NEWS
Fall 2021 graduates announced
Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies held Nov. 20.

Business doctoral students honored for excellence in teaching and research
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business recently recognized two Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) candidates at the annual Doctoral Student Reception. Bao Duong was presented with the DBA Outstanding Teaching Award and Abdulah Bajaba was presented with the DBA Outstanding Research Award.
Faculty, students recognized in vocal competitions
Dr. Matt Giallongo, Lecturer in the School of Music, placed first runner-up in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Southern Region Conference Artist Awards.
CER’s first Louisiana Economic Abstract paints comprehensive picture of state economy
The Center for Economic Research, housed in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business, recently published the 2021 Louisiana Economic Abstract. The publication is the first in an ongoing annual series designed to report state-level economic developments and the impact of policies in Louisiana.

Flight Team soars to Nationals after qualifying at Regionals
Louisiana Tech’s Precision Flight Team, a student organization that competes in National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) events, participated in its regional event in late October and performed well enough to qualify for the national competition at Ohio State University in May 2022.
SciTEC, LAGEARUp partner with Monroe City Schools on cyber camp
Louisiana Tech University’s SciTEC, LAGEARUP, and Monroe City Schools partnered to host the C2S Engineering and CyberSecurity minicamp this fall at Neville High School.

Johnson focuses on perseverance and purpose in Louisiana Tech’s Fall 2021 Commencement address
Louisiana Tech University conferred degrees on 284 in the University’s Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies, held Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center.

Local collaboration helps researchers everywhere better understand COVID-19
Through collaborative efforts between local researchers and health care providers, along with community participation and engagement, progress is being made in gathering data that allows scientists to better understand how COVID-19 and variants might impact public health.

First graders lend support to AEP campaign
A group of first graders in Megan Hunt’s A.E Philips (AEP) classroom were so inspired by the idea of fundraising for renovations to the school’s physical campus and outdoor learning spaces that they decided to help out.
Two-time Tech graduate nominated for U.S. Attorney in Louisiana’s Western District
Two-time Louisiana Tech graduate Brandon B. Brown, Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana since 2012, is one of eight nominated to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, the White House has announced.