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Navy admiral tours LSUS campus

Rear Admiral English visits Cyber Collaboratory, Veterans Resource Center

LSUS's Lin ranked top Louisiana scientist in business and management field

Lin ranked No. 306 in world by Research.com

New class of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society inducted

ALD celebrates excellence among first-year students

Professor wins second prestigious military history book award

Mikaberidze focuses on Russian commander Kutuzov in biography

Video game design camp LaPIXEL Academy set for June

Are you worried that your teenager is going to spend their entire summer playing their favorite video game console or computer game?

LSUS offering bachelor degree in Nonprofit Administration

With LSU Shreveport already offering an established graduate program in Nonprofit Administration, the university is expanding that offering to the undergraduate ranks.

LSUS well represented at regional career fair

More than 100 businesses and organizations packed into Centenary College’s Fitness Center for the Spring 2023 Regional Career Fair on Friday, but one color appeared more than any other – LSU Shreveport purple.

LSUS students, faculty discuss anticancer research with LSU president on bus tour stop

#ScholarshipFirst is the theme behind LSU President Dr. William F. Tate IV’s bus tour crisscrossing Louisiana, and Tate received a heaping helping of anticancer research Tuesday from LSU Shreveport students and faculty along with his loaded omelet during breakfast at historic diner Strawn’s Eat Shop.

LSUS chancellor Clark focuses on revitalizing undergraduate population in annual Kemp Forum address

LSU Shreveport continues to be a national leader in online graduate education, and the University is using that revenue source to revitalize its face-to-face, undergraduate experience.

LSU Shreveport Biology Faculty, Students Researching Cancer Cure

LSUS Students are participating in interdepartmental research to improve plant-based cancer therapies

Winners of the 8th Annual Regional Scholars Forum at LSUS

8th Annual Regional Scholars Forum at LSUS

LSUS Students Win Advertising Awards for Work in Graphic Design

LSUS Students Win Advertising Awards for Work in Graphic Design

LSUS Debate Team Earns Multiple Wins at Southern Forensics Championships Tournament

LSUS Debate Team Earns Multiple Wins at Southern Forensics Championships Tournament

Free Nonprofit Capacity Building Cohort to be Offered by Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research and Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits

Applicants must apply before January 31, 2023

LSUS Faculty Member Dr. Heather Carpenter to Serve as Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership

LSUS Faculty Member Dr. Heather Carpenter to Serve as Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership

LSU Shreveport Offers Medical Cannabis Training for Counselors

LSU Shreveport Offers Medical Cannabis Training for Counselors

Greater Shreveport Chamber Announces Chancellor Clark as Business Leader of the Year

Greater Shreveport Chamber Announces Chancellor Clark as Business Leader of the Year

LSUS Computer Science Students and Professor Win Best Paper at 58th Annual SEINFORMS Conference

LSUS Computer Science Students and Professor Win Best Paper at 58th Annual SEINFORMS Conference

LSUS Announces Fall 2022 Graduates

LSUS Announces Fall 2022 Graduates

The LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research and the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits Set to Offer a Capacity Building Cohort in 2023

The LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research and the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits Set to Offer a Capacity Building Cohort in 2023

Author Ashley Elston Slated to Speak at LSUS Fall 2022 Commencement Next Week

More than 1,200 students will have degrees conferred

LSU Shreveport Names New Director of Media and Public Relations

LSU Shreveport Names New Director of Media and Public Relations

LSU Shreveport’s Esports Club to Compete in Valorant Grand Championship

LSU Shreveport’s Esports Club to Compete in Valorant Grand Championship

LSU Shreveport Faculty and Students Honored at Louisiana School Psychological Association’s Annual Conference

Honorees were announced during National School Psychology Week

Noel Memorial Library Named Library of the Year

Noel Memorial Library Named Library of the Year

Researchers at LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Shreveport Use AI to Better Understand and Treat Brain Tumors

Researchers at LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Shreveport Use AI to Better Understand and Treat Brain Tumors

Faculty of LSU Shreveport Host Jewish Heritage Panel at Spring Street Museum

Faculty of LSU Shreveport Host Jewish Heritage Panel at Spring Street Museum

2022 Pioneer Heritage Day Slated for Oct. 22

2022 Pioneer Heritage Day Slated for Oct. 22

LSU Shreveport Chancellor Larry Clark Announces Retirement Plans

LSU Shreveport Chancellor Larry Clark Announces Retirement Plans

Shakespeare at LSU Shreveport: A Grave and Prosperous Bard Experience

Shakespeare at LSU Shreveport: A Grave and Prosperous Bard Experience

LSUS International Lincoln Center Marks 40th Year, Coinciding with Lincoln Memorial Centennial Observance

Full slate of events planned for the year.

