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Contractor Licensing Board donates nearly $300,000 to Louisiana Tech
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) donated $294,131 to the Louisiana Tech University Construction Engineering Technology program. The licensing board presented their donation to College of Engineering and Science (COES) Interim...

Willie Robertson to headline College of Business Entrepreneurship Lecture
Entrepreneur, American TV personality, businessman, and author Willie Robertson will share his experience and expertise at the College of Business’ Entrepreneurship Lecture Series on Monday, October 9, at 4 p.m. in Davison Athletics Complex on the...

Bettye Pate, Class of ’59, creates two ANS scholarships
In honor of her late husband and in order to continue to serve her calling in the field of education, Bettye Pate, Louisiana Tech Class of 1959, is funding two $100,000 scholarships, one in Human Ecology and one in Nursing. The endowed scholarships are...

Lagniappe Ladies award 27 grants, cross $1M mark in total funds provided
The Lagniappe Ladies women's philanthropic organization has awarded 27 grants totaling $98,454 to Louisiana Tech University programs for the 2023-24 school year. The amount funded by the organization brings the total amount awarded to the University over...
COES students learn skills, confidence through INSPIRE Workshop
The College of Engineering and Science Office for Women in Science and Engineering (COES OWISE) hosted the first ever “Introducing New Skills and Proficiencies through Immersive Reassuring Experiences” (INSPIRE) Workshop on September 15 -16. The INSPIRE...

Tech placed among America’s best in Forbes ranking
For the second consecutive year, Louisiana Tech University has been named to Forbes' America's Top Colleges list, one of only two public universities recognized in the state. Throughout this week, Louisiana Tech has been recognized as a top university...
A.E. Phillips Laboratory School named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023
The U.S. Department of Education has named A.E. Phillips Laboratory School a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. This award celebrates the exceptional achievements of both public and private elementary, middle, and high schools across the nation. Schools...

Louisiana Tech breaks record for most first-time freshmen
Louisiana Tech University has begun the 2023-24 academic year by welcoming the largest class of first-time freshmen in school history. This record-breaking group of students is 2,268 strong, representing a 27.8 percent increase from the previous year. The...

Tech alumnus donates Camp Ruston POW diary to Louisiana Tech Archives
An authentic German prisoner of war (POW) diary with stamping from Camp Ruston, along with other items, has been donated to the Louisiana Tech Archives by Louisiana Tech University alumnus Stephen Babcock. The handmade diary is a rare find, with German...
Tech named Best Value College in Louisiana
Louisiana Tech University has been named the top Best Value College in the state of Louisiana by SmartAsset.com. The study compares schools based on a variety of financial factors and data sets, including starting salary, tuition, living expenses, student...