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Louisiana Tech accounting team advances to Nationals of Deloitte FanTAXtic Competition
Students in Louisiana Tech University’s School of Accountancy are advancing to the Deloitte FanTAXtic National Competition, an annual case challenge designed to educate and prepare the next generation of tax talent for careers in business and tax. Under...

Turner reminds graduates of lasting Louisiana Tech lessons
Longtime community service enthusiast and Louisiana Tech University alumna Rosemary “Toni” Wurster Chandler Turner of Dallas shared in her address to Fall 2022 graduates the ways in which her Tech education taught valuable life-long lessons.

Louisiana Tech celebrates graduation milestones
On the eve of its 342nd commencement ceremony Saturday, Louisiana Tech University is seizing the opportunity to celebrate two milestones.

Turner to keynote Fall Commencement
Forever Loyal alumna Rosemary “Toni” Wurster Chandler Turner of Dallas, a longtime community service enthusiast, has been instrumental in creating two endowed scholarships at her alma mater.

LASM plans special tour of VISTA work
The Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM) will host Art After Hours: Illustrating Health from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in the Second Floor Main Gallery. The evening will consist of a tour of the exhibition, and appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
ANS graduate student to compete at regional 3MT competition
The College of Applied and Natural Science (ANS) hosted the Louisiana Tech University Graduate School 3 Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) for graduate students to present their research. This year’s winner, Kelsey Shoemaker from Ashland, will represent Louisiana Tech at the regional 3MT competition in Tampa, Florida, next year.

Chemical Engineering students brew beer to learn chemical processes
Louisiana Tech University’s Chemical Engineering program has added a new experiment to the Senior Unit Operations Lab. The fermentation experiment is designed to help students understand biochemical reactions and as an experiment that the students would enjoy.

Tech alum Ka’Davien Baylor lights up Downtown Ruston
Ka’Davien Baylor knew he was an artist-to-be when he was drawing murals on his parents’ furniture and explaining to them what each one meant.

Industrial Engineering program celebrates 50 years of accreditation
Louisiana Tech University’s Industrial Engineering program recently celebrated 50 years of accreditation with students, board members, faculty, staff, and – of course – cake.
TOP DOG Idea Pitch winners announced
Collapsible Bicycle Backpack, an idea from Mechanical Engineering student Ethan Fitzgerald and Architecture student Cortland Townsend won first place and a $500 prize in the 2022 TOP DOG Idea Pitch contest.