NEWS
President’s Leadership Initiative established
Louisiana Tech University has announced a new program designed to build leadership competencies for faculty and staff members; the President’s Leadership Initiative will instill the skills and provide the experiences necessary to develop the University’s future leaders.

New Frontiers welcomes Dr. Taj Azarian for upcoming lecture
The next lecture in Louisiana Tech University’s New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Series will be given by Dr. Taj Azarian, Assistant Professor at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences in the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine.

Tickets on sale now for SOD Gala 2023
Louisiana Tech’s School of Design Gala 2023: Krewe of Bauhaus, an evening of art, food, recognition, and entertainment, will be held from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 24, in the Davison Athletic Center.
Louisiana Tech hosts FIRST Robotics Competition
Louisiana Tech University hosted teams from high schools along Interstate 20 to kick off the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition.
Louisiana Tech to celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Louisiana Tech University will celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a program from noon to 2 p.m. Monday in the Davison Athletic Complex.

Marbury Ethics Lecture to feature award-winning documentarian Gregory Kallenberg
Gregory Kallenberg, an award-winning film director and producer, will headline the 16th annual William Ardis Marbury Jr. and Virginia Lomax Marbury Lecture Series at 10 a.m. Jan. 24. As part of the lecture, Kallenberg will screen episodes of his latest short film series, Rational Middle: Net Zero. A question-and-answer session will follow that focuses on ethical business leadership related to energy and the attainment of net zero.
Matthews named Trenchless Technology Person of the Year
Trenchless Technology magazine has named Dr. John Matthews, Director of Louisiana Tech University’s Trenchless Technology Center (TTC), the 2023 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year for his achievements and leadership in trenchless technology.
Deadline is Jan. 17 for entries in Juried Student Exhibition
The 2023 Annual Juried Student Exhibition call for entries is underway through Tuesday, Jan. 17.

School of Design hosts trio of exhibitions, receptions in January
Louisiana Tech’s School of Design has three exhibitions and three artists talk and reception events scheduled for Winter Quarter.

Special Collections and Archives acquires Bernard J. Stinnett Collection
The Special Collections and Archives at Louisiana Tech University has acquired a collection of letters, memorabilia, artwork, and photographs of former Camp Ruston U.S. Army clerk Bernard J. Stinnett, courtesy of his daughter Hester Stinnett.