Bengal Belles provide Communications Lab to LSU student-athletes

The Bengal Belles has generously provided the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes with the necessary funds for a Communications Lab which will feature a studio and media training area for LSU's student-athletes.

Since their inception in 1996, the Bengal Belles have placed the Academic Center as their primary focus for contribution of their fundraising monies. The Belles are dedicated to promote the academic well being of the student-athlete and have donated over $500,000 during the 15-year span. 

The Bengal Belles Academic Excellence award, introduced at the 2010 Academic Gala, is given to student-athletes who are enrolled in graduate school and earned at least a 3.0 GPA before exhausting their athletic eligibility.

"When Athletic Director Joe Alleva approached us in 2009 about an annual contribution to the Communications Lab, the Belles agreed it was a perfect fit," Belles President Aimée Simon said. "The Belles are so proud to know their contribution can build confidence and inspire athletes to be better trained at public speaking, and prepares the athletes for the interview process of post graduation job interviews. This new commitment to the Communications Lab gives the Belles another opportunity to remain steadfast to the Academic Center for the student-athlete."

LSU is one of the few schools where student-athletes go through media training to enhance their communication skills. Each team met with Dr. Tommy Karam or Dr. Shirley White, experts in the field who give training sessions prior to the start of the season.

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Posted by Bob Starkey