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CHSE faculty and staff recently attended the joint Louisiana BESE and Board of Regents meeting on the evolving role of AI in education. Dean Roland Mitchell presented on how LSU is preparing AI-ready educators for Louisiana schools.

From helping teachers leverage AI in their practice to preparing students for a future where AI is part of everyday life, our faculty are leading conversations that will shape the future of teaching and learning in Louisiana. 💜🐯

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🏃‍♂️ From LSU student to Louisiana New Teacher of the Year semifinalist, Jared Smith is helping students discover confidence both in and beyond the gym.

As a physical education teacher and coach at Gonzales Middle School, the two-time LSU Kinesiology graduate is showing students that success isn't about being the best at something — it's about believing you can do hard things and continuing to grow. 🐯

Read more about his journey from Tiger to teacher. ⬇️

https://www.lsu.edu/chse/news/2026/smith-feature.php

As a recent LSU Kinesiology graduate, CHSE Ambassador and aspiring rural healthcare provider, Paris Bickham embraced every opportunity to learn, serve and make an impact while at LSU. 💜🐯

Her journey is a reminder of what can happen when passion, purpose and perseverance come together.

Read more about Paris' LSU experience and what's next for her future. ⬇️

https://www.lsu.edu/chse/news/2026/bickham-feature.php

The LSU School of Kinesiology is proud to launch the Louisiana Nature & Health Alliance, led by Jessica Stroope, PhD and Colin Wierts, PhD.

The inaugural summit brought together professionals from across Louisiana to explore how access to and interaction with natural environments can enhance physical, mental, and community well-being.

Read more: https://www.lsu.edu/chse/news/2026/nature-and-health-summit.php

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👋 it’s the last day to catch us at Teacher Leader Summit!

Stop by Booth 1119 in the Education Expo to connect with Louisiana A+ Schools at LSU and learn how arts integration supports engaging, student-centered learning across content areas.

Whether you’re already familiar with arts integration or just curious to learn more, we’d love to meet you, share resources, and talk about what’s happening across our statewide network.

📍 Booth 1119 | Education Expo
🗓 May 26–28, 2026
📍 Teacher Leader Summit | New Orleans, LA

See you there!



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Research that changes lives starts at LSU! As LSU surpasses $600 million in annual research activity for the first time ever, the momentum is only growing. 📈🐯💡

In the College of Human Sciences & Education, that impact means research that strengthens education, improves health and well-being, supports families and communities and creates meaningful change across Louisiana and beyond.

From classrooms to communities, CHSE is proud to be part of LSU’s record-breaking research enterprise. 💜💛

Research funding is more than a number. It is a direct investment in Louisiana’s future, and the momentum is only accelerating from here. Learn more about our historic rise: https://www.lsu.edu/researchmomentum/index.php