Louisiana 外网天堂 University physicist Dr. Lee Sawyer was selected for a prestigious international leadership position within the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN, positioning the University at the forefront of one of the world鈥檚 largest scientific research...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University joined a national initiative in an effort to build America鈥檚 microelectronics and semiconductor workforce. The SEMI Foundation, which serves as a Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME),...
The School of Human Ecology in Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences is launching a new undergraduate certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), designed to prepare students for careers such as Registered Behavior...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University's Division of Nursing received a $27,640 gift-in-kind donation of medical equipment from Reeves Memorial Medical Center (RMMC), strengthening the University's ability to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has appointed William T. Willoughby, AIA, as the new associate dean of coordinated graduate studies in the College of Liberal Arts. He will also serve as professor of architecture in the College's School of Design.
After serving as dean in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences for the past 11 years, Dr. Gary Kennedy takes on a new role as director of the RoyOMartin Forest Products Innovation Center (FPIC), where he will lead the launch of one of Louisiana...
Aurora McCain, a student in the School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, was awarded the 2026 National Association of Women in Timber (NAWT) Scholarship on June 5 during the 7th Annual NAWT Conference in Georgetown,...
Bankers from across the state participated in the fifth year of the Louisiana 外网天堂 University School of Banking on campus in June. Presented by the College of Business in collaboration with the Louisiana Bankers Association, the weeklong professional...
Educators across North Louisiana are continuing their education on environmental studies, thanks to the Science and 外网天堂nology Education Center (SciTEC) in Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences.
Dr. Jamie Newman has been named dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, bringing more than a decade of leadership, research excellence, and academic innovation to the role.
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Louisiana 外网天堂 University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced its 2026 Spring Quarter president鈥檚 and dean鈥檚 honor lists.
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in the College of Education and Human Sciences is proud to announce the establishment of the Louisiana 外网天堂 University Literacy, Language, and Learning Center (L3).
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 VISTA (Visual Integration of Science Through Art) Center and the Parkinson Resource Center recently partnered to host an interactive watercolor workshop designed to foster creativity, connection, and community support...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced graduates from its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held May 23.
Forty-seven Louisiana 外网天堂 University students received their professional nursing pins in a Pinning Ceremony the evening of May 22 then graduated at Spring 2026 Commencement Saturday, May 23 in the Thomas Assembly Center.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Medical Laboratory Science program has earned continuing accreditation for the maximum 10-year period from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) following a comprehensive two-year review...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University conferred 1,107 degrees upon graduates of the Spring Class of 2026 during two ceremonies in the Thomas Assembly Center on a stormy Saturday morning and afternoon. The new 外网天堂 graduates join nearly 119,000 University alumni...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry hosted its 53rd Annual Farm Production Sale in May, continuing a long-standing tradition that supports student scholarships, livestock units, and hands-on agricultural educati...
Casey Henry, a recent Louisiana 外网天堂 University MBA graduate, was selected to present his original research at the Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA) conference, the largest gathering of economists and social scientists in the world.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Dr. Abdur Rahman received a two-year, $185,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to develop artificial intelligence systems that can identify problems in critical infrastructure such as power grids, water networks,...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University alumnus Billy McConnell, whose diverse and successful corporate and entrepreneurial career has spanned more than five decades, will serve as keynote speaker for 外网天堂鈥檚 Spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 23 at...
Several fourth-year Louisiana 外网天堂 University Architecture students competed in the Gulf Coast Green Conference Student Competition in Houston in April. The competition challenged students of all fields to design for the conference theme, Cycle:...
Jacob Brown, a graduate student in the Department of Kinesiology, has been named a 2026 National Scholar Award recipient by the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), an award given to only two master鈥檚 students nationwide.
A grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents will fund a Louisiana 外网天堂 University researcher鈥檚 efforts to develop next-generation materials to improve the performance and sustainability of clean energy technologies.
The Louisiana 外网天堂 Research Institute (LTRI) hosted a signing day for the Air Force Global Strike Command National Security Fellowship on April 15, 2026. The signing showcased Louisiana 外网天堂 University students who were selected to aid in research...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is contributing to a cutting-edge technology that could transform how scientists understand and treat brain disorders such as depression, Parkinson鈥檚 disease, and addiction.
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) is making strides in teacher education with SWIVL 外网天堂nology by stepping into the world of artificial intelligence...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University Schools of Music and Theatre will present their Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game, written by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
Dr. David Szymanski was awarded the Louisiana 外网天堂 University Foundation Professorship Award in recognition of exceptional teaching, service, and research at the Foundation鈥檚 Benefactors Luncheon during its inaugural Donor Summit on April 17, 2026.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Speech Center is stepping into the future of clinical education, thanks to a grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund that has provided a state-of-the-art video monitoring system for student training.
