Components

Components are a form-based type of reusable content that allows non-HTML content managers to leverage complex styling or coding.

To use a component:

  1. When in Edit mode, place cursor in the location you would like the feature to appear
  2. Select "Insert Component"
  3. Select the Component
  4. Add content to the Component Fields

[Fierce] Animated GIF with pause

The following information is need to use this component:

  • Static image (png, jpg, or gif) - preferably a still of the animation, must use same ratio as animated gif
  • Animated image (gif)
  • Height and width you want the image to displayed
  • Image margin

horse skeleton
horse skeleton trotting

[Fierce] [Blog] Blog Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

  • [OPTIONAL] Title 
  • [OPTIONAL] Number of Blog Items 
  • [OPTIONAL] Filter by Tag
  • Filter Condition (Any or All)
  • Display Type (Card or Articles)

Card Style

Blog Listing

student at desk with computer

Does FAFSA Cover Summer Classes?  

Does FAFSA cover summer classes? It's a good question if you're seeking financial aid for summer classes or student loans for summer classes. Learn more.

The Achyut Adhikari Research Group conducts food safety training recently with a group of farm workers.

LSU Tackles Foodborne Risks Across Farms, Facilities, and Fresh Produce Packaging

Researchers in the LSU AgCenter are tackling foodborne risks at multiple points along the system, including hydroponic production, on-farm fertilizer practices, bacterial behavior on equipment surfaces, and the development of antimicrobial, biodegradable packaging. 

Jeaux, a black Labrador retriever

We Heal: Veterinary Patient Success Stories

Article Style

Blog Listing

[Fierce] [Calendar] Calendar Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

  • [OPTIONAL] Title 
  • Number of Calendar Items 
  • [OPTIONAL] Filter by Category
  • Filter Condition (Any or All)
  • Display Type (Carousel or Articles)

Carousel Style

Calendar

Article Style

Calendar

[Fierce] Gallery with Options

This component contains the following customizations:

  • Gallery Asset 
  • Gallery Output Type (Popup Slideshow Gallery, Carousel Gallery, Lightbox Gallery)
  • [OPTIONAL] Loop Popup Slideshow
  • [OPTIONAL] Slideshow Arrows
  • [OPTIONAL] Slideshow Buttons (Auto Play, Full Screen, Thumbnails, Close)
  • [OPTIONAL] Autoplay
  • [OPTIONAL] Autoplay Speed
  • [OPTIONAL] Carousel Arrows
  • [OPTIONAL] Loop Carousel
  • [OPTIONAL] Initial Slide
  • [OPTIONAL] Slides to Show
  • [OPTIONAL] Slides to Scroll

Popup Slideshow Gallery Type

  • Aerial of LSU students in Tiger Stadium spelling out LSU
  • LSU graduates celebrating commencement at graduation
  • Faculty member and student smiling in a lab
  • Students smiling with Mike the Tiger mascot during Welcome Week
  • LSU spelled out on a tube rack.
  • Lighting strikes LSU's Memorial Tower
  • Researcher holds a Petri dish
  • Flowers bloom on LSU's campus
  • Celebrating Mardi Gras at Mardi Gras Mambo
  • Work on the model inside the LSU Center for River Studies
  • Driving Simulator Lab
  • Core sample taken from the Gulf
  • Aerial of the Parade Ground during Fall Fest
  • Researchers in a Rice Field
  • Students smiling during a Welcome Week event
  • LSU graduate celebrates at commencement
  • Mike the Tiger mascot at Mardi Gras Mambo
  • Students walk through the Quad
  • Researchers hold up in owl
  • Sun through the trees over the Memorial Tower
  • Researchers in a lab

Carousel Gallery Type

An artist’s rendering of the Louisiana State Seminary in Pineville, La., in 1866. The seminary would eventually relocate to Baton Rouge and become LSU after the Pineville campus burned in 1869.

Louisiana State Seminary in Pineville, Louisiana. - Rendering of original campus.

LSU cadets study veterinary medicine in the early years of LSU.

Cadets in Veterinary Classroom, circa 1900 - LSU cadets

The LSU football team of 1900 poses for a photo. The objects around the necks of a few of the gentlemen are actual nose guards, which historically did more harm than good.

