Why Your Support Matters
Supporting the Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College as it enters a new era is a vital investment in cultivating LSU’s future leaders. The Honors TRACTS degree and suite of minors champion interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and reasoning — essential skills for tackling complex challenges in Louisiana and beyond. By integrating the humanities, sciences, and experiential learning, these programs empower students to address pressing global issues while enhancing their primary fields of study.
The Honors TRACTS program enhances LSU’s reputation by positioning the Ogden Honors College among an elite group of institutions offering both honors majors and minors. This distinction not only attracts top-tier students but also ensures graduates are equipped to excel in graduate schools and diverse professional environments.
Beyond academics, these programs empower students with in-demand skills like effective communication, adaptability, and collaboration, fostering well-rounded leaders ready to drive positive change. Supporting these initiatives also makes them accessible to a wider range of students, shaping the next generation of changemakers.
The new program structure aligns with LSU’s mission to foster strategic thinking, creative collaboration, and leadership. By offering these innovative pathways, students are empowered to engage deeply with their communities, equipping them to tackle pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges with impactful solutions.
Investing in the Honors TRACTS program and new minors is not just about academic excellence — it’s about empowering students to become innovators and leaders who will shape the future of Louisiana and the world.
This LSU Giving Day, your gift will strengthen the winning teams that drive Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College forward. Thank you for your support!
Impact Areas
Your generosity on LSU Giving Day impacts the following priority initiatives:
1. Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College's Excellence Fund
This fund enhances student experiences by supporting academic innovation, co-curricular programs, and research opportunities. Contributions foster transformative learning and leadership development, empowering students to excel in their fields.
2. Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College's Faculty Excellence Support Fund
Contributions strengthen faculty resources, enabling innovative teaching, mentorship, and research. This fund ensures the Ogden Honors College attracts and retains top-tier educators who inspire and guide students to achieve academic and professional success.
3. Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College's Scholarship Fund
This fund expands access to the Ogden Honors College by providing need-based and merit scholarships. Contributions directly support high-achieving students, making a world-class honors education accessible to Louisiana’s future leaders.
