Bayou Star Search, statewide talent competition in its second year that features a first-place prize of $10,000, will hold its main event in Howard Auditorium on Louisiana Tech University’s campus on August 22. Singers, dancers, musicians, and...
As the College of Engineering and Science prepares to open its new privately funded 15-station NVIDIA AI Laboratory in Nethken Hall this fall, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $599,982 to Md Rubel Ahmed, Ph.D., assistant professor...
Louisiana Tech University awarded 299 degrees to the Summer Class of 2026 in the Thomas Assembly Center on Saturday morning. The new batch of Tech graduates bring the worldwide total of University alumni to nearly 119,300.
Louisiana Tech Athletics officially launched the Bulldog Brand Agency on Wednesday, introducing a new full-service creative agency designed to connect local and regional businesses with Bulldog and Lady Techster student-athletes through authentic...
Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker, now serving the city in his third term and deeply involved in the economic growth and civic well-being of both Ruston and Lincoln Parish for more than 40 years, will serve as keynote speaker for Louisiana Tech University’s...
Two prominent research enterprises in North Louisiana are officially partnering, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a new framework for collaborative research, student training and shared access to specialized research...
Louisiana Tech University physicist Dr. Lee Sawyer was selected for a prestigious international leadership position within the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN, positioning the University at the forefront of one of the world’s largest scientific research...
Louisiana Tech University joined a national initiative in an effort to build America’s microelectronics and semiconductor workforce. The SEMI Foundation, which serves as a Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME),...
The School of Human Ecology in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Education and Human Sciences is launching a new undergraduate certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), designed to prepare students for careers such as Registered Behavior...
Louisiana Tech University's Division of Nursing received a $27,640 gift-in-kind donation of medical equipment from Reeves Memorial Medical Center (RMMC), strengthening the University's ability to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities...
Louisiana Tech University has appointed William T. Willoughby, AIA, as the new associate dean of coordinated graduate studies in the College of Liberal Arts. He will also serve as professor of architecture in the College's School of Design.
After serving as dean in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences for the past 11 years, Dr. Gary Kennedy takes on a new role as director of the RoyOMartin Forest Products Innovation Center (FPIC), where he will lead the launch of one of Louisiana...
Aurora McCain, a student in the School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry at Louisiana Tech University, was awarded the 2026 National Association of Women in Timber (NAWT) Scholarship on June 5 during the 7th Annual NAWT Conference in Georgetown,...
Bankers from across the state participated in the fifth year of the Louisiana Tech University School of Banking on campus in June. Presented by the College of Business in collaboration with the Louisiana Bankers Association, the weeklong professional...
Educators across North Louisiana are continuing their education on environmental studies, thanks to the Science and Technology Education Center (SciTEC) in Louisiana Tech’s College of Education and Human Sciences.
Dr. Jamie Newman has been named dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences at Louisiana Tech University, bringing more than a decade of leadership, research excellence, and academic innovation to the role.
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Louisiana Tech University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
Louisiana Tech University has announced its 2026 Spring Quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists.
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in the College of Education and Human Sciences is proud to announce the establishment of the Louisiana Tech University Literacy, Language, and Learning Center (L3).
Louisiana Tech University’s VISTA (Visual Integration of Science Through Art) Center and the Parkinson Resource Center recently partnered to host an interactive watercolor workshop designed to foster creativity, connection, and community support...
Forty-seven Louisiana Tech University students received their professional nursing pins in a Pinning Ceremony the evening of May 22 then graduated at Spring 2026 Commencement Saturday, May 23 in the Thomas Assembly Center.
Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held May 23.
Louisiana Tech University’s Medical Laboratory Science program has earned continuing accreditation for the maximum 10-year period from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) following a comprehensive two-year review...
Louisiana Tech University conferred 1,107 degrees upon graduates of the Spring Class of 2026 during two ceremonies in the Thomas Assembly Center on a stormy Saturday morning and afternoon. The new Tech graduates join nearly 119,000 University alumni...
Louisiana Tech University’s School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry hosted its 53rd Annual Farm Production Sale in May, continuing a long-standing tradition that supports student scholarships, livestock units, and hands-on agricultural educati...
Casey Henry, a recent Louisiana Tech University MBA graduate, was selected to present his original research at the Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA) conference, the largest gathering of economists and social scientists in the world.
Louisiana Tech University’s Dr. Abdur Rahman received a two-year, $185,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to develop artificial intelligence systems that can identify problems in critical infrastructure such as power grids, water networks,...
Louisiana Tech University alumnus Billy McConnell, whose diverse and successful corporate and entrepreneurial career has spanned more than five decades, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech’s Spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 23 at...
Several fourth-year Louisiana Tech University Architecture students competed in the Gulf Coast Green Conference Student Competition in Houston in April. The competition challenged students of all fields to design for the conference theme, Cycle:...
Jacob Brown, a graduate student in the Department of Kinesiology, has been named a 2026 National Scholar Award recipient by the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), an award given to only two master’s students nationwide.
A grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents will fund a Louisiana Tech University researcher’s efforts to develop next-generation materials to improve the performance and sustainability of clean energy technologies.
The Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI) hosted a signing day for the Air Force Global Strike Command National Security Fellowship on April 15, 2026. The signing showcased Louisiana Tech University students who were selected to aid in research...
