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VISTA Center students illustrate first book of ‘Journey Towards a Better World’ series
Even before graduating with their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Louisiana Tech, two School of Design students have illustrated the first in a series of books in collaboration with The Inspire Project through Tech’s VISTA Center.
USFWS honors Maness for conservation work
Louisiana Tech’s Dr. Terri Maness, Associate Professor and Environmental Science Program Coordinator, received a 2019-2020 US Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director’s Conservation Partner Award for her work with the Gulf of Mexico Avian Monitoring Network (GoMAMN) team. GoMAMN is group of conservation professionals who came together after the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill with the aim of coordinating efforts to develop and implement a Gulf-wide avian monitoring program.
Latest REAL Report highlights impact of Tech students on local economy
According to the report, one Louisiana Tech student has an estimated economic output multiplier of approximately 2.84. This indicates that for every dollar spent, $2.84 is generated and recirculated into the local economy. Tech’s on-campus student population induces $1.9 million in sales tax annually, with one Louisiana Tech student producing $5,400 in sales tax revenue for the state and approximately $7,170 in state taxes of all types.
Learning experience goes beyond teaching, looks at mindfulness
Parents, students and educators in Lafayette Parish were able to participate in a two-week experience to learn about psychological first aid, mindfulness and positive psychology interventions thanks to a collaboration with Lafayette GEAR UP through a U.S. Department of Education federally-funded grant.
Construction engineering technology alum serves in leadership role on multimillion-dollar projects in Texas
Less than a year after graduating from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology, Monroe native Riley Smith has begun to make his mark on Zachry Construction Corporation and north Texas.
Mechanical Engineering student takes on BASF summer internship
Cle Sanchez, a mechanical engineering major at Louisiana Tech, will complete a summer internship with the international chemical company BASF, allowing her to work on projects that will help launch her career after graduation. Throughout the course of the...
Global Strike National Security Fellowship program connects Louisiana Tech students with real-world experience
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) in Bossier City, and Louisiana Tech University are celebrating the first anniversary of the Global Strike National Security Fellowship Program.
Inaugural McGaha Memorial Scholarship awarded
Louisiana Tech University Construction Engineering Technology major Haden Smith, senior from Benton, has been named the first recipient of the Lane McGaha Memorial Scholarship. McGaha’s family presented the scholarship June 15 in the Marbury Alumni Center on Louisiana Tech’s campus.
Partnership connects Morehouse Parish students with robotics, STEM
A high school robotics’ summer learning camp is now available through funding provided by Louisiana GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance’s Field Outreach Services Division of the Louisiana Board of Regents.
Seven mission-driven projects awarded ‘Just Business’ grants
“Just Business” is a giving circle comprised of College of Business alumni and friends who pool financial resources, then jointly decide how the funds will be invested. The group awards grants for student, staff, and faculty projects that advance the mission of the College of Business.