NEWS

COLA, COE alum writes biography on one of Tech’s best
Chris Kennedy, Louisiana Tech Class of 2018 and 2020, a graduate of the University’s College of Liberal Arts, will appear at several events across the state this fall to share his book on one of Tech’s most beloved figures, the late Coach Joe Aillet.

COE faculty prepared to offer inclusive STEM teaching training
A pair of Louisiana Tech faculty with a passion for diversity and equality have been trained as facilitators for the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project and want to pass what they’ve learned on to other faculty, staff, and doctoral students.

United Aviate, Tech partner to offer greater opportunity to Aviation students
Louisiana Tech University and United Aviate announced a partnership designed to benefit Louisiana Tech students in the Professional Aviation and Aviation Management programs.

Louisiana Tech partners with other institutions through $6 million NSF award
The National Science Foundation has awarded $6 million to Louisiana Tech University and partner universities to create printable sensors that detect heavy metals and pesticides.

Physics professor to present work at photo exhibition
Fine Line Supply Co. in Ruston will host an exhibition of black and white photography created by Dr. Markus Wobisch, Louisiana Tech University Associate Professor of Physics, this fall.

Forbes names Tech one of two top Louisiana publics
Louisiana Tech University has been named to Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges list, one of only two public universities recognized in the state.
Construction Engineering Technology program opens shirt design competition
Students enrolled in Louisiana Tech University’s Construction Engineering Technology program have the opportunity to design T-shirts for the program.
Constitution Day celebration planned Wednesday in Wyly
Louisiana Tech will celebrate Constitution Day from 4-5 p.m. Sept. 21 in Wyly Auditorium with a panel discussion about the role of juries in our justice system.

Reception for Slaughter’s ‘Things Are Heavy’ Thursday at Masur
Joey Slaughter, Associate Professor in Louisiana Tech’s School of Design, has a show currently featured at Masur Museum, 1400 South Grand Street in Monroe.

Dr. Mickey Cox honored through giving opportunity
After nearly 40 years teaching Louisiana Tech students how to address electrical engineering problems, Dr. Mickey Cox has retired from the University. In honor of his devotion to Louisiana Tech and the College of Engineering and Science (COES), College Dean Dr. Hisham Hegab, in conjunction with University Advancement, has created a giving opportunity in Cox’s name.