LSU Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes

[1][2][3] The building opened in 1930 and was completely renovated and reopened in 2002 to house the Academic Center for Student-Athletes.

[7] The Academic Center computer lab offers 45 computer workstations and the Mezzanine lab offers study carrels and computer workstations[8] Group study area with computer access Offers cubicles for tutoring sessions with computer access Technology workstation area Offers career advisement and professional resume production[9] Offers video production equipment and teaches courses on communication skills and business etiquette[10] Athlete academic monitoring and iPads are available for LSU student-athletes The Shaquille O'Neal Life Skills program was developed to teach skills in career/professional development throughout a students career.

[12] LSU looked to Richard Manship, longtime Tiger football booster and CEO of Capital City Press and WBRZ-TV, to head the fundraising for the massive project.

[13] Manship, along with the Tiger Athletic Foundation, put together the Academic Center Development Council who was in charge of locating donors.

[14][15] In November 2002, the LSU Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes idea came to fruition.