Construction of present buildings begins. The tiger was a black bobtailed tiger. Tulane vs. LSU was first game on new campus at the temporarily named Tiger Stadium. Division of Continuing Education opens. Dances allowed again.
Present campus is dedicated.
1927 Campbell Hodges chosen as president, but Dean Thomas W. Atkinson retained pro term status. 1928 LSU receives Class A accreditation by the Association of American Universities. Huey Long elected governor. College of Business Administration is formed. Atkinson is appointed president.