LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Dr. Robert Hogan, #LSUHSS Department of Political Science Professor, recently spoke with WBRZ, providing expert analysis of Louisiana’s growing early voting trend and the factors influencing voter behavior and participation. Read more: wbrz.com/news/more-than-520-…

Celebrate First-Gen Celebration Week from November 2– November 6! 📍 Various locations and virtual events Some events require RSVP. Scan the QR code for the full calendar and more information.

What can we learn from the science of how children think? Emily M. Elliott, professor in the #LSUHSS Department of Psychology, explores memory, attention and learning in Maximizing Children's Memory Potential. Pre-order: routledge.com/Maximizing-Chi…

#LSUHSS Sociology Professor Tim Slack’s research is contributing to national conversations on health care and rural communities, with coverage on NPR’s Morning Edition and in the Associated Press. NPR: npr.org/2026/09/30/nx-s1-598… AP: apnews.com/article/rural-vot…

This week, our faculty, staff, and college leadership shared with LSU Senior Vice Chancellor and Provost Joseph Messina how our human-centered, future-focused approach to teaching, research, and scholarship advances knowledge and makes an impact at LSU and beyond.

⚖️ What a week! #GeauxPreLaw Week 2026 brought LSU students opportunities to explore law school, connect with legal professionals and gain valuable insight into their future in law. Thank you to everyone who helped make #GeauxPreLaw Week 2026 a success!

⚖️ The best way to end #GeauxPreLaw Week 2026: The LSU Law School Information Fair! Students interested in law school had the opportunity to connect with representatives from more than 70 law schools from across the country.

Start exploring your options at the #GeauxPreLaw Week Law School Information Fair! Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 70 law schools from across the country.

⭐Join us TOMORROW for day 5 of #GeauxPreLaw Week ⭐ LSU Law Student Panel | 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Pre-Law 102 and Beyond! | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 📍 All sessions are in the Capital Chamber Room-329 in the LSU Student Union. No registration is required.

⭐ Day 3 of #GeauxPreLaw Week gave students the opportunity to visit the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. Thank you to Judge Hester, Judge Balfour and the First Circuit Court of Appeal for welcoming our students and sharing your expertise during #GeauxPreLaw Week! ⚖️

⭐ TOMORROW is day 3 of #GeauxPreLaw Week ⭐ Connect & Collaborate: Creating Networking Skills for Success | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Visit with Judge Chris Hester | 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Visit lsu.edu/prelaw for more information.

Join us TOMORROW for day 2 of Geaux Pre-Law Week! Tuesday's events will help you to prepare for law school and explore what’s possible after earning your degree. 📍 All sessions are in the Capital Chamber Room-329 in the LSU Student Union. No registration required.

#GeauxPrewLaw Week 2026 kicks off TOMORROW Monday, September 28 at 9:30 a.m. ⭐ For the full list of #GeauxPreLaw events, visit lsu.edu/prelaw .

Court is in session! #GeauxPreLaw Week 2026 begins MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 at 9:30 a.m. ‼️ ➡️For the full list of #GeauxPreLaw events, visit lsu.edu/prelaw

⭐Geaux Pre-Law Week 2026 starts Monday, September 28⭐ All LSU students are welcome to attend. Select events require advance registration. Visit lsu.edu/prelaw to see the full list of events throughout the week.

#LSUHSS @LSUGeogAnthro Professor Dr. Kristine DeLong's research study with the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Germany found that the Flower Garden Banks reef, located off the Louisiana and Texas coasts, is being affected by nitrogen pollution from the Mississippi River.

Dr. James Garand, Emogene Pliner Distinguished Professor in the #LSUHSS Department of Political Science, has been named as a Boyd Professor, the most distinguished and highest professorial rank at LSU. Congratulations, Dr. Garand!

Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean, Fred C. Frey Endowed Chair in the #LSUHSS Department of History, has been named as a Boyd Professor, the most distinguished and highest professorial rank awarded by LSU. Congratulations, Dr. Sheehan-Dean!

The @LSUCareerCenter 's Fall Career Expo is Thursday, September 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center! Visit Handshake to learn more.

Join the @LSUCareerCenter to get an in-depth overview of how to write your personal statement for law school. This series provides an overview on the basics of a strong personal statement and allow you to have your first draft reviewed in a personalized, one-on-one environment.