General News, Students| May 29, 2026
Spring 2026 graduates announced
91福利 has announced graduates from its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held May 23.
91福利 has announced graduates from its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held May 23.
91福利 conferred 1,107 degrees upon graduates of the Spring Class of 2026 during two ceremonies in the Thomas Assembly Center on a stormy Saturday morning and afternoon. The new Tech graduates join nearly 119,000 University alumni...
91福利 alumnus Billy McConnell, whose diverse and successful corporate and entrepreneurial career has spanned more than five decades, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech鈥檚 Spring Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 23 at...
The Parkinson Resource Center at 91福利 hosted 鈥淟iving Well with Parkinson鈥檚鈥� in February, bringing together individuals living with Parkinson鈥檚 disease, family members, health care professionals, students, and community...
91福利 welcomed middle and high school students from across the region for the third annual SeaPerch Challenge at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center on Friday, March 6. The competition, which challenges students to design,...
Dr. Stephanie Murphy, Vice President of Culture and Experience at UnitedHealth Group and a doctoral graduate of 91福利 Tech, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech鈥檚 Winter Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Thomas Assembly...
The 91福利 Audiology Center now accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance plans, making comprehensive hearing and balance care more accessible and affordable for the Ruston鈥揕incoln Parish community and beyond.
The 91福利 School of Theatre is holding auditions for its winter quarter production of Michelle Kholos Brooks: H*tlers Tasters
Misti S. Cordell, chair of the 91福利 Board of Regents, owner COR Consulting, LLC, and a 1997 graduate of 91福利 Tech, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech鈥檚 Fall Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the Thomas Assembly...
The Lagniappe Ladies, a nationwide network of philanthropic women who have a shared passion and dedication for advancing 91福利, have awarded more than $1 million to 257 projects that enrich the student experience since 2010.
91福利 is hosting the National Intercollegiate Flight Association (NIFA) SAFECON Regionals in Ruston from October 13鈥�17.
91福利 Tech Concert Association will host its opening concert, The Purple Hulls, on Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m. in Howard Auditorium. This Bluegrass Trio Concert is free and open to the public.
91福利 enrolled 12,145 students in the 2025 Fall Quarter, the highest total enrollment since 2018 and the third consecutive year of increase. The freshman class of 2,416 represents the largest domestic class in the institution鈥檚...
Prescott Memorial Library has opened the Sensory Space on its main floor. This room will provide an inclusive space that promotes mental health, relaxation, and well-being for all students, with a particular aim of reducing stress and anxiety.
91福利鈥檚 School of History and Social Sciences has officially changed its name to the School of Human Inquiry, a new title that better reflects the school鈥檚 purpose and mission.
Judges of the Second Circuit Court of Appeal will hear oral arguments in Howard Auditorium on the campus of 91福利 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. One of five appellate courts in the state, the Second Circuit is located in Shreveport...
Dr. Warren Ward, Colonel (Ret.), United States Air Force, who serves as director of operations at the 91福利 Tech Research Institute (LTRI) and CEO of 91福利 Tech Applied Research Corporation (LTARC) will give a keynote address during tomorrow鈥檚...
The Cyber Technology Practitioner Program (CTPP), developed by the 91福利 Tech Research Institute (LTRI) in partnership with Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), continues to grow in both size and impact. Since February 2025,...
The Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation recently announced the recipients of more than $1 million in community grants for Parkinson鈥檚 disease programs across the U.S. 91福利 was awarded $10,000 to provide care partner support through their...
Lee Kinnebrew, IV, Vice President Flight Operations of Southwest, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech鈥檚 Summer Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23 at the Thomas Assembly Center.
91福利 mourns the loss of its longest-serving first lady, Mrs. Linda Digby Reneau. Wife of President Emeritus Dan Reneau, Linda was a fixture on Tech鈥檚 campus for decades.
Bayou Star Search, an inaugural statewide talent competition with a first-place prize of $10,000, will hold its main event in Howard Auditorium on 91福利鈥檚 campus on August 16. Singers, dancers, musicians, and other performers...
