NEWS
Louisiana Tech University Advancement realigns, increases focus on philanthropy and engagement
Today, Louisiana Tech University’s Division of University Advancement announced its realignment of leadership resources focused on philanthropy and engagement with Tech alumni.
CoLA grad to deliver public lecture at Saint Michael’s College
Louisiana Tech University graduate Jolivette Anderson-Douoning (’90-Speech) will deliver a public lecture at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 on the campus of Saint Michael’s College in Vermont. The lecture will also be available via Zoom.
Louisiana Tech, WRLDINVSN partner with Bullyball for new clothing line
Louisiana Tech University and WRLDINVSN have partnered with Memphis Grizzlies power forward Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s Bullyball brand to create a new line of T-shirts and hoodies in the aggressive spirit of the former Dunkin’ Dog’s play.
Louisiana Tech names homecoming court
Louisiana Tech University students recently elected 16 students to represent them on the 2022 Homecoming Court.
Fall Festival begins Thursday in Stone
Louisiana Tech’s Fall Theatre Festival, featuring eight short original works written and directed by Tech students, runs Thursday through Sunday (Oct. 20-23) in Stone Theatre.
Tech faculty to partner with other institutions on diversity in STEM
Quality Education for Minorities Network in partnership with researchers from Louisiana Tech University, Vanderbilt University, North Dakota State University, Temple University, and Morgan State University has been awarded funding for a conference to engage the scientific community in discussions about improving underrepresented minorities in STEM through creating a Community of Practice.
Mechanical Engineering alumnus Sam Geiger to give industry talk
Nov. 4, energy, sustainability, and operations expert and Louisiana Tech University Mechanical Engineering alumnus Sam Geiger (‘93) will give a talk to students, faculty, and staff about his experiences in the U.S. Navy and private industry.
Louisiana Tech, Google, Coursera partner to bring professional learning opportunities to state
The established partnership between Louisiana Tech University and Coursera has expanded to increase offerings to Louisiana Tech faculty and staff as well as faculty and staff in institutions within the University of Louisiana System (ULS).
Tech Accounting Professor to offer free fraud prevention course
Dr. John Lauck, Louisiana Tech University’s Chase Bank Endowed Associate Professor of Accountancy, will offer a free fraud prevention class to area businesses and non-profits from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. The course will take place in Room 126 in the College of Business.
McFadden presents ‘Trauma Informed Care’ at annual conference
Dr. Patti McFadden, a graduate of Louisiana Tech’s Division of Nursing in 1995, says she’s actually been a nurse since kindergarten but has “only been licensed for 27 years.” McFadden, who is an RN and Associate Professor of Nursing at Tech, comes by the passion for her profession honestly.