Dr. Leland Weiss, the new-ish dean of the Graduate School and longtime Louisiana Tech engineering professor, discusses his journey that began in Canada, carried him all over the U.S., and eventually landed him at Tech. He highlights his transition from industry to academia, his research focus on waste heat recovery, and his role in supporting […]
151. Leslie Brister Carpenter: Family Reunion
Director of Alumni Engagement Leslie Brister Carpenter is proud to have a Louisiana Tech heart. Born and raised in Ruston, she’s made a career out of serving the campus and the community and letting her love for the University radiate through all she does. From her time as a student recruiter in college to jobs […]
150. Jamar Anderson: Helping Bulldogs Succeed
Jamar Anderson, assistant director of internal affairs in Louisiana Tech’s Bulldog Success Center, has made a home for himself at the University. From his time as a student taking on leadership positions and finding early work on campus in the office that would later give him a full time job, he’s put Tech students first. […]
147. Caroline Milford: Dance Tells a Story
Caroline Milford splits her time at Louisiana Tech between the Lambright Sports & Wellness Center and the university’s Regal Blues Dance Team. She knows firsthand what it takes to create a good team culture, and she dives in to the essence of that culture as she charts her journey from a Regal Blues dancer at […]
139. Looking Back at 2025: Louisiana Tech’s Year in Review
Louisiana Tech’s University Communications crew sits down for the annual recap episode to talk through the biggest headlines and highlights of 2025. From a revamped university website to the revival of 1894 Magazine, and from a groundbreaking partnership with Radiance Technologies to a shift to the Sun Belt Conference for LA Tech Athletics, the best […]
57. Joe Koskie and Joel Stake: The Honors Program
The Honors Program at Louisiana Tech is a transformative experience for many of our students. Dr. Joe Koskie and Dr. Joel Stake are the newest leaders of the program, and they’ve got a vision for its growth and development. They discuss how they came into their roles, what the challenges are for the program, and […]






