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September 19, 2025

LSUA Dedicates Decommissioned Army Tank Celebrating Central Louisiana’s Military Legacy and Promoting Generals Athletics

Louisiana State University of Alexandria has dedicated a decommissioned U.S. Army M60A3 Main Battle Tank at the entrance to The Fort athletic complex, honoring central Louisiana’s deep military heritage while symbolizing the courage and resilience of its championship teams.

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September 17, 2025

LSUA Breaks Ground on Campus Edge Project, Launching New On-Campus Apartments to Meet Record Growth

LSUA broke ground this week on a 176-unit apartment complex, launching its Campus Edge Project to meet soaring housing demand from record enrollment while creating new opportunities for growth and community development.

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September 16, 2025

LSUA Defies National Trends, Surging to 7,684 Students with Record-Setting Fall Enrollment

Louisiana State University of Alexandria has set a new record with 7,684 students enrolled for Fall 2025, surpassing its original 5,000-student goal by more than 150 percent and distinguishing itself as one of the fastest-growing universities in the South at a time when many institutions are shrinking.

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August 13, 2025

LSUA and Cleco Advance Healthcare Initiatives in Central Louisiana

Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) has secured initial funding for the development of a state-of-the-art health...

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June 27, 2025

LSUA Receives 10-Year Reaffirmation of SACSCOC Accreditation

LSUA proudly announces it has received reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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May 16, 2025

LSUA Celebrates Its Largest Class Ever with 628 Spring Graduates

Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) celebrated its largest graduating class to date, conferring degrees to 628 graduates...

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April 14, 2025

LSUA to Break Ground on New Housing Development and Commercial Hub with Launch of “Campus Edge” Project

LSUA has entered into a partnership with Durand Construction, LLC, after securing approval for a 50-year ground lease agreement to develop a new multi-unit apartment complex on the north edge of campus near the intersection of US 71 and LA 3170.

March 20, 2025

LSUA Receives A.C Buchanan Building in Donation from Rapides Regional Medical Center and The Rapides Foundation

This week, leaders and board members from Rapides Regional Medical Center officially handed over the ceremonial keys to the A.C. Buchanan...

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February 24, 2025

LSUA Secures Approval for Two New Bachelor’s Degrees in Disaster Preparedness and Cybersecurity Technology

Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is proud to announce that the LSU Board of Supervisors has approved two new Bachelor...

February 6, 2025

LSUA Ranked 4th Best College in Louisiana as Enrollment Surges 28%

Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) has secured the #4 spot in Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in Louisiana rankings, placing...

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January 28, 2025

LSUA School of Nursing Launches New Evening Option for Associate Degree

The LSUA School of Nursing is proud to announce the launch of its first evening option cohort for the Associate of Science in...

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December 19, 2024

LSUA Celebrates Commencement for its Largest Graduating Class Ever with 504 Graduates

LSU of Alexandria hosted family and friends on Thursday at the Rapides Parish Coliseum to celebrate the commencement of 504 graduates, LSUA’s largest graduating class to date.