1. Ohio State. Ohio State: For diehard Buckeyes fans, it’s called “The Ohio State University,” and they won’t let you forget it. What college football team has the biggest fanbase? The Biggest Fan Bases in College Football Texas. Alabama. Ohio State. Notre Dame. Florida. Michigan. USC. Oklahoma. Who are the […]
“According to LSU football tradition, the name came from a Civil War regiment known as the Louisiana Tigers, which distinguished itself with its fighting spirit in the battle of the Shenandoah Valley, where it was said they ‘fought like tigers,’” wrote Dan Hardesty in his book, “LSU: The Louisiana Tigers.” […]
Napoleon Bonaparte sold the land because he needed money for the Great French War. The British had re-entered the war and France was losing the Haitian Revolution and could not defend Louisiana. Why did the French leave Louisiana? As a result of its defeat in the Seven Years’ War, France […]
Cajun, descendant of Roman Catholic French Canadians whom the British, in the 18th century, drove from the captured French colony of Acadia (now Nova Scotia and adjacent areas) and who settled in the fertile bayou lands of southern Louisiana. The Cajuns today form small, compact, generally self-contained communities. What culture […]
A New Statehouse In 1845 Louisiana lawmakers approved a new state constitution requiring them to select a location for a new state capitol “not less than sixty miles from the city of New Orleans.” Baton Rouge, located about 100 miles north of New Orleans, was selected as the location for […]
New Orleans Voodoo is also known as Voodoo-Catholicism. It is a religion connected to nature, spirits, and ancestors. Voodoo was bolstered when followers fleeing Haiti after the 1791 slave revolt moved to New Orleans and grew as many free people of color made its practice an important part of their […]
Cajun and Creole food are both native to Louisiana and can be found in restaurants throughout New Orleans. One of the simplest differences between the two cuisine types is that Creole food typically uses tomatoes and tomato-based sauces while traditional Cajun food does not. What is Louisiana cuisine called? Louisiana […]
Even during 40 years of Spanish rule, New Orleans remained unequivocally French. Schools taught lessons in French, newspapers published in French, and New Orleanians looked to France for culture and fashions. Why is Louisiana so French? Louisiana’s history is closely tied to Canada’s. In the 17th century, Louisiana was colonized […]
From 2000 to 2018, college enrollment rates among 18- to 24-year-olds increased for those who were Black (from 31 to 37 percent) and Hispanic (from 22 to 36 percent). The college enrollment rate in 2018 was also higher than in 2000 for those who were White (42 vs. 39 percent). […]
Generally, in the context of a doctoral degree, “residency requirement” refers to some minimum number of credits that must be completed at the degree-granting institution, or minimum duration during which the degree candidate must be enrolled full time at the degree granting institution. What is PHD residency requirement? Residency Requirement: […]
I’ve Got a Valid Out-of-State License Apply in person. Visit your local Office of Motor Vehicles ( OMV). Bring documentation required. Your valid out-of-state driver’s license, or official driving record (Your previous driving authority may send it by fax to the OMV office.) Pass a vision test. Pay the fee. […]
public institution. Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is a public institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,825 (fall 2020), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 2,000 acres. Is LSU private or public? LSU is ranked in the top tier for “Best […]
1. Matt Stuller – $7 Billion. How many billionaires are in Louisiana? Table Rank by number of billionaires (9/15/20) State or federal district Billionaires/ State’s 10M pop. (7/19 census) (9/15/20) 36 Louisiana 2.15 36 South Dakota 11.30 36 District of Columbia 14.17 27 Kentucky 6.71 Who is the wealthiest person […]
For a nominal fee, parking on campus is available to visitors. Most visitor spaces on campus are located near the center of campus near Pleasant Hall at the Visitor Center, the LSU Union, Thomas Boyd Hall, North & South Stadium Roads, Patrick Taylor Hall (formerly CEBA), and the Faculty Club. […]
While most schools require on-campus living for non-local students, there are plenty of non-commuter schools that allow freshmen to live outside the confines of campus. How do you get around living on campus freshman year? 7 Tips for Surviving Your First Year of College Living Off Campus Get roommates you […]