LSU Shreveport Offers K-12 Teachers One-Day Professional Development Workshops

LSU Shreveport Offers K-12 Teachers One-Day Professional Development Workshops

LSU President & Boyd Professors Celebrate Elite Faculty Accomplishments at Inaugural Ceremony

LSU President & Boyd Professors Celebrate Elite Faculty Accomplishments at Inaugural Ceremony

LSU Shreveport Summer 2022 Commencement Slated for Friday

LSU Shreveport Summer 2022 Commencement Slated for Friday

Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research to Partner with Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits Statewide Conference 2022

Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research to Partner with Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits Statewide Conference 2022

City of Shreveport Partners with LSUS to Improve Safety, Services Using AI

City of Shreveport Partners with LSUS to Improve Safety, Services Using AI

Summer 2022 Chancellor and Dean's Lists

LSUS Summer 2022 Chancellor and Dean's Lists

LSU Shreveport Offers John C. Maxwell Leadership Courses for Fall 2022

LSU Shreveport Offers John C. Maxwell Leadership Courses for Fall 2022

LSUS Announces Summer 2022 Graduates

LSUS Announces Summer 2022 Graduates

LSU Shreveport and LSU Health Shreveport Set to Sign MOU for Guaranteed Interview Program

LSU Shreveport and LSU Health Shreveport Set to Sign MOU for Guaranteed Interview Program

Spectra 2022 Now Available

Spectra 2022 Now Available

LSU Shreveport Hosts 12th Annual Bullying Prevention and 17th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference of Northwest Louisiana

LSU Shreveport Hosts 12th Annual Bullying Prevention and 17th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference of Northwest Louisiana

LSU Shreveport to Offer Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshops in Fall 2022

LSU Shreveport to Offer Nonprofit Capacity Building Workshops in Fall 2022

LSUS Digital Arts Program Ranked One of the Top Programs in the South

LSUS Digital Arts Program Ranked One of the Top Programs in the South

LSU Shreveport Offers In-Demand Medical Programs for Fall 2022

LSU Shreveport Offers In-Demand Medical Programs for Fall 2022

LSU Shreveport Offers Lifelong Leisure Learning Courses to Balance Life for Fall 2022

LSU Shreveport Offers Lifelong Leisure Learning Courses to Balance Life for Fall 2022

LSUS Professor Dr. Heather Carpenter selected as a Top 50 Leader in the Nonprofit Sector by the Nonprofit Times

LSUS Professor Dr. Heather Carpenter selected as a Top 50 Leader in the Nonprofit Sector by the Nonprofit Times

Fellows Named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Fellows Named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

“Serve Your City” Nonprofit Tent a Success at the Red River Balloon Rally

“Serve Your City” Nonprofit Tent a Success at the Red River Balloon Rally

Neffendorf Named 2022 ABCA Regional Coach of the Year

Neffendorf Named 2022 ABCA Regional Coach of the Year

LSU Shreveport Certified User: Artist Course Leading to Unity Certification

LSU Shreveport Certified User: Artist Course Leading to Unity Certification

Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research Hosts “State of Nonprofits in Louisiana” Event

Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research Hosts “State of Nonprofits in Louisiana” Event

LSU Shreveport Wins Two Awards for Student-Focused Mental Health Initiative

LSU Shreveport Wins Two Awards for Student-Focused Mental Health Initiative

LSUS Cybersecurity Program Ranked as One of the Most Affordable in the Nation

LSUS Cybersecurity Program Ranked as One of the Most Affordable in the Nation

LSUS Announces Spring 2022 Graduates

LSUS Announces Spring 2022 Graduates

Institute for Nonprofit Administration & Research to Host "State of Nonprofits in Louisiana" Event

Institute for Nonprofit Administration & Research to Host "State of Nonprofits in Louisiana" Event

Spring 2022 Undergrad Chancellor and Dean's Lists

Spring 2022 Undergrad Chancellor and Dean's Lists

Olympic Bronze Medalist Sylvia Hoffman Slated to Speak at LSU Shreveport Commencement Ceremonies Friday

Olympic Bronze Medalist Sylvia Hoffman Slated to Speak at LSU Shreveport Commencement Ceremonies Friday

LSU Shreveport Names New Director of Alumni Development

LSU Shreveport Names New Director of Alumni Development

LSUS/LSUHS'S Master of Public Health Program Ranked 4th Nationally by Fortune Magazine

LSUS/LSUHS'S Master of Public Health Program Ranked 4th Nationally by Fortune Magazine

LSUS MS In Nonprofit Administration Students Present at the West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference

LSUS MS In Nonprofit Administration Students Present at the West Coast Nonprofit Data Conference

LSU Shreveport Expands Unity Game Development Course and Certification Program with Online Option

LSU Shreveport Expands Unity Game Development Course and Certification Program with Online Option

LSU Shreveport Offers In-Demand Medical Cohorts with Micro-credentials

LSU Shreveport Offers In-Demand Medical Cohorts with Micro-credentials

LSU Shreveport Boosts Biotech Innovation for Health in Northwest Louisiana

LSU Shreveport Boosts Biotech Innovation for Health in Northwest Louisiana

LSU Shreveport’s Cyber Collaboratory Sparks Innovation and Military “Change in Mindset”

LSU Shreveport’s Cyber Collaboratory Sparks Innovation and Military “Change in Mindset”

