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Nursing graduates recognized in pinning ceremony

The Division of Nursing at Louisiana Tech University held its traditional pinning ceremony for the Spring 2013 graduates Friday in Howard Auditorium. Twenty-three graduates received their Louisiana Tech Nursing pin and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX National licensing exam after graduation to obtain their licenses as Registered Nurses. But before the graduates [more]

Exhibit combines biological sciences, art to show student learning outcomes

Students in Dr. Brandon Moore’s spring quarter Biology of Reproduction class at Louisiana Tech University recently completed one of the most unique and innovative project assignments they will ever experience. Moore, an assistant professor of biological sciences in Louisiana Tech’s College of Applied and Natural Sciences, tossed aside the traditional paper exam and collaborated with [more]

Nursing students apply skills in domestic violence simulation

Louisiana Tech University Nursing 210 students opened the door to “GTM Memorial Hospital” and found a “victim” of domestic violence weeping in a wheelchair. The 17 students enrolled in Nursing 210 were part of a pilot simulation, “Application of Forensic Nursing to High Risk Pregnancy,” developed by Tanya Sims, associate professor of nursing, and Patti [more]

Louisiana Tech’s annual Farm Production Auction slated

The 43rd annual Louisiana Tech Farm Production Sale will be held starting at 1 p.m. May 4 at the Louisiana Tech University Equine Center. Rich in tradition, the auction will feature a variety of animals available for purchase, including cow/calf pairs, commercial Brangus and crossbred heifers, Brangus F-1 heifers, horses, and finished market steers, hogs, [more]

Louisiana Tech seminar series concludes highly successful, first-year run

The ADVANCE Networking Grant Seminar Series on Stem Cells and Biomedical Research at Louisiana Tech University recently held its final presentation and discussion session, bringing the curtain down on the series’ inaugural and highly successful run. The seminar series was organized by Dr. Jamie Newman, a research assistant professor, and Dr. Teresa Murray, an assistant [more]

Poinsettia Show enjoys another successful holiday run

Louisiana Tech University’s annual Poinsettia Show and Auction held Nov. 29 at Squire Creek Country Club not only ushered in the Christmas season, but also a big gift for the agricultural sciences department. The department was also able to share the gift of giving as it honored retired professor Peter Gallagher by naming him professor [more]

Tech to kick off the holiday season with its annual Poinsettia Show

The colors of the season will be in full bloom as the department of agricultural sciences at Louisiana Tech University holds its annual Poinsettia Show and Auction at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at Squire Creek Country Club. A varied collection of poinsettias of all shapes and colors will be available at the auction, with proceeds [more]

Student nurses receive honors at state convention

Eleven nursing students from the Division of Nursing Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) represented Louisiana Tech University at the Louisiana Association of Student Nurses (LASN) 58th Annual Convention recently in Kenner, La. The Louisiana Tech Chapter received awards for Best Projection of the Image of Nursing Award for “Be Careful Who You Court,” STI Awareness and [more]

Forestry professor earns national award from Society of American Foresters

The Society of American Foresters has named Louisiana Tech University School of Forestry Associate Professor and Associate Director A. Gordon Holley as its 2012 Carl Alwin Schenck Award winner. Holley received the award at the 2012 Society of Foresters National Convention held Oct. 24-28 in Spokane, Wash.  The Schenck Award recognizes outstanding performance in the [more]