs via LA Wallet, a phone app, under a new law effective August 1. The law, sponsored by Sen. Larry Selders, allows institutions to implement the system, with estimated costs ranging from $100,000 to $800,000 per system. Some universities are currently evaluating implementation, with potential delays before the fall semester.
- Roundup: US auto sales / Jones Act / LSU New Orleans ceremony
U.S. auto sales in Q2 showed mixed results with General Motors reporting a 4% decline while Stellantis, Toyota, and Hyundai saw growth. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans urged President Donald Trump to let a Jones Act waiver expire, arguing it harms U.S. shipping and national security. LSU New Orleans held a ceremony to mark its return to the LSU System after 15 years under the University of Louisiana System.
- UNO’s future as a research institution in doubt as it rejoins LSU System
The University of New Orleans (UNO) may lose its R2 research status after rejoining the LSU System, as financial stability is prioritized over maintaining research activity. LSU System President Wade Rousse emphasized revenue growth and expense management, while UNO's transition back to LSU follows years of declining enrollment post-Hurricane Katrina. The Louisiana Legislature allocated $20 million to aid UNO's transition, but long-term research status remains uncertain.