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During a visit to LSU today, First Lady of the United States Melania Trump announced a new $7.2 million endowment to permanently support LSU students who have experienced foster care. The gift marks an investment in the tenets of the First Lady's Fostering the Future initiative, which connects young people from foster care with educational opportunities and resources designed to help them thrive.

Five projects across four LSU campuses aim to give patients clearer answers about what to expect after surgery, alert care providers about falls, improve cancer care, train doctors using virtual reality and protect babies who can't advocate for themselves. 

LSU System President Dr. Wade Rousse announced four finalists for the position of Chancellor of Louisiana State University of New Orleans (LSUNO), following a national search to identify the university's next leader. The selected finalists will be invited to campus November 3 and 4.

As a result of unauthorized organized gatherings as well as disruptive behavior near the Enchanted Forest, Pentagon and Greek Theater after Homecoming, LSU President Wade Rousse is announcing immediate game day safety improvements. The changes are designed to ensure LSU provides an environment that is safe and enjoyable for our students, alumni, families and visitors while preserving traditional tailgating experiences that make our game day atmosphere one-of-a-kind nationally.

Responding to emergent concerns about pedestrian safety along Nicholson Drive, President Wade Rousse and Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet announced they are jointly working on potential enhancements from Bob Petit to Lee Drive. LSU student, Leah Fonte and her fiancé died over the weekend walking home after being hit by a car on Nicholson Drive near Lee.

It is with deep sadness that LSU shares the loss of one of our students early this morning. Leah Fonte passed away after being hit by a car on Nicholson Drive near Lee.