At quitting time on a Wednesday in mid-March, the staff of the Office of Admissions stood quietly outside their offices searching for answers that didn’t exist. For a day that started out completely normal, the end came with the stark realization that this was the last time they would all see each other in person for quite a while.
Remembering the Former First Lady
By Caroline Clifton On the morning of Friday, April 24th, I received the news that my beloved great-grandmother, Evelyn Johnston, had passed away during the night. She went peacefully after living a very full life – 97 years, survived by a son, multiple grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Due to the Coronavirus, most of my family members […]
Bigger and better than ever: New athletics facilities shoot for stars
Almost seven months to the day after an April tornado totaled Louisiana Tech’s Lady Techsters Softball Field and Soccer Complex and destroyed J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park, home of the Diamond Dogs, University officials presented plans for the complete rebuild of those three facilities. Louisiana Tech’s new soccer/softball complex and new baseball field […]
2019 Distinguished alumni of the year
No university is more fortunate than Louisiana Tech in having loyal and dedicated alumni who offer their support in a variety of ways and who, by their own professional and personal accomplishments, bring honor and deeply appreciated recognition to the University. As it does each year during Homecoming Week, Tech honored its Distinguished Alumni for […]
Lagniappe Ladies: Power of pooling resources
Women in philanthropy A decade ago, a small group of women interested in making a difference for Louisiana Tech University gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the University. The core group, which included Vice President Emerita Corre Stegall, decided to form a women’s philanthropic network aimed at helping Louisiana Tech’s students and programs […]
Grant provides roof renovations
The main structures in the John D. Griffin Horticultural Garden on South Campus will have their roofs renovated, a step toward offering a safer and more beautiful public space for the community – courtesy of a grant from the Lagniappe Ladies philanthropy network. Directly behind Reese Hall sits a small, rustic, brick structure that was […]