After Hurricane Katrina, LSU became a hub for emergency response, student aid, animal rescue, and recovery research—transforming tragedy into resilience and innovation for Louisiana and beyond.
REad HURRICANE KATRINA: LSU’S ROLE IN RESPONSE, RECOVERY, RESILIENCE, AND RESEARCH
Remembrance
Check out our interactive timeline and photo gallery featuring the days after Hurricane Katrina hit.
Response
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Research
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Why a rose?
Named for New Orleans gardener Peggy Martin, who lost her parents and home in Katrina, the rose that bears her name survived the storm and now symbolizes resilience, hope, and lasting beauty.