LSU Snapshot
The Louisiana State University System (LSU System), like a good pot of gumbo, offers something that appeals to every taste. The LSU System is composed of 10 campuses and a public hospital system spanning the state. Student enrollment exceeds 54,000 and the system boasts about 2,000 faculty members. Campuses include flagship institution Louisiana State University (LSU) located in Baton Rouge, LSU Agricultural Center, the LSU Health Sciences Center, LSU Alexandria, LSU Eunice, the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and the University of New Orleans. Notable alumni include political strategist James Carville, actress Joanne Woodward, and basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.
