Louisiana Tech Athletics announced Wednesday the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the unveiling of the Jim Mize Track and Field entrance and fence is scheduled for April 27. The event, slated to begin at 10 a.m. at the main entrance located off Stadium Boulevard, will kickoff a jam-packed day at the LA Tech Athletics Village that will […]
Ryan Ivey to Join Tech as Director of Athletics, Vice President
Louisiana Tech is announcing Ryan Ivey as its vice president and director of athletics. Ivey joins LA Tech with more than 18 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics — the past 11 as athletics director. “The Louisiana Tech athletics brand is synonymous with excellence. When you think about the student-athletes, coaches, administrators and teams that have […]
78. Eric Wood: Culture, Class, Competitive Excellence
Dr. Eric Wood has entered his third year as Vice President and Director of Athletics at Louisiana Tech. The LA Tech Sports leader spends this episode reflecting on his journey from GA to AD, talking about the principles that guide him in his career, and discussing building up the culture at Tech and the reasons […]
73. Shyandrea Glass: Empowering Student-Athletes
Shyandrea Glass goes by “Shy,” and she’s anything but. The Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Success Services is a leader to the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters as they pursue their education while balancing their commitment to their sports. She explains her “why,” and she talks about the importance of supporting student-athletes and providing resources to […]
67. Donna Thomas: Just Keep Going
Dr. Donna Thomas started college late, after already starting a family, and she never looked back. In this episode, she recounts her days pursuing her degrees while trying to find her way and prepare for the next steps. She talks about her past and present roles and how her previous position differs from her current […]
51. Talvin Hester: The Guys to Root For
Talvin Hester may be new to his role as Head Coach of the Louisiana Tech Dunkin’ Dogs, but he’s called Ruston home before and is proud to call it home again. In this episode, he talks about the highs and lows of his coaching journey, the strengths of his team in preparation for the upcoming […]