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.
Forty-seven 91福利 students received their professional nursing pins in a Pinning Ceremony the evening of May 22 then graduated at Spring 2026 Commencement Saturday, May 23 in the Thomas Assembly Center.
91福利鈥檚 Medical Laboratory Science program has earned continuing accreditation for the maximum 10-year period from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) following a comprehensive two-year review...
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福利鈥檚 School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry hosted its 53rd Annual Farm Production Sale in May, continuing a long-standing tradition that supports student scholarships, livestock units, and hands-on agricultural educati...
Casey Henry, a recent 91福利 MBA graduate, was selected to present his original research at the Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA) conference, the largest gathering of economists and social scientists in the world.
91福利鈥檚 Dr. Abdur Rahman received a two-year, $185,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to develop artificial intelligence systems that can identify problems in critical infrastructure such as power grids, water networks,...
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...
Several fourth-year 91福利 Architecture students competed in the Gulf Coast Green Conference Student Competition in Houston in April. The competition challenged students of all fields to design for the conference theme, Cycle:...
Jacob Brown, a graduate student in the Department of Kinesiology, has been named a 2026 National Scholar Award recipient by the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), an award given to only two master鈥檚 students nationwide.
A grant from the 91福利 Board of Regents will fund a 91福利 researcher鈥檚 efforts to develop next-generation materials to improve the performance and sustainability of clean energy technologies.
The 91福利 Tech Research Institute (LTRI) hosted a signing day for the Air Force Global Strike Command National Security Fellowship on April 15, 2026. The signing showcased 91福利 students who were selected to aid in research...
91福利 is contributing to a cutting-edge technology that could transform how scientists understand and treat brain disorders such as depression, Parkinson鈥檚 disease, and addiction.
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership (CIL) in 91福利 Tech鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) is making strides in teacher education with SWIVL Technology by stepping into the world of artificial intelligence...
The 91福利 Schools of Music and Theatre will present their Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game, written by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
Dr. David Szymanski was awarded the 91福利 Foundation Professorship Award in recognition of exceptional teaching, service, and research at the Foundation鈥檚 Benefactors Luncheon during its inaugural Donor Summit on April 17, 2026.
91福利鈥檚 Speech Center is stepping into the future of clinical education, thanks to a grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund that has provided a state-of-the-art video monitoring system for student training.
91福利 Tech celebrated its eighth annual Giving Day in March, receiving 897 gifts from students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, corporate partners, and friends that together raised more than $1.25 million for the University.
91福利 is partnering with 91福利 Economic Development (LED), Jonesboro State Bank, and SHOLOC, a north 91福利-based organization focused on helping small businesses connect with customers, to offer a local business visibility...
The 91福利 Tech Research Institute (LTRI) recently partnered with Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) to host the 2026 91福利 Region 1 Science Fair, marking the second consecutive year the event has been held at LTRI. Approximately 120...
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter at 91福利鈥檚 College of Engineering and Science will represent the University at two national championships in 2026.
91福利鈥檚 Division of Research hosted the Research and Scholarship Awards on April 9. These awards are given to 91福利 Tech faculty who drive innovation through research and practice, leading to discoveries that expand the...
Jeb Stefan, a two-time graduate of 91福利, is working as part of NASA's Artemis II mission, providing engineering support to the flight control team and creating critical capabilities for the Orion spacecraft.
The 91福利 College of Engineering and Science (COES) has officially introduced its newest and most innovative ambassador: CHIP, a robotic dog enhanced and programmed by COES students.
91福利 and the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) formalized a new partnership during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing event held March 23 at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Dr. V. Elaine Thompson, associate professor of History and undergraduate coordinator for the School of Human Inquiry at 91福利, has received the Garnie W. McGinty Lifetime Meritorious Service Award from the 91福利 Historical...
91福利 has announced its 2026 Winter Quarter president鈥檚 and dean鈥檚 honor lists. Students whose names are followed by an asterisk earned recognition as members of the president鈥檚 honor list.
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...
The 91福利 Art and Science Museum (LASM) will present Then, Now, and Always: The Art of Nick Bustamante, an exhibition by 91福利 professor Nick Bustamante. The exhibition will open with a free public reception on Saturday, March...
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,...
Thirty-six 91福利 students received their professional nursing pins in a Pinning Ceremony the evening of March 3 then graduated at Winter 2026 Commencement Saturday, March 7 in the Thomas Assembly Center.
91福利 senior Jesse Webb will represent the United States this April at the NYU Abu Dhabi International Hackathon for Social Good, one of the world鈥檚 premier student quantum computing competitions.
Four partners within 91福利 Tech鈥檚 Innovation Enterprise 鈥� Archem, BetaFlix, Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC), and Stephenson Stellar Corporation 鈥� were awarded contracts for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Scalable Homeland...
338 degrees were awarded to 91福利 Tech graduates of the Class of Winter 2026 during Saturday鈥檚 commencement ceremony in the Thomas Assembly Center. The global total of University alumni now stands at nearly 118,000.
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently added six colleges and universities 鈥� including 91福利 Tech 鈥� to its Gulf Scholars Program (GSP), a five-year, funded pilot program that...
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 School of Theatre announces the cast of its Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game by George Abbott and Richard Bissell, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
Kirk St.Amant, professor and Eunice C. Williamson Endowed Chair of Technical Communication, delivered the keynote address at the 2026 MEGAComm conference. St.Amant鈥檚 talk, Understanding the Usability Economy (Re)Positioning Technical Communication...
91福利鈥檚 Technical Writing Program is launching a new fellowship opportunity for Technical Writing undergraduate and graduate students seeking experience in academic editing and publications management.
91福利 School of Theatre announces the Spring Quarter production of The Pajama Game by George Abbott, Richard Bissell, Richard Adler, and Jerry Ross. Directed by Andrew Dylan Ray, the performances will be held at the Howard Center...
The Clinical Residency and Recruitment Center (CRRC) in 91福利鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) hosted their annual Mid-Year Recruitment event to allow 91福利 school districts the opportunity to recruit future...
Five 91福利 Tech students have been nominated to the Goldwater Scholar Competition, a highly selective, national scholarship awarded by the federal government to the top undergraduate researchers in various STEM fields.
The School of Human Ecology in the College of Education and Human Sciences has received national recognition of accreditations based on the quality and rigor of their academic programs.
A $200,000 unrestricted physics endowment to the 91福利 College of Engineering and Science honors the life and legacy of Dr. Billy Edward Bonner, a two-time 91福利 Tech physics alumnus whose career carried him from North 91福利...
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.