BATON ROUGE – LSU has been selected as a best value on both Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the “Best Values in Public Colleges, 2013” and “The Princeton Review 100 Best Value Colleges for 2013,” presented by USA Today.

“LSU has consistently been ranked as a best value by publications like Kiplinger’s and Princeton Review,” said LSU Interim President and Interim Chancellor William Jenkins. “These rankings prove yet again that LSU offers a great, quality education for a good price. In these tough economic times, we must maintain the highest standard of education possible for the citizens of our state and beyond.” 

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance annually names the 100 best values in public colleges, ranking four-year schools that combine outstanding education with economic value. This year, LSU ranks 90 overall for in-state student value, and out-of-state student value, LSU is ranked 100.

BATON ROUGE – LSU is a Tree Campus USA for the first time, the Arbor Day Foundation has announced.

Tree Campus USA is a national program created in 2008 to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals.

“Achieving recognition as a Tree Campus USA is an important component in the overall management of the Urban Forest at LSU,” said Fred Fellner, assistant director of LSU Landscape Services. “The size and value of the campus forest, both in literal and perceptive terms, is enormous. The trees are recognized world over and are a signature element at LSU.

“The Tree Campus designation with associated requirements provides a framework for professional observation and care, reporting of planting and removals, disaster response and mitigation, and communication and education. The Arbor Day Foundation is a premier, long standing organization which embodies the Tree Campus focus. This focus is consistent with the mission of Landscape Services.”

BATON ROUGE – TEDxLSU 2013 is an independently organized event based on the theme of evolution – generating new thought by connecting existing resources. The inaugural event, TEDxLSU: Evolve will take place on Saturday, March 9, in the Reilly Theatre at LSU from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

TEDxLSU showcases innovative Louisianans who will each give the “talk of their life” around the power of ideas. Presenters include innovative thinkers, from both the university and the greater community, who will discuss their approaches to some of humanity’s fundamental concerns. Their creativity stems from linking resource networks, exploring across disciplines, transgressing cultural boundaries, and seeking simple, tangible solutions.

This diverse group of thought leaders, maverick thinkers and achievers, entrepreneurs and innovators, and humanitarians educate, inspire and stimulate change and evolution with the ultimate goal being inspired action across communities.

“To us, action includes the promotion and creation of ventures that will help shape the future of our region and state in a positive manner,” stated Joey Watson, TEDxLSU event organizer.