NEWS

International COE project looks at education for teachers
Louisiana Tech’s College of Education Science and Technology Education Center (SciTEC) and UTeachTech faculty have been selected to engage in an international project to provide effective lesson planning templates and guidelines for pre- and in-service teachers.

Louisiana Tech to host COVID-19 testing site
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Louisiana Department of Health, and the Louisiana National Guard, Louisiana Tech University will provide free COVID-19 testing for students, faculty, staff and members of the Ruston community beginning Monday in the Argent Pavilion.
Tech’s Psychological Services Clinic to reopen Sept. 14
Louisiana Tech’s Psychological Services Clinic (PSC), closed since mid-March due to the pandemic, will reopen and resume services to the local community Monday, Sept. 14, to existing clients and Monday, Sept. 21, to new clients.

Top 5 – Things I’m looking forward to
New freshman Kelsey Horath talks about what she is looking forward to this year

New Frontiers focuses on COVID-19 for 2020-21 seminar series
Gathering limits in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced series founders, Dr. Jamie Newman and Dr. Mary Caldorera-Moore, to reframe the eagerly anticipated, year-long event that engages, students, faculty, and staff from across disciplines to learn about cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and discovery.

Online MBA named No. 2 in nation for Best Value
Louisiana Tech University’s Professional Master of Business Administration has once again been recognized as a top program in the nation with a No. 2 ranking on College Consensus’ 2020 list of “Best Value Online MBA Programs.”

National FFA honors Dr. William Green
Dr. William Green of Dubach was selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree. This award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment.
Louisiana Tech committed to assisting students impacted by Hurricane Laura
The values that guide the behavior of Bulldog alumni and students are on full display across our region, and a gift to the Student Relief Fund is just one way alumni can provide an immediate impact on those who need it most.
Tech introduces undergraduate certificates designed to advance career opportunities
Beginning this academic year, Louisiana Tech University has added five undergraduate certificates designed to increase job opportunities for current and prospective students.

Louisiana Tech offers certified counselor’s Zoom talk on reducing anxiety for students, teachers
Certified counselor, educator, and inspirational speaker Jessica Minahan will speak at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 through Zoom about reducing students’ anxiety.