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LSU Research Bites: New 3D Tool Helps Prevent Joint Damage in Horses

A new 3D skeletal model helps identify harmful movement patterns in horses, allowing trainers and veterinarians to prevent joint damage before it worsens. By targeting root mechanical causes—not just symptoms—the approach could improve long-term health for horses and riders alike.

The Advanced Microscopy and Analytical Core (AMAC) provides material characterization, image acquisition, and elemental analysis for resolving complex problems across many scientific and engineering disciplines for researchers at LSU and across Louisiana.

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Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Honors LSU Military Museum with Magruder Award

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has chosen Dr. James P. Gregory Jr. as the recipient of the Colonel John H. Magruder III Award, making the William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum the first university museum in the world to achieve this honor. The award, given for the museum’s “Tigers in the Pacific” exhibit, recognizes any museum, national or abroad, with the best exhibit pertaining to Marine Corps history.

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April 13, 2026

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Honors LSU Military Museum with Magruder Award: The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has chosen Dr. James P. Gregory Jr. as the recipient of the Colonel John H. Magruder III Award, making the William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum the first university museum in the world to achieve this honor. The award, given for the museum’s “Tigers in the Pacific” exhibit, recognizes any museum, national or abroad, with the best exhibit pertaining to Marine Corps history.