NEWS
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association meeting to be highlighted by Student Night
The Louisiana Tech University Animal Science program, the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association are collaborating as hosts of the upcoming Peter Haynes Memorial Lectures event Sept. 18-20, featuring a Student Night for the first time since the event’s inception.
College of Business Student Cameron Lewis Receives Prestigious PCAOB Scholarship
Cameron Lewis, of Alexandria, has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) intended to encourage outstanding accounting students to pursue careers in audit. A recent accounting graduate who is now pursuing his Master of Accountancy (MAcc) at Louisiana Tech University, Lewis was one of only 250 students selected to receive the scholarship.
Kinesiology research presented at NSCA national conference
Dr. David J. Szymanski recently presented three research posters at the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) national conference in New Orleans.
Doctoral student earns NSA scholarship to complete cybersecurity research
Louisiana Tech University doctoral student and Haughton native Dakota Digilormo has earned a National Centers Academic Excellence (NCAE-C) Cybersecurity Ph.D. Scholarship from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) to complete his studies in Cyberspace Engineering.
Create with VR grant awarded to School of Design
Jerry Berg, Assistant Professor in the School of Design at Louisiana Tech University, has recently been awarded the Create with VR Grant from Unity and Meta Immersive Learning. This grant will allow Louisiana Tech to provide innovative teaching and learning opportunities in the School of Design by placing virtual reality (VR) technology and training in the hands of educators and students.
Louisiana Tech sees record increase in licensing revenue
Louisiana Tech University experienced a 61% increase in revenues from licensing in the 2021-22 fiscal year. Revenues from trademarks – the University’s intellectual property owned through the University Foundation – experienced record growth in the past year despite challenges from supply chain issues and continued nationwide recovery from the effects of COVID-19.
Business Data Analytics MBA concentration introduced at Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business is now accepting applications for a newly developed Master of Business Administration (MBA) concentration in Business Data Analytics. The 36-hour program will be offered as part of the Traditional MBA, with courses taking place in-person.
Doctoral student develops award-winning ohmic curing technique for making pipes
Engineering Materials and Infrastucture Systems doctoral student and member of the Louisiana Tech University chapter of the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) Stephen Gordon has developed an “Ohmic Curing Technique for GPC Pipe” to create pipes for underground construction from low carbon emission geopolymer materials.
Bossier Chamber names Tech a Military Community Champion
Louisiana Tech University has been named a Military Community Champion by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce for being “committed to the growth of our community by investing in our military, their families, and our veterans.”
Puljak appointed new Dean for College of Liberal Arts
This fall quarter, Louisiana Tech University will welcome a new Dean with a familiar name to the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). Karl Puljak, current Director of the School of Design, has been named the College’s new Dean. His tenure will begin Sept. 2.