From great disaster to Grand Opening
Since May 2019, 2003 graduate Adam McGuirt has served Louisiana Tech as Director of Disaster Recovery and Strategic Initiatives. The position was created after the April 25, 2019, EF3 tornado plowed through campus and has grown to include responsibility for the campus response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A campus of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Since her appointment, Devonia Love-Vaughn has spent much of her time consulting and collaborating with several students, faculty, and staff about upcoming projects, including formation of the Inclusive Excellence Advisory Council.
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21st Century Campus continues to evolve
Construction is ongoing at almost every corner as Louisiana Tech continues to build its 21st Century Campus. If something’s not being built from scratch, it’s being refreshed, refurbished, repurposed, or repaired.
Q&A with Dr. Eric Wood, Tech’s newest Vice President and Director of Athletics
Malcolm Butler, Associate AD for Athletic Communications, visited with Dr. Eric Wood immediately after his hiring to talk about what led him and his family to Ruston, his passion for guiding student-athletes to excellence, and his vision for Louisiana Tech athletics.
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More than $171 million raised through Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign
Louisiana Tech University announced the conclusion of the public phase of Forever Loyal: The Campaign for Louisiana Tech University, the boldest fundraising initiative in the institution’s history, which raised more than $171 million.
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NSBE, NABA making difference in inclusion, professional opportunity
The National Society of Black Engineers and National Association of Black Accountants are two Louisiana Tech organizations designed to increase professional opportunities and inclusivity for the campus community.
New undergraduate certificates designed to increase job opportunities
Louisiana Tech has added several new undergraduate certificates designed to increase job opportunities for current students, prospective students, and non-traditional students.
Student-athletes compete in the classroom
The pandemic that began impacting college sports in mid-March 2020 largely disrupted or shut down college competition for months, but in the classroom, Louisiana Tech’s student-athletes found success across the board as 13 of Tech’s 16 Division I sanctioned programs recorded a Graduation Success Rate of at least 75 percent.
ANS proposes game-changing ‘Virtual Anatomy Lab’
A proposed Virtual Anatomy Lab in Louisiana Tech’s College of Applied and Natural Sciences will offer students in all health science areas an opportunity to interact with human and animal anatomy in new and innovative ways, better preparing them to meet the challenges associated with ever-changing health-related professions.
New Frontiers videos available, winter seminars planned
This fall quarter, the New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series, a year-long series of exciting and impactful talks presented by world renowned scientists and clinicians, looked a little different.
The year in review – 2020 at Louisiana Tech
2020 was defined by crisis and opportunity at Louisiana Tech University. Through the pandemic, social unrest, and statewide storms, the Tech Family came together and enters 2021 stronger than ever.
How to get your employer to invest in your online education
Is it time to move up or move on in your career? Going back to school online is a great way to hit the reset button and add new skills to your resume.
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