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For Louisiana Tech University, the short-term success of its 2009 freshman class will be measured by grade point averages, new social and cultural experiences, and the awarding of a diploma at commencement. For the future of Louisiana, their...

Children in the city of Ruston have new playground equipment thanks in part to members of Louisiana Tech’s Engineering and Science Association. The student organization, led by President Will Long and faculty advisor Dr. David Hall, worked with...

Louisiana Tech’s fall graduation ceremonies were held Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Thomas Assembly Center. Artis Terrell, chair of Louisiana’s Board of Regents, served as the keynote speaker. Terrell said commencement was a celebration of the...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3000 advance, which will be recouped from future...

Louisiana Tech researchers say ‘natural herbicide’ could control destructive biomass A team of researchers at Louisiana Tech University has found that a naturally occurring microorganism acts as a natural herbicide against giant salvinia. Giant...

The Louisiana Tech Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers received four awards during the national society’s recent fall conference in Tulsa, OK. Recognition included the award for ‘Best Advisor Participation,’ the award for ‘Best...

An assistant professor of kinesiology at Louisiana Tech has been named the state director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. David Szymanski’s appointment, which will last two years, means the state headquarters for...

A Louisiana Tech assistant professor of history has been appointed associate executive editor of the scholarly journal Minerva Journal of Women and War. Laurie S. Stoff, who has been a member of the Tech faculty since 2006, is a graduate of...

Artis Terrell, the chair of Louisiana’s Board of Regents, is slated to be the keynote speaker for Louisiana Tech’s fall graduation ceremonies. Commencement will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Thomas Assembly Center. Terrell, a...

During a tour of Louisiana Tech"s campus Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Bobby Jindal pointed to the school as a model that other state universities could follow as the state examines the structure of higher education. "This is the first of multiple...