NEWS

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.
Abe Partridge performs for School of Design
Artist and songwriter Abe Partridge showcased his artwork and performed his original songs at a recent event in the School of Design.

Lambright Center helps Tech students achieve academic goals through physical fitness
At the Lambright Center, students have access to personal trainers, fitness classes, and state-of-the-art gym equipment, including a rock wall.

McConathy wins SACSCOC Outstanding Chair Award
Louisiana Tech Provost Dr. Terry McConathy was honored with the Demetria N. Gibbs Outstanding Chair Award by the Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) at its recent 2021 Annual Meeting, this year held in Dallas.
Keith-Vincent appointed to LaSTEM Advisory Council
Gov. John Bel Edwards has appointed Dr. Lindsey B. Keith-Vincent of the College of Education to the Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (LaSTEM) Advisory Council.

School of Design to host Annual Student Show in March
Louisiana Tech University’s School of Design will host its Annual Student Show March 15-29 in the FJ Taylor Visual Arts Center.

Signups open for poverty simulation project
The ENRICH Center will support a series of poverty simulations for Louisiana Tech University students during this Winter Quarter.

Communication major wins Shreveport scholarship
Alexis Newman, a senior Communication major at Louisiana Tech University, has been awarded the Orland Dodson Memorial Scholarship by the Shreveport Journalism Foundation.
Cast announced for School of Theatre’s ‘Church and State’
Louisiana Tech School of Theatre has announced its cast for Winter 2022’s live production of the dramedy Church and State.