NEWS

Free All Things Flute Masterclass and Workshop to be held Jan. 14-15
If the flute is your thing or you think it might be your thing, or even if you just want to become more musically educated and enjoy innovative sounds, this weekend on Louisiana Tech’s campus is custom-built for you.

Dr. Chris Heidenreich enjoys busy first quarter as new Band of Pride Director
Dr. Chris Heidenreich recently joined Louisiana Tech as the University’s new Director of Bands.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace virtual forum set for Feb. 1
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business will host Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The virtual forum includes six sessions featuring diversity, equity, and inclusion thought-leaders from top global corporations. This free event is open to the public, and registration is required for each session. Attendees can register at tinyurl.com/LATechDEI22.

Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program provides students with equity, opportunity
The Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program has given two Louisiana Tech University students the opportunity to expand their college experience beyond the classroom, offering them the chance and support needed to excel in the world of higher education and beyond. Cameron Green of Peoria, Illinois, and Da’Voznik Armstrong of Shreveport are Louisiana Tech’s inaugural program participants.
Louisiana Tech University launches School of Banking
Registration is now open for the inaugural cohort of Louisiana Tech University’s School of Banking. Presented by the College of Business in collaboration with the Louisiana Bankers Association (LBA), this professional development program aims to expand the skills and knowledge base of rising bank leaders, regulators, and vendors. Classes will take place June 6-10, 2022, and June 5-9, 2023.

Williams earns grant for ‘Readying for Risk’ project
To help companies around the world create their own safety documentation, Dr. Joseph Williams, Assistant Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric in Louisiana Tech’s College of Liberal Arts, has been awarded a Career Advancement Research Grant.

Political Science professor publishes study on politician responsiveness
Dr. William O’Brochta, Louisiana Tech University Assistant Professor of Political Science, recently published an article focused on politician attendance in the United Kingdom’s House of Lords. The article, titled “Do Peers respond? Attendance and critical events,” was published in the journal British Politics in January.

Louisiana Tech recognized for 23 top programs in the U.S.
Intelligent.com, a resource for online and on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, has included Louisiana Tech University in its list of programs assessed for 2022. The research identifies programs in the nation based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.

Senior GIS major earns Institute for Study of War internship
Star Hill native Thomas Bergeron, a senior Geographic Information Science (GIS) major at Louisiana Tech, has earned an internship with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a non-partisan think tank focused on gathering, analyzing, and disseminating accurate intelligence from hot spots around the world in order to better inform United States national security policy and military strategy.

Physics professor Lee Sawyer to chair APS historic sites committee
Louisiana Tech University Professor of Physics and Academic Director of Chemistry and Physics Dr. H. Lee Sawyer will chair the American Physical Society (APS) Historic Sites Committee for the 2022 year.