NEWS
‘New Frontiers’ lecture Nov. 4 targets cancer immunology
As Homecoming Week kicks off on campus, the 2019-20 New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series continues with both a lecture on research related to cancer immunology and the release of a children’s book featuring the guest speaker, Dr. John Stewart IV.
College of Business to Host 15th Annual Bankers Day
Regional and local banking executives will meet with Louisiana Tech University College of Business students to share expertise on a variety of topics during the 15th annual Bankers Day on Friday, Nov. 1.
Students pitch Doggone Good Ideas in annual competition
Ten Louisiana Tech University students were selected to participate in the Innovation Enterprise’s annual Doggone Good Idea event on Oct. 1. Each participant had one minute to pitch their innovative solution to a problem to a panel of judges including Dr. Don Shillinger, dean of the College of Education, Dr. Andrea Drake, professor and director of the School of Accountancy, and Evan Puckett, a previous winner and founder of Connect One. Cash prizes sponsored by D & H Wholesale Medical were given to the top two winners.
Student Managed Investment Fund grows to $1 Million through contributions to Forever Loyal campaign
Finance students at Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business will soon have $1 million to invest through the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). The Fund will become one of the largest undergraduate student investment funds in the state. Students made the initial investment of $150,000 in March 2018. The Fund is managed by undergraduate finance students who are responsible for all investment research, portfolio positions, and reporting, and governed by an advisory board comprised of industry professionals.
Louisiana Tech AGC Chapter promotes STEM at local school
Louisiana Tech students majoring in the Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Technology programs led the Cedar Creek Engineering and Science Day, teaching the elementary students about the fundamentals of construction, surveying, chemistry and light.
‘The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy’ opens Oct. 22
It’s the perfect pre-Halloween musical. The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy, opens in less than a week with swordplay, tango, and ghosts as the spookiest (and in this case funniest) time of year approaches. Directed by Louisiana Tech’s...
Reneaus establish endowment for Tech landscape maintenance; garden dedication scheduled Saturday
During their over-50-year relationship with Louisiana Tech University, the Reneaus have shared dates and long walks in the Quad, enjoying the red rose bushes that connect the Lady of the Mist with Howard Auditorium. It’s only natural when choosing an endowment project to commit their support to, the couple chose these rose beds.
Frameplay executives to headline next College of Business lecture
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business will host a special lecture titled “Intrinsic Virtual Ads: The Future of the Gaming Industry” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in Davis Auditorium (College of Business 101) on the Louisiana Tech...
FastTrac Program for entrepreneurs begins Oct. 17
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 17, The Innovation Enterprise at Louisiana Tech will offer a weekly workshop that caters to new entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. The program, Kauffman FastTrac, is an established curriculum that offers teachings through a combination of classroom instruction, group discussion, experienced entrepreneur mentorship, online exercises, and independent work focused solely on strengthening your own venture.
Alexander wins LAHPERD Outstanding Future Professional Award
Louisiana Tech College of Education (COE) double major Katie Alexander, whose uncommon and nearly fatal experience fueled her journey toward becoming a sports psycholigist, has been named winner of the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD) Outstanding Future Professional Award.