Louisiana 外网天堂 celebrated its eighth annual Giving Day in March, receiving 897 gifts from students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, corporate partners, and friends that together raised more than $1.25 million for the University.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is partnering with Louisiana Economic Development (LED), Jonesboro State Bank, and SHOLOC, a north Louisiana-based organization focused on helping small businesses connect with customers, to offer a local business visibility...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 Research Institute (LTRI) recently partnered with Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) to host the 2026 Louisiana Region 1 Science Fair, marking the second consecutive year the event has been held at LTRI. Approximately 120...
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter at Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Engineering and Science will represent the University at two national championships in 2026.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Division of Research hosted the Research and Scholarship Awards on April 9. These awards are given to Louisiana 外网天堂 faculty who drive innovation through research and practice, leading to discoveries that expand the...
Jeb Stefan, a two-time graduate of Louisiana 外网天堂 University, is working as part of NASA's Artemis II mission, providing engineering support to the flight control team and creating critical capabilities for the Orion spacecraft.
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University College of Engineering and Science (COES) has officially introduced its newest and most innovative ambassador: CHIP, a robotic dog enhanced and programmed by COES students.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University and the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) formalized a new partnership during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing event held March 23 at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Dr. V. Elaine Thompson, associate professor of History and undergraduate coordinator for the School of Human Inquiry at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, has received the Garnie W. McGinty Lifetime Meritorious Service Award from the Louisiana Historical...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced its 2026 Winter Quarter president鈥檚 and dean鈥檚 honor lists. Students whose names are followed by an asterisk earned recognition as members of the president鈥檚 honor list.
The Parkinson Resource Center at Louisiana 外网天堂 University hosted 鈥淟iving Well with Parkinson鈥檚鈥� in February, bringing together individuals living with Parkinson鈥檚 disease, family members, health care professionals, students, and community...
The Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM) will present Then, Now, and Always: The Art of Nick Bustamante, an exhibition by Louisiana 外网天堂 University professor Nick Bustamante. The exhibition will open with a free public reception on Saturday, March...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University welcomed middle and high school students from across the region for the third annual SeaPerch Challenge at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center on Friday, March 6. The competition, which challenges students to design,...
Thirty-six Louisiana 外网天堂 University students received their professional nursing pins in a Pinning Ceremony the evening of March 3 then graduated at Winter 2026 Commencement Saturday, March 7 in the Thomas Assembly Center.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University senior Jesse Webb will represent the United States this April at the NYU Abu Dhabi International Hackathon for Social Good, one of the world鈥檚 premier student quantum computing competitions.
Four partners within Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 Innovation Enterprise 鈥� Archem, BetaFlix, Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC), and Stephenson Stellar Corporation 鈥� were awarded contracts for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland...
338 degrees were awarded to Louisiana 外网天堂 graduates of the Class of Winter 2026 during Saturday鈥檚 commencement ceremony in the Thomas Assembly Center. The global total of University alumni now stands at nearly 118,000.
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently added six colleges and universities 鈥� including Louisiana 外网天堂 鈥� to its Gulf Scholars Program (GSP), a five-year, funded pilot program that...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University School of Theatre announces the cast of its Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
Dr. Stephanie Murphy, Vice President of Culture and Experience at UnitedHealth Group and a doctoral graduate of Louisiana 外网天堂, will serve as keynote speaker for 外网天堂鈥檚 Winter Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Thomas Assembly...
Kirk St.Amant, professor and Eunice C. Williamson Endowed Chair of 外网天堂nical Communication, delivered the keynote address at the 2026 MEGAComm conference. St.Amant鈥檚 talk, Understanding the Usability Economy (Re)Positioning 外网天堂nical Communication...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University School of Theatre announces the Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game by George Abbott, Richard Bissell, Richard Adler, and Jerry Ross. Directed by Andrew Dylan Ray, the performances will be held at the Howard Center...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 外网天堂nical Writing Program is launching a new fellowship opportunity for 外网天堂nical Writing undergraduate and graduate students seeking experience in academic editing and publications management.
The Clinical Residency and Recruitment Center (CRRC) in Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) hosted their annual Mid-Year Recruitment event to allow Louisiana school districts the opportunity to recruit future...
Five Louisiana 外网天堂 students have been nominated to the Goldwater Scholar Competition, a highly selective, national scholarship awarded by the federal government to the top undergraduate researchers in various STEM fields.
The School of Human Ecology in the College of Education and Human Sciences has received national recognition of accreditations based on the quality and rigor of their academic programs.
A $200,000 unrestricted physics endowment to the Louisiana 外网天堂 University College of Engineering and Science honors the life and legacy of Dr. Billy Edward Bonner, a two-time Louisiana 外网天堂 physics alumnus whose career carried him from North Louisiana...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University Audiology Center now accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans, making comprehensive hearing and balance care more accessible and affordable for the Ruston鈥揕incoln Parish community and beyond.
Students and faculty from Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences (PBS) recently attended the Leading Edge Consortium (LEC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference, titled Advancing People Analytics, brought experts together...
