NEWS

Herbert Memorial Astronomy Lecture aims to touch the sun
The Louisiana Tech University Physics program will present the fourth Wallace Herbert Memorial Astronomy Lecture: A Mission to Touch the Sun during Homecoming Week.

College of Education marks Career Awareness Month with virtual career expos
To mark Career Awareness Month, high school and community college students across Louisiana were able to engage in workforce presentations and virtual career expos through a partnership between Louisiana Tech University’s Science and Technology Education Center’s (SciTEC), Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC), and Louisiana Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEARUP).
Fashion Karaoke show scheduled Oct. 14
Louisiana Tech University’s Fashion Merchandising students will partner with Ruston’s Artisan Gallery to create the program’s third annual Fashion Karaoke Show to be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 14.
Bridge to Bulldogs program prepares students for college success
Incoming freshman applying to Louisiana Tech University have the opportunity to participate in the Bridge to Bulldogs program made specifically to aid students in an alternate entry into Louisiana Tech. This program allows students to form a bridge to their Louisiana Tech experience through student support, academic advising, and student life.

Edwards headlines Marbury Ethics Lecture in Louisiana Tech College of Business
In Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business, ethics is one of the foundational principles of the curriculum alongside sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Forestry major earns dream job offer during her junior year at Tech
One thing Louisiana Tech forestry major Sydney McMillan doesn’t have to worry about following graduation: finding a job.
Century Next Bank Startup Prize awarded to S&K Innovative Technologies
Louisiana Tech Cyber Engineering and Electrical Engineering graduate Daniel Kumler of Blairsville, Georgia, and Management and Entrepreneurship major Cade Spikes of Monroe are winners of the inaugural Century Next Bank Startup Prize, established in 2020 through the Louisiana Tech University Foundation to support promising startup companies led by emerging student entrepreneurs at the University.
College of Engineering and Science Gumbo Fest Scheduled for Oct. 7
Louisiana Tech University’s Engineering and Science Association (ESA) will provide the College of Engineering and Science (COES) community with gumbo, games, and camaraderie at Gumbo Fest 2021. Between 5 and 8 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 7, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the College will join together in the Integrated Engineering and Science Building Amphitheater for fun and fellowship.

Top 5 – Band of Pride Songs
Grayson native Leslee Bennett, senior majoring in Communication, recently shared the best Band of Pride songs.
Distinguished Alumni to be honored Homecoming Week
The Louisiana Tech Alumni Association has named the University’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The individuals will be honored during Homecoming week at a luncheon, in the Loyal Blue March and Homecoming Parade, and on the field during the football game.