Louisiana Tech University is contributing to a cutting-edge technology that could transform how scientists understand and treat brain disorders such as depression, Parkinson’s disease, and addiction.
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in Louisiana Tech’s College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) is making strides in teacher education with SWIVL Technology by stepping into the world of artificial intelligence...
The Louisiana Tech University Schools of Music and Theatre will present their Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game, written by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
Dr. David Szymanski was awarded the Louisiana Tech University Foundation Professorship Award in recognition of exceptional teaching, service, and research at the Foundation’s Benefactors Luncheon during its inaugural Donor Summit on April 17, 2026.
Louisiana Tech University’s Speech Center is stepping into the future of clinical education, thanks to a grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund that has provided a state-of-the-art video monitoring system for student training.
Louisiana Tech celebrated its eighth annual Giving Day in March, receiving 897 gifts from students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, corporate partners, and friends that together raised more than $1.25 million for the University.
Louisiana Tech University is partnering with Louisiana Economic Development (LED), Jonesboro State Bank, and SHOLOC, a north Louisiana-based organization focused on helping small businesses connect with customers, to offer a local business visibility...
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter at Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science will represent the University at two national championships in 2026.
The Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI) recently partnered with Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) to host the 2026 Louisiana Region 1 Science Fair, marking the second consecutive year the event has been held at LTRI. Approximately 120...
Louisiana Tech University’s Division of Research hosted the Research and Scholarship Awards on April 9. These awards are given to Louisiana Tech faculty who drive innovation through research and practice, leading to discoveries that expand the...
Jeb Stefan, a two-time graduate of Louisiana Tech University, is working as part of NASA's Artemis II mission, providing engineering support to the flight control team and creating critical capabilities for the Orion spacecraft.
The Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science (COES) has officially introduced its newest and most innovative ambassador: CHIP, a robotic dog enhanced and programmed by COES students.
Louisiana Tech University and the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) formalized a new partnership during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing event held March 23 at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Dr. V. Elaine Thompson, associate professor of History and undergraduate coordinator for the School of Human Inquiry at Louisiana Tech University, has received the Garnie W. McGinty Lifetime Meritorious Service Award from the Louisiana Historical...
Louisiana Tech University has announced its 2026 Winter Quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists. Students whose names are followed by an asterisk earned recognition as members of the president’s honor list.
The Parkinson Resource Center at Louisiana Tech University hosted “Living Well with Parkinson’s” in February, bringing together individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, family members, health care professionals, students, and community...
The Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM) will present Then, Now, and Always: The Art of Nick Bustamante, an exhibition by Louisiana Tech University professor Nick Bustamante. The exhibition will open with a free public reception on Saturday, March...
Louisiana Tech University welcomed middle and high school students from across the region for the third annual SeaPerch Challenge at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center on Friday, March 6. The competition, which challenges students to design,...
Thirty-six Louisiana Tech University students received their professional nursing pins in a Pinning Ceremony the evening of March 3 then graduated at Winter 2026 Commencement Saturday, March 7 in the Thomas Assembly Center.
Louisiana Tech University senior Jesse Webb will represent the United States this April at the NYU Abu Dhabi International Hackathon for Social Good, one of the world’s premier student quantum computing competitions.
Four partners within Louisiana Tech’s Innovation Enterprise — Archem, BetaFlix, Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC), and Stephenson Stellar Corporation — were awarded contracts for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland...
338 degrees were awarded to Louisiana Tech graduates of the Class of Winter 2026 during Saturday’s commencement ceremony in the Thomas Assembly Center. The global total of University alumni now stands at nearly 118,000.
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently added six colleges and universities — including Louisiana Tech — to its Gulf Scholars Program (GSP), a five-year, funded pilot program that...
The Louisiana Tech University School of Theatre announces the cast of its Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
Dr. Stephanie Murphy, Vice President of Culture and Experience at UnitedHealth Group and a doctoral graduate of Louisiana Tech, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech’s Winter Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Thomas Assembly...
Kirk St.Amant, professor and Eunice C. Williamson Endowed Chair of Technical Communication, delivered the keynote address at the 2026 MEGAComm conference. St.Amant’s talk, Understanding the Usability Economy (Re)Positioning Technical Communication...
Louisiana Tech University’s Technical Writing Program is launching a new fellowship opportunity for Technical Writing undergraduate and graduate students seeking experience in academic editing and publications management.
Louisiana Tech University School of Theatre announces the Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game by George Abbott, Richard Bissell, Richard Adler, and Jerry Ross. Directed by Andrew Dylan Ray, the performances will be held at the Howard Center...
The Clinical Residency and Recruitment Center (CRRC) in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) hosted their annual Mid-Year Recruitment event to allow Louisiana school districts the opportunity to recruit future...
The School of Human Ecology in the College of Education and Human Sciences has received national recognition of accreditations based on the quality and rigor of their academic programs.
Five Louisiana Tech students have been nominated to the Goldwater Scholar Competition, a highly selective, national scholarship awarded by the federal government to the top undergraduate researchers in various STEM fields.
A $200,000 unrestricted physics endowment to the Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science honors the life and legacy of Dr. Billy Edward Bonner, a two-time Louisiana Tech physics alumnus whose career carried him from North Louisiana...
The Louisiana Tech University Audiology Center now accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans, making comprehensive hearing and balance care more accessible and affordable for the Ruston–Lincoln Parish community and beyond.
