NEWS

Frameplay executives to headline next College of Business lecture
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business will host a special lecture titled “Intrinsic Virtual Ads: The Future of the Gaming Industry” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in Davis Auditorium (College of Business 101) on the Louisiana Tech...

FastTrac Program for entrepreneurs begins Oct. 17
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 17, The Innovation Enterprise at Louisiana Tech will offer a weekly workshop that caters to new entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. The program, Kauffman FastTrac, is an established curriculum that offers teachings through a combination of classroom instruction, group discussion, experienced entrepreneur mentorship, online exercises, and independent work focused solely on strengthening your own venture.

Alexander wins LAHPERD Outstanding Future Professional Award
Louisiana Tech College of Education (COE) double major Katie Alexander, whose uncommon and nearly fatal experience fueled her journey toward becoming a sports psycholigist, has been named winner of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD) Outstanding Future Professional Award.

Hinckleys establish funds to benefit graduate students
Long-term Louisiana Tech University supporters Justin and Jeanette Hinckley have established two funds to benefit graduate students within the colleges of Applied and Natural Sciences and Education. The Endowed Superior Graduate Scholarship...
Visiting scholar to present on persuasion in vaccine controversy
At 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in University Hall Room 134, Louisiana Tech University will host Dr. Heidi Y. Lawrence, one of the 2019 Eunice C. Williams Scholars in Health and Medical Communication, as a part of Tech’s School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series.

CollegeGazette names COES one of best in U.S.
CollegeGazette.com recently named Louisiana Tech University one of the top 10 “amazing engineering schools as good as the Ivies” in their recent ranking of universities in the United States.

Dr. Bob Cunningham joins College of Business as Executive in Residence
Dr. Bob Cunningham, CEO of the Heritage Group and the Cunningham Group, recently joined Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business as Executive in Residence.
‘The Quatrain’ now accepting submissions
The Quatrain is currently accepting submissions for the 2020 volume. The editors will consider creative writing and art works from Louisiana Tech students through Dec. 15. Only previously unpublished work will be accepted.
‘Call Me MISTER’ chapter attends annual Leadership Institute at Clemson
Louisiana Tech University’s Call Me MISTER program’s leadership and students traveled to the organization’s Annual Leadership Institute at Clemson University before the start of Fall quarter. Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward...

COE’s double celebration applauds creativity, learning opportunities
Louisiana Tech’s College of Education recently celebrated two educational accomplishments, the fifth anniversaries of both International Dot Day and the TEAM Model Clinical Residency program.