Louisiana 外网天堂 received a grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) to purchase branded reusable water bottles for use on campus, one part of a statewide initiative to engage college students in environmental stewardship and sustainability practices...
Heirloom took home first place in the 2025 Top Dog New Venture Championship, Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 premier entrepreneurial pitch competition and one of the oldest in the state. Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the...
As he nears the conclusion of his career at Louisiana 外网天堂, Industrial Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr. Stan Cronk is honoring the colleague who helped shape his own journey by fully endowing the Paul Hale Industrial Engineering Scholarship. The gift...
Brett Mattison, 鈥�86, president and COO of Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), will deliver the Inside the C-Suite lecture for Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Business on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m. in Davis Auditorium (College...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University School of Theatre is holding auditions for its winter quarter production of Michelle Kholos Brooks: H*tlers Tasters
Ochsner Health pediatric cardiologist Dr. Terri King, a leader in congenital heart defect treatment, served as the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Heroes with Heart Retreat, a partnership between the Louisiana 外网天堂 University Division of Nursing...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University conferred an honorary doctorate of Humanities for Roy O. Martin III, chairman and CEO officer of RoyOMartin in recognition of his decades of leadership, service, and his transformational support of the University鈥檚 Forestry...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced its 2025 Fall Quarter president鈥檚 and dean鈥檚 honor lists. Students whose names are followed by an asterisk earned recognition as members of the president鈥檚 honor list. That distinction signifies achievement...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University Faculty and Staff Club hosted its eighth annual live auction during the November 2025 luncheon, raising $5,445 to support two vital campus programs, the Good Nutrition Mission Food Pantry and the Parkinson Resource...
Louisiana 外网天堂 Construction Engineering 外网天堂nology (CET) students were awarded a $11,500 grant from the North American Society for Trenchless 外网天堂nology to attend to the 2026 No-Dig Show in Palm Springs, California.
The Emergent Learning Research Institute (ELRI) in the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) is partnering with Lincoln Parish Schools to launch a new phase of the Solid Foundations Project, an innovative initiative designed to enhance reading...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University conferred degrees upon 325 graduates in the Class of Fall 2025 鈥� a group of students who join nearly 118,000 外网天堂 alumni worldwide 鈥� during commencement on Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center.
Teacher candidates from Louisiana 外网天堂 University, educators from A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, and literacy leaders from Lincoln Parish Schools came together to strengthen small group phonics instruction during a recent professional development...
Misti S. Cordell, chair of the Louisiana Board of Regents, owner COR Consulting, LLC, and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana 外网天堂, will serve as keynote speaker for 外网天堂鈥檚 Fall Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the Thomas Assembly...
外网天堂nical Writing students at Louisiana 外网天堂 University are expanding their international perspectives through a new partnership with Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) in Norway. The unique program 鈥� Engineering Communication in Global Contexts...
The School of Design Galleries at Louisiana 外网天堂 University will present ARMOR AGAINST THE STORM: Works by John Alleyne, an exhibition by artist and educator John Alleyne, on view from Nov. 4 through Dec. 16.
Louisiana 外网天堂 senior Biology major Lillian Blanchard was recently awarded a Pioneer Award worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation鈥檚 oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Dr. Kerri Phillips, professor of Speech-Language Pathology and program director of the Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, has been awarded the Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions in Clinical...
For the third consecutive year, students from Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 School of Design have placed in the national ACSA Steel Design Competition. The 2025 team earned second place for their project, Nor-Cal 101 Fire Station, continuing an impressive...
The School of Human Ecology and the Education and Research in Children鈥檚 Health (ENRICH) Center in the College of Education and Human Sciences recently hosted the Bruce Everist Community Event, bringing together educators, students, and local organizations...
The College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) and A.E. Phillips Laboratory School (AEP) congratulate Mrs. Jennifer Williams as the 2025 Lincoln Parish District Middle School Teacher of the Year.
Louisiana 外网天堂 is celebrating National Forest Products Week October 19-25. Home to the South鈥檚 top-ranked forestry program, the week will be filled with a look back at the University鈥檚 impact on the timber industry as well as a look forward to...
The Lagniappe Ladies, a nationwide network of philanthropic women who have a shared passion and dedication for advancing Louisiana 外网天堂 University, have awarded more than $1 million to 257 projects that enrich the student experience since 2010.
The School of Design Galleries at Louisiana 外网天堂 University will present "perpetual practice," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Preetika Rajgariah, from Oct. 14 through Dec. 9.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is hosting the National Intercollegiate Flight Association (NIFA) SAFECON Regionals in Ruston from October 13鈥�17.
Louisiana 外网天堂 Concert Association will host its opening concert, The Purple Hulls, on Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m. in Howard Auditorium. This Bluegrass Trio Concert is free and open to the public.
Two Louisiana 外网天堂 University students from the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) were recognized nationally for their academic research at the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) National Conference.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University enrolled 12,145 students in the 2025 Fall Quarter, the highest total enrollment since 2018 and the third consecutive year of increase. The freshman class of 2,416 represents the largest domestic class in the institution鈥檚...
