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Class of ’87’s Doug Strickel to keynote Spring ’25 Commencement
Louisiana Tech University alumnus Doug Strickel, who transitioned from nearly four decades as a CPA and manager in the business world into a business owner of Strickel Leadership Development, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech’s Spring Commencement...

COES hosts Annual Design & Research Conference
Earlier this month, the Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science hosted its Annual Design and Research Conference in the Integrated Engineering and Science Building. The conference spotlights the creativity and accomplishments of...

CIL receives A+ rating from NCTQ
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in Louisiana Tech University's College of Education and Human Sciences earned an A+ rating in elementary mathematics instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality, distinguishing...

College of Business and School of Accountancy earn AACSB reaccreditation, remain among top 6% worldwide
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business and School of Accountancy have been extended accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International — widely considered the gold standard in business education. Fewer than...

Matthews honored for commitment to students, service, and innovation
Dr. John Matthews was awarded the Louisiana Tech University Foundation Professorship Award in recognition of his commitment to excellence in teaching, campus service, and innovative research at the Foundation’s annual Benefactors Dinner. “The Louisiana...

Research project turns A.E. Phillips second graders into published authors
Young minds at A.E. Phillips Laboratory School recently put their research skills to the test by diving into the world of animals. As part of a project in Kelly Hodge and Paige Harvey’s second-grade classes, students selected an animal to study and...

Tech recognized by Carnegie and U.S. News for student success and graduate school excellence
Louisiana Tech University has earned national recognition for its commitment to student success and academic excellence from the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education as well as strong placements in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report...

52nd Annual University Farm Production Sale on May 3
Louisiana Tech University’s School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry will host its 52nd annual University Farm Production Sale on Saturday, May 3. The sale will be held at the Tech Farm on the University’s South Campus, located on Ben Grafton Lane at...

Two new facilities set to transform Louisiana Tech’s campus
Two celebratory ceremonies today marked the beginning of the building phase of Louisiana Tech University’s two newest facilities: the Origin Bank Center for Student-Athlete Success in Joe Aillet Stadium and the Forest Products Innovation Center on South...

Salehi awarded $200K NSF grant to advance engineering research
Dr. Hadi Salehi, assistant professor in the Departments of Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, and the Institute for Micromanufacturing at Louisiana Tech University, has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Science...