The international student population at Louisiana Tech is crucial to the University’s culture and mission. Director of International Affairs Jay Ligon spends this episode discussing the enrollment and growth of students from other countries, the international recruiting strategies he and his team adhere to, and the impact of the international students on campus. The Office […]
97. An Le: Anticipate What’s Next
An Le is one of two professors leading the charge for this year’s ARCH 335 Design-Build course. Junior architecture students spend two full quarters’ worth of time bringing a project to life from concept to reality at MedCamps, and with the program entering its tenth year, there are lots of monumental builds that stand as […]
96. Sherry Peveto and Melissa Madden: A History of Excellence
A dynamic duo from Louisiana Tech’s Division of Nursing, Dr. Sherry Peveto and Dr. Melissa Madden, spend this episode discussing the choices that led them to nursing, the evident potential and early results of Tech’s new RN to BSN program, and the quality and preparedness of the high-caliber students that earn their pins in the […]
95. Lori Shefa: Sell It to the Stars
From one LA to the other, Emmy-winning entertainment marketing professional Lori Shefa’s time at Louisiana Tech laid the foundation for a successful career. She discusses the almost-accidental choices that led to her life in the entertainment industry, the frenetic energy that comes with working on projects like CBS Super Bowl ads and primetime television trailers, […]
94. Giving Day 2024: Shining a Light
After a record-setting showing for 2023’s Louisiana Tech Giving Day, the 2024 event is shaping up to be another example of the strength of the Tech Family. Director of Annual Giving Lindsey Murry joins the podcast for this episode to talk through the impacts of the University’s million-dollar Giving Days past, the best ways to […]
93. Lindsey Vincent: This Quilt We’ve Built
This episode features Dr. Lindsey Vincent, a loyal blue Louisiana Tech grad who has let the University guide her professional and personal paths for years. The associate dean of research, outreach, and innovation and director of SciTEC recounts the decisions that led her to Ruston, the exciting work and special people in the College of […]