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As America Turns 250, LSU Historian Aaron Sheehan-Dean Reflects on the Nation’s Past—and Its Future

LSU history professor Aaron Sheehan-Dean discusses the myths surrounding America's founding, Louisiana's unique place in the national story, the enduring challenges of democracy, and why the nation's semiquincentennial is as much about reflection as celebration.

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New For Fall: The Future of American Healthcare, Co-Taught by Senator Bill Cassidy

A new honors special topics course for fall 2026, co-taught by Dr. Mike Rolfsen and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. Examine the policy, practice, and politics shaping the future of American healthcare from both clinical and legislative perspectives.

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LSU Vet Med announces its fifth artist-in-residence, Emily Ward Bivens

Research News

June 29, 2026

As America Turns 250, LSU Historian Aaron Sheehan-Dean Reflects on the Nation’s Past—and Its Future: LSU history professor Aaron Sheehan-Dean discusses the myths surrounding America's founding, Louisiana's unique place in the national story, the enduring challenges of democracy, and why the nation's semiquincentennial is as much about reflection as celebration.

June 24, 2026

New For Fall: The Future of American Healthcare, Co-Taught by Senator Bill Cassidy: A new honors special topics course for fall 2026, co-taught by Dr. Mike Rolfsen and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. Examine the policy, practice, and politics shaping the future of American healthcare from both clinical and legislative perspectives.

June 24, 2026

LSU Vet Med announces its fifth artist-in-residence, Emily Ward Bivens:

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