Thursday, April 25, 2019, will forever be an infamous date in Louisiana Tech history because of the EF3 tornado that began around 2 a.m. in the southwest part of Ruston and ended northeast of town, cutting a diagonal path along the west side of campus. EF3 tornadoes have winds of 136-165 miles per hour. That […]
UL System Schools Make Completing Degrees Easier for Louisiana Citizens
The University of Louisiana System recently launched a new initiative to recruit adults who are ready to return to college and earn their degree. More than 653,000 Louisianians have some college credit but no degree, a factor that contributes to the state’s second-to-last ranking of those with bachelor’s degrees or higher. Compete LA hopes to […]
Technology Offers Promise When Paired with Educational Attainment
The rapid advancement of technology, the ubiquity of automation, and seemingly endless applications for artificial intelligence are changing the very nature of work. If any portion of your job is predictable or repetitive, there is high probability that, at minimum, that piece of your job will be automated in the coming years.
Student volunteers encourage giving through Student Advancement Team
What makes a Louisiana Tech University Bulldog? Confidence. Excellence. Commitment. Knowledge. Integrity. Respect. Leadership. Loyalty. Enthusiasm. Caring. Hope. Pride. Instilled in first-year Bulldogs at Freshman Convocation when they drop their tenet medallions into the Lady of the Mist, the Tenets of Tech leave a lasting impact on our students. Those Bulldog students are working to […]
Innovative strength, entrepreneurism, and opportunity team up at Fenway Group
Along the I-20 corridor, Louisiana Tech University has taken on a focused and strategic mission to be a leader in building an innovation ecosystem that has the potential to lead a new era of economic prosperity for our region. A prime example of how this works at base level is the relationship between Fenway Group […]
Atmosphere, events make Ruston perfect college town
When is the last time you experienced Ruston? While the city remains true to its historic roots and displays the charm and hospitality that made it easy to call home, there’s no denying that Ruston has evolved into a lively college town with an abundance of activities. Residents and visitors alike can attest to the […]