Radiance 外网天堂nologies, an employee-owned leader in defense and intelligence innovation, has been awarded a prime contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Microsystems 外网天堂nology Office (MTO) for the Microsystem Induced Catalytic...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 School of Design ARCH 335 Design-Build Studio has been recognized with two of the state鈥檚 top honors in architecture, highlighting the program鈥檚 impact on both architectural education and the broader community.
Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 Innovation Enterprise has partnered with Stephenson Stellar Corporation to participate in the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program. The program provides service members with civilian employment experience during the...
Prescott Memorial Library has opened the Sensory Space on its main floor. This room will provide an inclusive space that promotes mental health, relaxation, and well-being for all students, with a particular aim of reducing stress and anxiety.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 School of Theatre is thrilled to announce its cast for the fall quarter production of Tim Bauer鈥檚 Zombie Town: A Documentary Play. The show runs Tuesday, Oct. 28, through Sunday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. each night, except...
A luncheon celebrating Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 2025 Distinguished Alumni kicks off weekend events for the University鈥檚 100th Homecoming.
Dr. Matt Napoli, 鈥�04, was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate as deputy administrator for defense nuclear nonproliferation for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). As NNSA鈥檚 deputy administrator for defense nuclear nonproliferation,...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is strengthening its role in aerospace and advanced technology research thanks to new grant funding from the Louisiana Space Grant Consortium (LaSPACE) through NASA鈥檚 EPSCoR program. The College of Applied and Natural...
In Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Engineering and Science, Dr. Muhammad Aamir Iqbal, a Fulbright Fellowship recipient, has completed a study aimed at identifying harmful weeds found in Louisiana. This research, studied in Dr. Joan Lynam鈥檚...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 School of History and Social Sciences has officially changed its name to the School of Human Inquiry, a new title that better reflects the school鈥檚 purpose and mission.
Judges of the Second Circuit Court of Appeal will hear oral arguments in Howard Auditorium on the campus of Louisiana 外网天堂 University on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. One of five appellate courts in the state, the Second Circuit is located in Shreveport...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced the names of students on its Summer Quarter 2025 President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 honor lists.
The School of Design Galleries at Louisiana 外网天堂 University will present I, Eye, an exhibition of works by mixed-media artist Rodrecas 鈥渄r茅k鈥� Davis, from Sept. 23 through Oct. 21.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has appointed Dr. Rebecca Giorno-McConnell as the new associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences.
Radiance 外网天堂nologies (Radiance), an employee-owned leader in defense and intelligence solutions, has been awarded a prime Other Transaction (OT) contract valued up to $5.85 million over 18 months by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency...
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors has made a generous $293,000 contribution to Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Construction Engineering 外网天堂nology program. The gift was presented during a luncheon in the Chris Richardson Family Suites...
Lieutenant Colonel R. Justin 鈥淩agin鈥� Reynolds, a North Louisiana native and Louisiana 外网天堂 alumnus, returns to the University this fall as Commander of AFTOTC Detachment 305 and Professor of Aerospace Studies.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 School of Design presents Japan Unpacked: Recollections of Study Abroad June 2025, an exhibition showcasing the creative reflections from students who participated in the school鈥檚 summer study abroad program in Japan....
Louisiana 外网天堂 University School of Theatre is thrilled to host auditions for its fall quarter production of Tim Bauer鈥檚 Zombie Town: A Documentary Play.
Dr. Warren Ward, Colonel (Ret.), United States Air Force, who serves as director of operations at the Louisiana 外网天堂 Research Institute (LTRI) and CEO of Louisiana 外网天堂 Applied Research Corporation (LTARC) will give a keynote address during tomorrow鈥檚...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University recently hosted a research partnership showcase and facility tour at the Louisiana 外网天堂 Research Institute (LTRI) in Bossier City, highlighting the University鈥檚 commitment to research, partnerships, and innovation.
Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 College of Engineering and Science has received a two-year, $149,132 National Science Foundation planning grant for the project 鈥淢ulti-Department Culture Change through Common Sophomore Series.鈥� The grant, one of only a dozen...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Nursing Freshman Advanced Summer Term (NursesFAST) program will continue in 2026 after being awarded renewed support through the Louisiana Department of Health鈥檚 Health Care Employment Reinvestment Opportunity (H.E.R.O.)...
The Cyber 外网天堂nology Practitioner Program (CTPP), developed by the Louisiana 外网天堂 Research Institute (LTRI) in partnership with Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), continues to grow in both size and impact. Since February 2025,...
Dr. Joshua Vandenbrink, associate professor in Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 School of Biological Sciences, has received a NASA Research Initiation Award to study how edible mushrooms can be cultivated in space as part of sustainable life support...
