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Williams earns grant for ‘Readying for Risk’ project
To help companies around the world create their own safety documentation, Dr. Joseph Williams, Assistant Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric in Louisiana Tech’s College of Liberal Arts, has been awarded a Career Advancement Research Grant.
Political Science professor publishes study on politician responsiveness
Dr. William O’Brochta, Louisiana Tech University Assistant Professor of Political Science, recently published an article focused on politician attendance in the United Kingdom’s House of Lords. The article, titled “Do Peers respond? Attendance and critical events,” was published in the journal British Politics in January.
Louisiana Tech recognized for 23 top programs in the U.S.
Intelligent.com, a resource for online and on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, has included Louisiana Tech University in its list of programs assessed for 2022. The research identifies programs in the nation based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.
Senior GIS major earns Institute for Study of War internship
Star Hill native Thomas Bergeron, a senior Geographic Information Science (GIS) major at Louisiana Tech, has earned an internship with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a non-partisan think tank focused on gathering, analyzing, and disseminating accurate intelligence from hot spots around the world in order to better inform United States national security policy and military strategy.
Physics professor Lee Sawyer to chair APS historic sites committee
Louisiana Tech University Professor of Physics and Academic Director of Chemistry and Physics Dr. H. Lee Sawyer will chair the American Physical Society (APS) Historic Sites Committee for the 2022 year.
Counseling Services provides wealth of services for Tech students
Mental health is an ongoing struggle for today’s college students. However, most students are afraid to talk about it.
New Resource Center creates sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ community
Dec. 10, Louisiana Tech University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs opened up the University’s new LGBTQ+ Resource Center on the second floor of the Student Center.
Concurrent enrollment program helps undergraduates get a jump start on graduate school
Undergraduate students enrolled in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science can use the concurrent enrollment program to cut the time and money it takes to complete a graduate degree.
The Year in Review — 2021 at Louisiana Tech
The Dec. 22 episode of Beyond 1984 is our “Year in Review” special, a highlight of some of the many things the Louisiana Tech Family has celebrated, weathered, and accomplished. Here are just a few of Tech’s top stories from a challenging but rewarding 2021 that was filled with success stories.
Ruston’s Hill family commits $100,000 to benefit College of Business
Scott and Ashlea Hill of Ruston have made a $100,000 gift to benefit Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business. Funds will support current and future programming within the College and technology enhancements in Ray’s Trading Room.