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It’s been fifty-one years since the brown pelican was reintroduced to Louisiana after the species completely disappeared from the state due to pesticide use in the 1960s. Since then, the pelicans have thrived on Queen Bess Island, making it the third largest brown pelican rookery in Louisiana. Another battle looms, however.

The LSU Class of 2020 August graduates have accomplished some incredible things during their time on campus, and we are excited to see them head out into the world for their next great adventure. With the help of departments across campus along with the LSU Division of Strategic Communications, we wanted to feature some amazing graduates and their reflections on their time at LSU.

Incoming freshman Jane Hamilton is a fourth-generation LSU Tiger. Hamilton, of Spring Lake, N.J., is the daughter and granddaughter of passionate LSU alumni. Their dedication and love of LSU began with Jane’s maternal great-grandfather. “I have been visiting the campus my whole life. I’ve always known I would be going to LSU. I feel like I’ve been waiting my four high school years to go,” Hamilton said.

Rolling Stones, June 1975. Photo by Jim Zietz

Harding William Bossier was born in Abita Springs, LA, on June 19, 1920, to William W. and Clara Core Bossier. At the age of two he and his family moved to the Istrouma section of Baton Rouge, where he lived until shortly after World War II.  He graduated from Istrouma High School in May of 1938 and started classes at LSU the following fall, majoring in Petroleum Engineering.  [It was during this first year at LSU that Harding became friends with Alex Box, who sat next to him in a geology class.]

Jody Hanet, left, Kids’ Orchestra executive director, and founder Nanette Noland.
Photo by Amber Broussard/Kids’ Orchestra

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Among the thousands of LSU graduates, only fifteen alumni hold five degrees. LSU Alumni Magazine asked why the multiple academic credentials and how they’ve been put to use. Several alums share their stories here. This story was originally featured in the Spring 2019 LSU Alumni Magazine. 

Charles and Kim Bernard at home in Vernon Hills, Ill.

We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new online platform - LSUTigerNation.com. It will be the "geaux-to" resource for LSU alumni, fans, and friends which will provide the resources and info you need to connect, learn, grow, and thrive personally and professionally. Some of the tools include LSU news and exclusive content, a mentorship program, job search, professional networking and career building content, events, and chapters groups.

The LSU Alumni Mentor Program is highly anticipated and will benefit alumni in all stages of life as it provides an opportunity to give back as a mentor or find a mentor to support you on your career journey. In conjunction with the launch of LSUTigerNation.com,  the LSU Alumni Association has announced LSU Alumni Founding Mentors to represent this program.