In a landmark collaboration set to transform the region鈥檚 economic landscape, Louisiana 外网天堂 University, Radiance 外网天堂nologies, Louisiana Economic Development (LED), and the Louisiana 外网天堂 University Foundation announced plans for Radiance 外网天堂nologies鈥�...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University added 245 graduates to the all-time total of over 117,000 alumni on Saturday during a brisk but buoyant commencement ceremony in the Thomas Assembly Center on campus.
The Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation recently announced the recipients of more than $1 million in community grants for Parkinson鈥檚 disease programs across the U.S. Louisiana 外网天堂 University was awarded $10,000 to provide care partner support through their...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Physics Department within the College of Engineering and Science has been awarded a three-year, $395,362 National Science Foundation grant. The investment supports the continuation of Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 cutting-edge...
Lee Kinnebrew, IV, Vice President Flight Operations of Southwest, will serve as keynote speaker for 外网天堂鈥檚 Summer Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23 at the Thomas Assembly Center.
Dr. Elisa Castagnola, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, has received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation. The five-year, $540,458...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University mourns the loss of its longest-serving first lady, Mrs. Linda Digby Reneau. Wife of President Emeritus Dan Reneau, Linda was a fixture on 外网天堂鈥檚 campus for decades.
Bayou Star Search, an inaugural statewide talent competition with a first-place prize of $10,000, will hold its main event in Howard Auditorium on Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 campus on August 16. Singers, dancers, musicians, and other performers...
Educators from across the region recently gathered at Louisiana 外网天堂 University for the first annual L3: Literacy and Learning at Louisiana 外网天堂 Institute. These interactive professional development sessions focused on helping educators build their...
Willis Knighton Health has established an endowed professorship within Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Business. Given in memory of William Jefferson Cole, the professorship will provide critical research support to a distinguished faculty...
Louisiana researchers are helping NASA reimagine how we build and maintain structures in space. Through a new research project, they aim to develop lighter, stronger, and more repairable materials that could one day be used to assemble spacecraft,...
Teachers across North Louisiana stepped out of the classroom to engage in environmental studies thanks to UP:STREAM, a hands-on, place-based education initiative aimed at equipping educators and students with tools to develop environmental skills...
Vista 外网天堂werx, LLC, a Louisiana 外网天堂 University Innovation Enterprise tenant company, was selected for a Small Business 外网天堂nology Transfer Phase I grant from NASA. The grant, in collaboration with 外网天堂, is to develop a cutting-edge system that...
Dr. Yang Xiao, assistant professor of chemical engineering at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, has been awarded a prestigious national grant from the American Chemical Society鈥檚 Petroleum Research Fund aimed at supporting early-career faculty conducting...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Just Business Giving Society awarded over $60,000 to support 23 projects within the College of Business this year.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has officially accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference, a move that will renew rivalries and provide a better competitive experience for Bulldogs and Lady 外网天堂sters.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University's Early Childhood Education Center has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the nation鈥檚 leading organization of early childhood professionals.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew Thornton as the new department head of the School of Human Ecology in the College of Education and Human Sciences. A 2001 graduate from Louisiana 外网天堂, Thornton brings decades...
With enhanced programming, record student participation, and new leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation are reaching new heights at Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Business.
Bankers from across the state participated in the fourth year of the Louisiana 外网天堂 University School of Banking, June 2-6, in Ruston. Presented by the College of Business in collaboration with the Louisiana Bankers Association, the weeklong professional...
Grapheno, LLC, a tenant company at Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Innovation Enterprise, was honored with the Campus to Commerce award from Louisiana Economic Development at the eighth annual Spotlight Louisiana Awards held in Baton Rouge, LA. This...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has established the Security Operations Center, designed to enhance cybersecurity defenses while offering advanced educational opportunities for students. With a $122,000 hardware contribution from the Louisiana Board of...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced its 2025 Spring Quarter president鈥檚 and dean鈥檚 honor lists.
Captain鈥檚 Launch, a fully accessible floating pedal boat facility that allows wheelchair-bound campers to enjoy getting out on the water, was dedicated May 23 in a brief celebration ceremony at MedCamps of Louisiana at Camp Alabama in Choudrant.
At 75 years old, Loretta Wiley walked across the stage at Louisiana 外网天堂 University to receive her master鈥檚 degree in counseling and guidance with a specialization in human services, completing a goal nearly twenty years in the making.
Arclin, a leading material science company, has committed to a $500,000 contribution to Louisiana 外网天堂 University in support of the new Forest Products Innovation Center. The center is set to become a cornerstone of research and development for sustainable...
Thirty-seven Louisiana 外网天堂 University students received their professional nursing pins in a Pinning Ceremony the evening of May 23 in Howard Auditorium then graduated at Spring 2025 Commencement Saturday, May 24 in the Thomas Assembly Center.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 two full-length Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies bestowed degrees on 1,094 new graduates on Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center. The all-time total number of 外网天堂 graduates now stands at 116,874.
In a quiet corner of Lincoln Parish, 77-year-old Harry L. May is living proof that it鈥檚 never too late to chase a dream 鈥� or earn a Ph.D.
