LSU College of Art + Design

09/02/2026

LSU landscape architecture alumni, join us!

LSU Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture Alumni Reception
(ASLA Conference in Los Angeles, California)

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Brunswig Square
2nd Floor
360 E 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

RSVP: https://lal.so/e/UINPD7Oebnx

No tickets; all are welcome. Please RSVP if you intend to come.

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Phillip Tebbutt for 30 years at LSU! Interim Director of the School of Interior Design, he has dedicated three decades of service to the school and educating future interior designers.

08/31/2026

Recent LSU architecture grad's innovative idea is selling:

Max Salvant was frustrated. Not by his class schedule or studies but by his notebooks. Three times a week, the LSU architecture student juggled a sketchbook for one class and two or three additional different-sized notebooks for other courses. Toting the unwieldy pile around between classes without....

08/28/2026

The LSU Art & Design Quad magazine 2026 issue Creating for the Future is live at design.lsu.edu!

Magazine design: LSU Graphic Design Student Office
Cover design (pictured): Ara Allen, MFA student

Read more: https://design.lsu.edu/quad-magazine-2026/

08/27/2026

The LSU College of Art & Design announces the launch of the new Steele Scholars Program, a scholarship to support LSU Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture students funded generously by LSU landscape architecture alumnus Johnny Steele.

The Steele Scholars Program provides one $50,000 award each year to support a fourth-year student in the LSU Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture who is preparing for a spring semester internship of significant professional value. One student will be selected annually, starting 2026.

“This kind of generosity truly changes lives,” said Arne Flaten, Dean of the College of Art & Design. “The Johnny Steele scholarship will support LSU landscape architecture students in pursuit of their dream careers, and further cement the program among the best in the country.”

Read more: https://design.lsu.edu/steele-scholars-program-for-the-robert-reich-school-of-landscape-architecture-announced/

08/25/2026

LSU School of Interior Design alumna Mary Caroline Dansky led the LSU Delta Delta Delta sorority house interior redesign with Dixon Smith Interiors, a "full circle" moment to show her love for LSU.

Read more via InRegister:

LSU alum and interior designer Mary Caroline Dansky led a summer refresh of the Delta Delta Delta sorority house on campus, honoring its A. Hays Town legacy while updating it for modern collegiate life.

08/24/2026

Congratulations to faculty members who were promoted this year, reflecting their meaningful scholarship and mentorship to LSU students!

Jason Jamerson was promoted to associate professor of digital art with tenure, Dr. Soo Jeong Jo was promoted to associate professor of architecture with tenure, and Derick Ostrenko was promoted to professor of digital art! These promotions reflects the esteem of colleagues and their crucial contributions to the LSU academic community. Well-deserved, all.

08/21/2026

Alumni spotlight: meet Amanda Farrist, an LSU School of Art alumna and artist!

Named “Best Visual Artist” 2026 of Baton Rouge by 225 Magazine, Amanda Farris is pursuing an artistic practice inspired by local nature. Read more: https://design.lsu.edu/alumni-spotlight-amanda-farris/

08/20/2026

College of Art & Design faculty retreat today: faculty and staff are getting ready for Fall 2026!

08/20/2026

SLOW reception on Saturday, August 22 6-8 p.m.!