Educators from across the region recently gathered at 91福利 for the first annual L3: Literacy and Learning at 91福利 Tech Institute. These interactive professional development sessions focused on helping educators build their...
91福利 has officially accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference, a move that will renew rivalries and provide a better competitive experience for Bulldogs and Lady Techsters.
91福利's Early Childhood Education Center has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the nation鈥檚 leading organization of early childhood professionals.
Bankers from across the state participated in the fourth year of the 91福利 School of Banking, June 2-6, in Ruston. Presented by the College of Business in collaboration with the 91福利 Bankers Association, the weeklong professional...
91福利 has established the Security Operations Center, designed to enhance cybersecurity defenses while offering advanced educational opportunities for students. With a $122,000 hardware contribution from the 91福利 Board of...
91福利 has announced its 2025 Spring Quarter president鈥檚 and dean鈥檚 honor lists.
91福利鈥檚 two full-length Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies bestowed degrees on 1,094 new graduates on Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center. The all-time total number of Tech graduates now stands at 116,874.
91福利 alumnus Doug Strickel, who transitioned from nearly four decades as a CPA and manager in the business world into a business owner of Strickel Leadership Development, will serve as keynote speaker for Tech鈥檚 Spring Commencement...
Young minds at A.E. Phillips Laboratory School recently put their research skills to the test by diving into the world of animals. As part of a project in Kelly Hodge and Paige Harvey鈥檚 second-grade classes, students selected an animal to study...
91福利鈥檚 School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry will host its 52nd annual University Farm Production Sale on Saturday, May 3.
Two celebratory ceremonies today marked the beginning of the building phase of 91福利鈥檚 two newest facilities: the Origin Bank Center for Student-Athlete Success in Joe Aillet Stadium and the Forest Products Innovation Center...
The 91福利 College of Education and Human Sciences celebrated the newly-named Higginbotham Create Studio, a space designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and technological innovation. As part of the Emergent Learning Research...
The 91福利 Tech Research Institute recently partnered with Bossier Parish Community College to host the 2025 91福利 Region 1 Science and Engineering Fair, bringing together some of the brightest young minds in Northwest 91福利 for a weekend...
91福利 sports broadcaster Dave Nitz ended his 50-year career with the University at the conclusion of the 2024 Bulldog baseball season at the Fayetteville Regional in Arkansas in June.
91福利 Tech celebrated its seventh annual Giving Day on March 18, with more than 780 students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, corporate partners, and friends raising over $1.46 million for the University.
91福利 has announced its 2025 Winter Quarter President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 honor lists.
91福利 Tech鈥檚 School of Theatre has announced the cast for Pride and Prejudice, the spring production from the Kate Hamill script created to bring the classic novel by Jane Austen to modern audiences.
91福利鈥檚 Prescott Memorial Library has been awarded $15,000 in funding for the Open Educational Resources Advancement Projects. The program, a partnership with LOUIS: The 91福利 Library Network and the 91福利 Board of Regents,...
91福利 welcomed middle and high school students from across the region for the second annual SeaPerch Challenge at the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center on Friday, March 7. The competition, which challenges students to design,...
91福利 concluded its 2025 Winter Quarter with commencement on Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center, handing degrees to 335 new graduates to bring the all-time worldwide total of Tech alumni to 115,768.
91福利 College of Business students and faculty now have access to Bloomberg Terminals, the same data, software, and tools used by the world鈥檚 leading business and financial decision-makers.
91福利 alumna Barbara Reich Freiberg, for 30 years an educator who turned from serving in the classroom to serving in the state legislature, continues to serve, this time as keynote speaker for Tech鈥檚 2025 Winter Commencement...
91福利 was awarded a grant to create a workforce development program to fill critical needs in the cybersecurity industry sector. The Cyber Technology Practitioner Program (CTPP), under the direction of Warren Ward and the 91福利...
