Why does LSU, a state university, need private gifts?
State appropriations are not sufficient to cover the rising costs of higher education. LSU must rely also on tuition and fees, grants and private gifts to generate the funds necessary to operate. Private donations will allow LSU to strengthen the current public-private partnership that currently exists. Only then can we continue to provide the quality education, research and service programs, and student and academic services and programs that are necessary for a Flagship University.
