NEWS
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.
ANS graduate student wins award for research on organophosphates
Jacob Mitcham, a graduate student in Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology, recently presented research on organophosphates at the annual American Society of Microbiology (ASM) meeting for the south central branch.
Aspire featured in CODAmagazine design publication
Aspire has been featured in the November issue of CODAmagazine, a digital monthly design publication.
University Foundation welcomes new hire to Division
Maddie Patton will rejoin the Louisiana Tech University Division of Advancement as a Director of Development and Donor Experience Officer beginning Dec. 1.
ARCH 335 creates another winner for MedCamps
The dedication of the Louisiana Tech Design/Build Studio (ARCH 335)’s most recent creation for MedCamps of Louisiana, the Mosaic Art Cabin, represents another award-winning result for Tech students and another winning addition for the campers, the up-and-coming artists with physical and mental disabilities who annually enjoy the Choudrant camp.
Mike Benjamin: ‘Endowed giving is the next step in my effort to do what was done for me’
Mike Benjamin was a high school senior when a gesture from someone he didn’t even know changed the course of his life for good. Because of that moment and what it meant, Benjamin and his family have made sure its spirit lives on and continues to change the lives of so many students.
Engineering student developing research to save Louisiana coastline
Dual doctoral and master’s Engineering student Omar Shahrear Apu came to Louisiana Tech University for one reason: to study solutions to coastal erosion with Dr. Jay Wang, Program Chair of Civil Engineering, Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Technology.
RoyOMartin commits leadership gift in support of Forest Products Innovation Center
Timber-industry leader Martin Sustainable Resources LLC in Alexandria has committed $2 million as the leadership gift toward the construction of Louisiana Tech University’s new Forest Products Innovation Center.
Love-Vaughn recognized as University of Kentucky Torch Bearer
Louisiana Tech University Dean Devonia Love-Vaughn was honored during the University of Kentucky’s recent homecoming celebrations as one of the university’s 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence winners.
Cooper remains ‘Ever Loyal Be’ to the College of Education
The College of Education at Louisiana Tech made a mark on graduate Dr. Sandi Cooper’s journey in the field of mathematics education, where she was mentored by Dr. Carolyn Talton, Professor Emeritus. Her mentorship planted the seed for Cooper to succeed...