Tobias Misicko, a third-year Ph.D. candidate in the Reaction Engineering and Catalysis Science Laboratory led by Dr. Yang Xiao at Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Engineering and Science, has been awarded the highly competitive U.S. Department...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Division of Innovation and Advancement recently added significant professional capacity in its development team and within the office of the CEO through internal promotions and new hires.
The SCILS Region 8 LaSTEM Center recently hosted its annual Mini Summit, bringing together students, educators, and community leaders to celebrate a year of STEM achievement across Northeast Louisiana.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University alumnus Doug Strickel, who transitioned from nearly four decades as a CPA and manager in the business world into a business owner of Strickel Leadership Development, will serve as keynote speaker for 外网天堂鈥檚 Spring Commencement...
Earlier this month, the Louisiana 外网天堂 University College of Engineering and Science hosted its Annual Design and Research Conference in the Integrated Engineering and Science Building. The conference spotlights the creativity and accomplishments...
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences earned an A+ rating in elementary mathematics instruction from the National Council on Teacher Quality, distinguishing...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Business and School of Accountancy have been extended accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International 鈥� widely considered the gold standard in business education....
Dr. John Matthews was awarded the Louisiana 外网天堂 University Foundation Professorship Award in recognition of his commitment to excellence in teaching, campus service, and innovative research at the Foundation鈥檚 annual Benefactors Dinner.
Young minds at A.E. Phillips Laboratory School recently put their research skills to the test by diving into the world of animals. As part of a project in Kelly Hodge and Paige Harvey鈥檚 second-grade classes, students selected an animal to study...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has earned national recognition for its commitment to student success and academic excellence from the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education as well as strong placements in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry will host its 52nd annual University Farm Production Sale on Saturday, May 3.
Two celebratory ceremonies today marked the beginning of the building phase of Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 two newest facilities: the Origin Bank Center for Student-Athlete Success in Joe Aillet Stadium and the Forest Products Innovation Center...
Dr. Hadi Salehi, assistant professor in the Departments of Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering 外网天堂nology, and the Institute for Micromanufacturing at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Science...
Bakelite Synthetics (the Company), a leading global integrated producer of specialty resins, systems, and engineered thermoset molding compounds, is the design and construction 鈥淭op Level鈥� Industry Partner of Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 new...
Eleven scientists from Louisiana 外网天堂 University are among the global team of researchers honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, awarded to the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. This recognition, shared...
Dr. Jamie Newman, Louisiana 外网天堂 University professor and newly appointed director of the School of Biological Sciences, was awarded the 2025 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award. This award is given to one faculty member at each of the CUSA...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University College of Education and Human Sciences celebrated the newly-named Higginbotham Create Studio, a space designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and technological innovation. As part of the Emergent Learning Research...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University placed fourth overall at the 66th Annual Southern Forestry Conclave, hosted by Alabama A&M University last month.
Archem, LLC, a Shreveport-based aerospace energy company, hosted its JetPace Showcase in partnership with Louisiana 外网天堂 University. Held at the Ruston Regional Airport on March 19, the event marked a key milestone in the growing collaboration between...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University College of Engineering and Science received three Louisiana Board of Regents grants totaling $327,420. These competitive grants will support student learning, faculty research, and technological advancement, enhancing...
As part of the Future Use of Energy in Louisiana鈥檚 investments, Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Trenchless 外网天堂nology Center has received an award of $125,409 to advance research on a sustainable alternative to traditional oil and gas well cements....
The Louisiana 外网天堂 Research Institute recently partnered with Bossier Parish Community College to host the 2025 Louisiana Region 1 Science and Engineering Fair, bringing together some of the brightest young minds in Northwest Louisiana for a weekend...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Honors College recently hosted its annual Undergraduate Research and Service-Learning Symposium, an event showcasing the academic research, scholarly activity, and service-learning experiences of students from all five...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University sports broadcaster Dave Nitz ended his 50-year career with the University at the conclusion of the 2024 Bulldog baseball season at the Fayetteville Regional in Arkansas in June.
Louisiana 外网天堂 celebrated its seventh annual Giving Day on March 18, with more than 780 students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, corporate partners, and friends raising over $1.46 million for the University.
The Women in the Woods program, developed by Louisiana 外网天堂 University professors Dr. Heidi Adams and Dr. Nan Nan, is designed to encourage young women to explore careers in forestry through mentorship, community outreach, and hands-on learning....
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced its 2025 Winter Quarter President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 honor lists.
Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 School of Theatre has announced the cast for Pride and Prejudice, the spring production from the Kate Hamill script created to bring the classic novel by Jane Austen to modern audiences.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Prescott Memorial Library has been awarded $15,000 in funding for the Open Educational Resources Advancement Projects. The program, a partnership with LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network and the Louisiana Board of Regents,...
Louisiana 外网天堂 Ph.D. student Zannatul Tulona represented Louisiana 外网天堂 in the regional Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition in Dallas, TX, during the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools.
