LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Throughout the year 2025, 130 LSU employees reached 25 or more years of service at LSU, including 14 outstanding LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences faculty members. We honor the dedication, commitment, and impact our employees make every day.

We are still reflecting on an unforgettable commencement ceremony and an extraordinary graduating class 🎉 Congratulations to all our Spring 2026 #LSUHSS graduates!

#LSUHSS Class of 2026, you did it! We are so proud of you. Congratulations!💛💜 #LSU26 #ForeverLSU

TOMORROW is #LSUHSS Commencement 🎓 🎓Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. 📍Maravich Assembly Center 🕐Check-in is between 7:15 – 7:45 a.m. Graduates may not be admitted after 7:45 a.m. Ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m. Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Eight #LSUHSS students are graduating this spring with an LSU Distinguished Communicator Medal! Through strong writing, speaking, and leadership skills, these graduates have shown how communication drives impact both inside and outside the classroom.

Celebrating 19 students from the LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences who have been named Spring 2026 Distinguished Undergraduate Research Awardees 🎓

✨The graduating student survey is now open! Spring graduates have until May 31 to complete the survey which helps LSU measure success in preparing students for life after graduation. Complete the survey at app.joinhandshake.com/first_destinat…

#LSUHSS Spring Commencement Ceremony is this SATURDAY at 8:00 a.m. in the Maravich Assembly Center💜 💛 Visit lsu.edu/commencement for more information.

We are so proud that four #LSUHSS students are members of this year’s LSU Tiger Twelve class! Members of Tiger Twelve are undergraduate seniors who contribute positively to campus and demonstrate commitment to intellectual achievement. Visit lsu.edu/student-affair… to learn more.

Maurice Carlos Ruffin, associate professor @LSUCWprogram in the LSU Department of English, has received a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship in Fiction. Ruffin is one of just 10 writers nationwide selected this year.

TUESDAY! APRIL 28TH! The vibes will be egg-celent. 💜💛 #LSU #LSUChancellor

It’s LSU Day at the Capitol. Excellence. Accessibility. Louisiana’s FUTURE! See you soon, Legislators. #lalege #lagov #LSUDay

#LSUHSS students showcased their research at LSU Discover Day, @lsu_our ’s annual undergraduate research conference. Students demonstrated the depth and excellence of their work alongside dedicated faculty mentors. #lsuresearch #lsudiscoverday #lsudiscoverday2026 #LSU

Celebrating an exceptional member of our team, Ahmari Metoyer, our #LSUHSS Student Employee of the Year nominee! 🎉 The @LSUCareerCenter SEOTY program honors students who go above and beyond through outstanding communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership.

Congratulations to Dr. Ashley N. Mack, associate professor in @lsu_cmst , recipient of the 2026 LSU Alumni Association Faculty Excellence Award. Their contributions reflect a deep commitment to both scholarship and the LSU community.

Congratulations to Maurice Carlos Ruffin, associate professor in @LSUEnglish , recipient of the 2026 Carruth McGehee Award for Excellent Research by a Junior Faculty Member.His work reaches well beyond the classroom by inspiring the next generation of writers.

Congratulations to Dr. Andre Pagliarini, assistant professor in @HistoryLsu,recipient of the 2026 LSU Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award. His transformative research is advancing new perspectives in his field and highlights the impact of emerging scholarship at LSU.

Congratulations to Dr. Michael P. Bibler, associate professor in the Department of English, recipient of the 2026 LSU Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Teaching Award. His dedication to graduate education continues to inspire and shape the next generation of scholars.

Congratulations to Dr. Helena Fietz, assistant professor in @LSUGeogAnthro , recipient of the 2026 David J. Kriskovich Distinguished Professorship. Her work enriches our academic community and elevates LSU on a global stage.

Our faculty and staff welcomed Chancellor James Dalton to the LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences. We shared our enduring commitment to scholarship, student success, and the vitality of the humanities and social sciences at LSU.