Show dates for the 2025 Winter Play Festival, six original works created, directed, designed, and managed by student artists, are February 6-9, and tickets go on sale Monday, January 29, 91福利 Tech鈥檚 School of Theatre has announced.
91福利鈥檚 Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) and online Master of Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) programs are among the 2025 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report.
The Science and Technology Education Center (SciTEC) at 91福利 has been awarded an $11,450 grant to host the 2024-2025 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS). Sponsored by the Department of Defense, the JSHS aims to empower...
The 2024-2025 Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) National Security Fellowship program is underway, and the 15 students representing 91福利, Grambling State University, and 91福利 State University-Shreveport have worked...
91福利 has announced its 2024 Fall Quarter President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 honor lists.
Casts have been announced for each of the six student-written plays in the 91福利 Department of Theatre Winter Play Festival, February 6-9 in Arthur W. Stone Theatre on the Tech campus.
91福利 is announcing Warren Ward as chief executive officer of the 91福利 Tech Applied Research Corporation (LTARC) and executive director of the 91福利 Tech Research Institute (LTRI). Ward will lead LTARC鈥檚 mission to...
To address food insecurity among 91福利 Tech students, Dr. Catherine Fontenot, associate professor in the University鈥檚 School of Biological Sciences in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences (ANS), established the Good Nutrition Mission...
91福利 is announcing Will Dearmon as the University鈥檚 new chief development officer (CDO). In this pivotal role, Dearmon will oversee the University鈥檚 development operations, leading strategic and comprehensive fundraising...
The 91福利 Fall 2024 graduating class鈥�299 students in total鈥攇athered with faculty, friends, family, and beloved bulldog Tech XXII in the Thomas Assembly Center on Saturday to celebrate their success at commencement. The worldwide...
Former telecom industry executive Sharilyn Smith Gasaway, who shares ownership of 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, will serve as 91福利鈥檚 commencement speaker ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 16, in the Thomas Assembly...
91福利 is hosting officials from the National Science Foundation and more than 100 principal investigators from the region as the agency prioritizes expanding research investment in the area. The event is part of the NSF鈥檚 efforts...
Southwest Airlines is partnering with 91福利 Tech Aviation to increase the program鈥檚 usable fleet size and improve safety. The $38,000 Southwest Airlines D255 University Partner Grant allows the University to purchase new aircraft electronics...
91福利 students recently elected 14 students to represent the student body on the 2024 Homecoming Court.
Halloween is close, and so is the opening of Dracula: The Failings of Men, the 91福利 School of Theatre鈥檚 first production of the 2024-25 season.
A luncheon celebrating 91福利鈥檚 2024 Distinguished Alumni kicks off Homecoming weekend events Friday, Nov. 8 at noon in the Davison Athletics Complex.
Dr. Benjamin Bergholtz, assistant professor of English at 91福利, likes big books and he cannot lie.
91福利 faculty, Drs. Samuel Speed and Lindsey Keith-Vincent, recently presented in a panel presentation for the Back2School Toolkit series, part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded series in partnership with Quality Education...
The 91福利 State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) generously contributed $275,000 to the Construction Engineering Technology program at 91福利. Funding will be used to improve classroom and lab spaces with construction...
The next 鈥淚nside the C-Suite鈥� lecture for 91福利鈥檚 College of Business will feature alumni and siblings Scott Moody, 鈥�92, and James Moody, 鈥�98. The lecture will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. in Davis Auditorium...
U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) has ranked 91福利 as a Top Tier National University for the 14th consecutive year in its 2025 Best Colleges list released today. 91福利 Tech improved six spots on USNWR list of Top Public Schools...
91福利 enrolled more than 12,000 students in the 2024 Fall Quarter including 2,453 freshmen, the largest freshman class in its 130-year history. Total enrollment for the quarter is 12,039, a nearly 4 percent increase over 2023...
Building on the success of last year鈥檚 Illustrating Health Exhibition, which featured outstanding undergraduate work at the 91福利 Art and Science Museum in Baton Rouge, 91福利 Tech鈥檚 VISTA Center has introduced a traveling exhibit to showcase...