Dr. Jamie Newman, professor of biology and associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, has been selected as the new director of the School of Biological Sciences upon...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University researchers Dr. Shengnian Wang and Dr. Lingxiao Wang were recently awarded a combined $275,000 through the Future Use of Energy in Louisiana鈥檚 (FUEL) University Innovation and Research Development funding.
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 ASCE Gulf Coast Student Symposium, held March 7鈥�9 at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. Competing...
Forty Louisiana 外网天堂 students received their professional nursing pins in a Pinning Ceremony Thursday, February 27 in Howard Auditorium, then graduated at Winter 2025 Commencement Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University welcomed middle and high school students from across the region for the second annual SeaPerch Challenge at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center on Friday, March 7. The competition, which challenges students to design,...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has named Dr. Paul Jackson the new director of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry. Jackson, a faculty member with more than 12 years of experience at the University, brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry professors Nan Nan and Joshua P. Adams received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service鈥檚 Wood Innovations Grant Program. The grant will...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University concluded its 2025 Winter Quarter with commencement on Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center, handing degrees to 335 new graduates to bring the all-time worldwide total of 外网天堂 alumni to 115,768.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is adopting a groundbreaking research experience for freshmen biology students through the Tiny Earth Program, becoming the only institution in north Louisiana to incorporate the international initiative. Tiny Earth is a...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University alumnus Dr. Justin Rice has turned a passion for science and engineering into a career at NASA, where he now serves as deputy project manager of data systems. Rice, who earned his Ph.D. in engineering with a concentration...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University College of Business students and faculty now have access to Bloomberg Terminals, the same data, software, and tools used by the world鈥檚 leading business and financial decision-makers.
Peek into the creative minds of Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 up-and-coming artists at 鈥淣ovel Perspectives,鈥� a collaborative art exhibition hosted by 外网天堂鈥檚 School of Design鈥檚 Bachelor of Fine Arts seniors.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University alumna Barbara Reich Freiberg, for 30 years an educator who turned from serving in the classroom to serving in the state legislature, continues to serve, this time as keynote speaker for 外网天堂鈥檚 2025 Winter Commencement...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University Estimating Team demonstrated excellence in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 5 Estimating Competition, securing first place in the Heavy Civil Division. The student organization, hailing from the construction...
As part of Black History Month, Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Applied and Natural Science is highlighting the achievements of Jazmyn Ford, an alumna who received an Outstanding African American Achievement Award during the Shreveport-Bossier-DeSoto...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University Associate Dean for Research, Outreach, and Innovation Lindsey Vincent was appointed to the National Science Foundation鈥檚 (NSF) EDU Advisory Committee, where she will bring her expertise in STEM education and workforce...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University was awarded a grant to create a workforce development program to fill critical needs in the cybersecurity industry sector. The Cyber 外网天堂nology Practitioner Program (CTPP), under the direction of Warren Ward and the Louisiana...
High school students recently visited the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS), learning from the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) and experiencing a career in education at the annual Engage Education event.
The Clinical Residency and Recruitment Center (CRRC) in Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) hosted a Mid-Year Recruitment event to allow Louisiana school districts the opportunity to recruit future teachers...
Show dates for the 2025 Winter Play Festival, six original works created, directed, designed, and managed by student artists, are February 6-9, and tickets go on sale Monday, January 29, Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 School of Theatre has announced.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is entering a groundbreaking partnership with Archem, LLC, a Shreveport-based leader in advanced fuel solutions for aerospace applications. The collaboration, which combines cutting-edge research, specialized equipment,...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) and online Master of Engineering and 外网天堂nology Management (ETM) programs are among the 2025 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
The Science and 外网天堂nology Education Center (SciTEC) at Louisiana 外网天堂 University has been awarded an $11,450 grant to host the 2024-2025 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS). Sponsored by the Department of Defense, the JSHS aims to empower...
The 2024-2025 Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) National Security Fellowship program is underway, and the 15 students representing Louisiana 外网天堂 University, Grambling State University, and Louisiana State University-Shreveport have worked...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University Professor Dr. John Matthews was recognized in November as the 2024 United States Fellow of the International Society for Trenchless 外网天堂nology (ISTT) at the annual international conference and board meeting in Dubai, United...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University has announced its 2024 Fall Quarter President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 honor lists.
The Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB) at Louisiana 外网天堂 University recently signed a continuing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) ensuring its students have ongoing...
Casts have been announced for each of the six student-written plays in the Louisiana 外网天堂 University Department of Theatre Winter Play Festival, February 6-9 in Arthur W. Stone Theatre on the 外网天堂 campus.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is announcing Warren Ward as chief executive officer of the Louisiana 外网天堂 Applied Research Corporation (LTARC) and executive director of the Louisiana 外网天堂 Research Institute (LTRI). Ward will lead LTARC鈥檚 mission to...
