Laura C. Moffitt
Laura Cordell Moffitt of Bellaire, Texas, is a native of Lafayette, La., and an alumna of LSU, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in geology in 1979. She went on to work for Phillips Petroleum in Houston and her expertise was the exploration of Gulf of Mexico onshore and offshore properties. She was a pioneer in the field as one of the first women to do wellsite work offshore, where her Bourré skills came in handy.
In 1995, while working with a small independent exploration company, Moffitt successfully secured financing for acquisition of acreage to pursue shallow bright spots in East Texas.
Although currently retired, Moffitt enjoys exploring the geology of various national parks throughout the country, especially Grand Teton National Park. She has been a member of the LSU College of Science Board since 2016. Moffitt is married to Jay Moffitt, also a geologist, and they have four children and two grandchildren.
My LSU Giving Story
What is your favorite memory involving LSU?
My favorite memory of LSU was the summer of 1978. Along with my fellow geology students,
I spent six weeks at LSU’s geology field camp in the mountains outside of Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
What makes LSU unique?
LSU is a great combination of academics, fellowship, culture, and entertainment. Great
people and athletics.
Why did you choose to attend LSU?
I’m from Louisiana and LSU offered all that I needed academically, including a great
geology department.
Why do you support LSU?
My support helps to keep LSU affordable.
What is your vision for LSU, and how do you think philanthropy can drive that vision?
Philanthropic gifts can help LSU reach all types of students without concern for financial
limitations.
What motivated you to accept our invitation to be an inaugural member of the LSU Foundation
National Board?
I’m motivated by a chance to give back to the university I love and respect.