Football Team, 1900 - LSU football team

In 1922 ground was broken on the LSU dairy barn. Today, the LSU AgCenter Dairy store sells homemade ice cream right on campus.

Dairy Barn Groundbreaking, 1922 - dairy barn

LSU’s Memorial Tower was dedicated in 1926 to pay tribute to Louisianans who lost their lives during World War I.

Memorial Tower circa 1926 - memorial tower

The 1911 Coed Club was an organization formed by women for women in the early years of female integration into college.

CC Club, 1911 Gumbo - Coed Club

Former Louisiana governor Huey P. Long poses with cadets of the Ole War Skule, who fought valiantly for our country.

Huey P. Long and Cadets of the Ole War Skule, circa - former governor Huey P. Long and cadets

Freshmen males meet to “learn the ropes” about being a Tiger in 1966. Thankfully, the tradition of purple and gold beanie caps is no longer followed.

Freshmen in Greek Theater - students

LSU law students study circa 1970. Today, LSU is a tobacco-free campus.

Law Students, circa 1960s - law students

From left to right: A.P. Tureaud, Jr., LSU’s first African American undergraduate, with students Nicole Moliere and Kirt Bennett, at the dedication of Tureaud Hall in 1990.

Tureaud Hall Dedication - dedication ceremony

One of LSU’s most recognizable alums, Shaquille O’Neal sits with former Chancellor William Jenkins, an LSU legend in his own right during the 1990s.

Shaquille O'Neal and Dr. William Jenkins - former chancellor and alumnus

In 2014 LSU had its largest African American graduating class in school history.

Summer Commencement 2014 - commencement in the Maravich Assembly Center

Lightbox Gallery Type






[Fierce] [News] News Listing

This component contains the following customizations:

  • [OPTIONAL] Title 
  • RSS Feed
  • [OPTIONAL] Number of News Items
  • [OPTIONAL] Filter By Tag
  • Filter Condition
  • Display Type (Cards, Carousel, or Articles)

Cards Style 

News Listing

Achyut Adhikari Research Group training

LSU Strengthens Our Food Future, in Louisiana for the World, with Science, Strategy, and Impact

LSU advances resilient crops, protects pollinators, fuels agribusiness growth, and equips the next generation of growers and innovators to secure the food economy for the future.

Samba Dieng

Samba Dieng of LSU's Global Engagement Office Named Senior International Officer of the Year by the Institute of International Education

The Institute of International Education (IIE) has recognized Dr. Samba Dieng, Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement, with the prestigious 2025 Senior International Officer (SIO) of the Year Award. This annual honor is reserved for a leader who demonstrates extraordinary vision in international education, with honorees selected by a distinguished panel of global peers.

LSU Health Shreveport Building

Sleep is Essential for Physician Well-being and Patient Safety; Screening Tool Can Help

For medical students and physicians in training, long study hours and demanding schedules make sleep a low priority, even though performance, judgment, and patient safety depend on it. A sleep screening tool developed by an LSU Health Shreveport neurologist can help.

Carousel Style

News Listing

March 10, 2026

LSU Strengthens Our Food Future, in Louisiana for the World, with Science, Strategy, and Impact

March 5, 2026

Samba Dieng of LSU's Global Engagement Office Named Senior International Officer of the Year by the Institute of International Education

March 4, 2026

Sleep is Essential for Physician Well-being and Patient Safety; Screening Tool Can Help

Articles Style

News Listing

March 5, 2026

Samba Dieng of LSU's Global Engagement Office Named Senior International Officer of the Year by the Institute of International Education: The Institute of International Education (IIE) has recognized Dr. Samba Dieng, Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement, with the prestigious 2025 Senior International Officer (SIO) of the Year Award. This annual honor is reserved for a leader who demonstrates extraordinary vision in international education, with honorees selected by a distinguished panel of global peers.

[Fierce] Responsive Video Embed

This is a simplied version of a video embed. The following information is needed to use this component:

  • Video URL, make sure you are using the "embed" version of the URL if the service you are using requires special encoding.
    • YouTube embed links contain /embed/ in the URL path
    • Do not use the full iframe code, only the URL is needed
  • Title of the Video for accessibility compliance
  • Width of embed display (100% or 50% of container are available options)
  • If displayed at 50%, the video may also be floated left or right of text