NEWS

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.

Tech Library partners with LSU, Ole Miss libraries to increase access to government information
Louisiana Tech University’s Prescott Library will share regional depository responsibilities with Louisiana State University Libraries and the University of Mississippi Libraries in efforts to increase access to governmental information for residents in both Louisiana and Mississippi.
Lagniappe Ladies help research team make salsa in space
In 2020, a team of Louisiana Tech’s best and brightest biomedical engineering researchers was charged by NASA with finding out how to farm cherry tomatoes and lettuce in space-like conditions.
National juried exhibition applications open for sixth Louisiana Biennial
Jan. 25 through Feb. 15, Louisiana Tech University will host the 6th Louisiana Biennial: National Juried Exhibition.

Student empowers others through servant leadership, commitment to diversity and inclusion
When La’Dereka Christian moved from Baton Rouge to Louisiana Tech, she had no idea that her journey would bring her into the leadership positions she holds now.
Auditions for ‘Church and State’ set Dec. 6-7 in Stone
Auditions for the Louisiana Tech School of Theatre’s production of the dramedy “Church and State” are Dec. 6-7, 6:30 p.m. in Arthur Stone Theatre.

History major finds home at Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech University is home for Gabriel Freeman, a sophomore History major who has found his place through his commitment to making the University a better place for all students.
Students share original products, services at TOP DOG Idea Pitch
Louisiana Tech student teams Dealer Xpress, Wildfire Portable Firepit, and JAM Shoe Insert earned the most student votes to place 1-2-3 in the recent 2021 TOP DOG Idea Pitch sponsored by Tech’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Information Technology and Bulldog Entrepreneurs.