ALT A smartphone screen shows the time as 6:30, displaying a lock screen image of a marching band and performers in gold outfits outdoors. The background has a purple dotted pattern with the text "IT'S TIME" at the top and "LSU" at the bottom.

ALT A graphic displaying "$20 Million in NSF funding to build ultrafast X-ray facility" with an LSU logo on a background featuring vertical streaks.

ALT The image features text describing a $20 million Mid-scale Research Infrastructure award from the National Science Foundation to LSU for building LaNeXT, a laser-driven X-ray facility. Below the text is a photo of an expansive industrial space with equipment and machinery.

ALT The image contains a quote on a purple and black background. The text discusses LaNeXT enabling LSU to enhance research by collaborating with entities like Stanford, Berkeley, and MIT. The quote is attributed to LSU Chancellor, Dr. Jim Dalton.

ALT A tiger mascot wearing a purple jersey with the name "Mike" and the number 1, lying on the ground, facing away from the camera.

ALT Items related to LSU, including a jacket with the letter "L," an LSU Alumni magazine, a book titled "The Gumbo," a letter from the LSU System President, and gold pom-poms.

ALT An envelope with an LSU wax seal rests on a collection of LSU-themed items, including a letterman jacket patch with the letter "L," a "The Gumbo" yearbook, and pom-poms.

ALT An official letter featuring the LSU logo at the top. The text addresses support for the LSU Tigers and the rivalry with Ole Miss. It encourages fans to represent LSU with pride and good sportsmanship, celebrating tradition and camaraderie. Signed by LSU System President Dr. Wade Rousse.

ALT Honoring Lt. Murray Lirette. A vintage photo of a person in a military uniform is displayed. The image includes the LSU emblem.

ALT A group of uniformed individuals from the 351st Squadron, posed in front of a B-17, known as "Katie." The image text beside them details a person named Murray Lirette and his experiences during World War II, including earning his bombardier wings and flying numerous missions. The background features a part of the aircraft, with LSU and the image text mentioning the "Bloody 100th.

ALT A historical photograph with a text overlay describes events from World War II. It mentions an individual's mission and survival after their plane was destroyed on May 11, 1944. The person endured time as a POW and was liberated by General Patton's Third Army in 1945. It also notes their return to LSU to complete an engineering degree. The LSU logo is displayed at the bottom.

ALT The image shows a celebratory moment at an LSU football game. Lt. Lirette, now 102 years old is sitting in a wheelchair, surrounded by others on the field. Another person, also standing on the field, is greeting the LSU mascot, Mike. The spectators in the stadium, many wearing purple, are visible in the background. An LSU logo is present, along with text highlighting Lorett as LSU’s and the 100th’s last living World War II veteran.