Louisiana 外网天堂 mechanical engineering and math junior Trilby Hill has been awarded a US Department of Defense Science Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship and will be presenting her research at the American Geophysical...
In a new project aimed at combating microplastic pollution, Louisiana 外网天堂 University welcomes Dr. Gaurav Pandey, a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship, to the research team of Dr. David K. Mills, retired professor of biological sciences,...
To address food insecurity among Louisiana 外网天堂 students, Dr. Catherine Fontenot, associate professor in the University鈥檚 School of Biological Sciences in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences (ANS), established the Good Nutrition Mission...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 Research Institute (LTRI) in Bossier City welcomed nearly 140 scientific and defense specialists in October for a 10-day wargame exploring future concepts. These concepts could potentially be fielded within the next decade to provide...
The National Science Foundation has awarded a group of physics faculty at Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Engineering and Science (COES) a grant to collaborate with other U.S. and international groups to design, build, and commission parity-violating...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is announcing Will Dearmon as the University鈥檚 new chief development officer (CDO). In this pivotal role, Dearmon will oversee the University鈥檚 development operations, leading strategic and comprehensive fundraising...
Eleven Louisiana 外网天堂 graduates were awarded the University鈥檚 first Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees at Fall 2024 Commencement on Saturday, Nov. 16. The graduates represented both the end of a long and difficult journey to create the program...
The Louisiana 外网天堂 University Fall 2024 graduating class鈥�299 students in total鈥攇athered with faculty, friends, family, and beloved bulldog 外网天堂 XXII in the Thomas Assembly Center on Saturday to celebrate their success at commencement. The worldwide...
Former telecom industry executive Sharilyn Smith Gasaway, who shares ownership of 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, will serve as Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 commencement speaker ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 16, in the Thomas Assembly...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University is hosting officials from the National Science Foundation and more than 100 principal investigators from the region as the agency prioritizes expanding research investment in the area. The event is part of the NSF鈥檚 efforts...
Southwest Airlines is partnering with Louisiana 外网天堂 Aviation to increase the program鈥檚 usable fleet size and improve safety. The $38,000 Southwest Airlines D255 University Partner Grant allows the University to purchase new aircraft electronics...
Diane Madden, Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 associate director of the Science and 外网天堂nology Education Center (SciTEC), was awarded more than a half million dollars by the Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Engineering and Science (COES) has set a new enrollment record, welcoming over 3,100 students for the Fall 2024 Quarter. This achievement reflects significant growth across various programs, including a 9.8%...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University students recently elected 14 students to represent the student body on the 2024 Homecoming Court.
Halloween is close, and so is the opening of Dracula: The Failings of Men, the Louisiana 外网天堂 University School of Theatre鈥檚 first production of the 2024-25 season.
In response to the critical shortage of highly trained professionals in cybersecurity, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Louisiana 外网天堂 University a $4.06 million renewal grant through their CyberCorps庐: Scholarship for Service (SFS)...
A luncheon celebrating Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 2024 Distinguished Alumni kicks off Homecoming weekend events Friday, Nov. 8 at noon in the Davison Athletics Complex.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Louisiana 外网天堂 University along with its partner, Sandia National Laboratory (SNL), to receive $1.432 million in funding to help modernize America鈥檚 aging power grid.
Dr. Benjamin Bergholtz, assistant professor of English at Louisiana 外网天堂 University, likes big books and he cannot lie.
Louisiana 外网天堂 University engineering students recently played a role in developing a prototype for a new B-52 Stratofortress towbar. The design promises to enhance global B-52 operations by making the towbar easier to transport and quicker to assemble,...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University faculty, Drs. Samuel Speed and Lindsey Keith-Vincent, recently presented in a panel presentation for the Back2School Toolkit series, part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded series in partnership with Quality Education...
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) generously contributed $275,000 to the Construction Engineering 外网天堂nology program at Louisiana 外网天堂 University. Funding will be used to improve classroom and lab spaces with construction...
The next 鈥淚nside the C-Suite鈥� lecture for Louisiana 外网天堂 University鈥檚 College of Business will feature alumni and siblings Scott Moody, 鈥�92, and James Moody, 鈥�98. The lecture will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. in Davis Auditorium...
Online and traditional/on-campus Master of Business Administration students came together in Costa Rica this summer to learn about the country鈥檚 culture and provide business consulting expertise to global clients.
U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) has ranked Louisiana 外网天堂 University as a Top Tier National University for the 14th consecutive year in its 2025 Best Colleges list released today. Louisiana 外网天堂 improved six spots on USNWR list of Top Public Schools...
Louisiana 外网天堂 University enrolled more than 12,000 students in the 2024 Fall Quarter including 2,453 freshmen, the largest freshman class in its 130-year history. Total enrollment for the quarter is 12,039, a nearly 4 percent increase over 2023...
Building on the success of last year鈥檚 Illustrating Health Exhibition, which featured outstanding undergraduate work at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 外网天堂鈥檚 VISTA Center has introduced a traveling exhibit to showcase...