Winners of the 7th Annual LSUS Regional Scholars Forum Announced

Winners of the 7th Annual LSUS Regional Scholars Forum Announced

LSU Shreveport 2022 Summer Camps are Full STEAM Ahead

LSU Shreveport 2022 Summer Camps are Full STEAM Ahead

Steve Gleason, former Saints Player and ALS Thriver, Scheduled to Speak on LSUS Campus

Steve Gleason, former Saints Player and ALS Thriver, Scheduled to Speak on LSUS Campus

LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research (INAR) Announces Advisory Board Members

LSUS Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research (INAR) Announces Advisory Board Members

LSU Shreveport to Offer Micro-Credential Badges through Continuing Education

LSU Shreveport to Offer Micro-Credential Badges through Continuing Education

LSU Shreveport Partners with Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits to Offer Nonprofit Certifications in March 2022

LSU Shreveport Partners with Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits to Offer Nonprofit Certifications in March 2022

Pilots Win RRAC East Division

Pilots Win RRAC East Division

LSUS School Psychology Program Receives Full Approval from NASP

LSUS School Psychology Program Receives Full Approval from NASP

LSUS Announces 2022 Mass Communication Scholars

LSUS Announces 2022 Mass Communication Scholars

LSUS DICE Office Hosts Dr. Russell Ledet for Black History Month Engagements

LSUS DICE Office Hosts Dr. Russell Ledet for Black History Month Engagements

Miranda Named RRAC Pitcher of the Week for Second Time This Season

Miranda Named RRAC Pitcher of the Week for Second Time This Season

LSUS Students, Media Department Win Multiple Awards at Shreveport-Bossier ADDYs

LSUS Students, Media Department Win Multiple Awards at Shreveport-Bossier ADDYs

Vath Named RRAC Pitcher of the Week

Vath Named RRAC Pitcher of the Week

LSUS Chancellor Approves Funding for Science Research Annex

LSUS Chancellor Approves Funding for Science Research Annex

LSU Shreveport Offers In-Demand CompTIA Certification Programs for Spring 2022

LSU Shreveport Offers In-Demand CompTIA Certification Programs for Spring 2022

Message from Chancellor Clark - Resumption on In-Person Classes on Monday, January 24th

LSUS to Resume In-Person Classes on Monday, January 24th

Former Pilot Sylvia Hoffman Qualifies for 2022 Winter Olympics

Former LSUS Women’s Basketball player and weightlifter Sylvia Hoffman has reached the pinnacle. Hoffman will be heading to Beijing, China after qualifying for the 2022 Winter Olympics for the United States’ Women’s Bobsled Team.

LSUS Names Dejan Milosevic Head Women’s Soccer Coach

LSUS Athletics has announced that Dejan Milosevic will be the next Head Coach of the Women’s Soccer program. Milosevic joins LSUS after most recently holding the title of Associate Head Coach for the men’s program at Texas Wesleyan University.

LSUS Athletics Names 75 Scholar-Athletes for Fall Semester

LSUS Athletics concluded a great Fall semester in the classroom by having 75 student-athletes named LSUS Fall 2021 Scholar-Athletes. All student-athletes with a semester GPA over 3.0 are named Scholar-Athletes.

Fall 2021 LSUS Graduates

Fall 2021 LSUS Graduates

Thompson Named LSWA Player of the Week

LSUS Women’s Basketball’s DeAuja Thompson has been named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Player of the Week, announced by the LSWA on Monday.

LSU Shreveport Graduate Students Win International Market Study Competition

A team of three LSUS MBA students won the 7th Annual STR Market Study Competition earning a $1,000 cash prize. The international event was hosted by the STR SHARE Center in early November 2021.

Fall 2021 Chancellor's and Dean's List

Fall 2021 Chancellor's and Dean's List

LSUS Computer Science Faculty and Students Share “Hour of Code” with Eden Gardens Magnet students

Faculty and students from the LSUS Computer Science department recently shared a special “Hour of Code” with students at Eden Gardens Magnet Elementary School. As part of Computer Science Education Week, the department offered a fun, hands-on coding activity with approximately ninety 5th grade students.

LSUS Athletics Graduates Eight to Close Out Fall Semester

LSUS Athletics will have eight student-athletes graduate from LSUS on Friday, December 18. Tom Cobham, Alexis Hobbs, Royce Hunter, Taylor Jacob, Nykeria Jones, Hugo Juliao, Austin McNicholas, and Julius Williams will all earn their degrees on Friday at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City, La.

LSU Shreveport to Hold Four Commencement Ceremonies, First Time in Person Since Pandemic

LSU Shreveport will host its first in-person commencement ceremony since December 2019, before the initial COVID-19 outbreak. The university will confer summer graduates on December 16, and fall graduates on December 17. Both days will follow a schedule of two ceremonies split alphabetically, one at 9 a.m. and another at 2 p.m.

Brown Named Louisiana Sports Writers Association Honorable Mention

LSUS Women’s Soccer’s Chelsea Brown has been named an All-Louisiana Honorable Mention, announced by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association on Thursday.

Juliao, Theart Named NAIA Honorable Mention All-Americans

LSUS Men’s Soccer’s Hugo Juliao and Maurice Theart have been named National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Honorable Mention All-Americans, announced by the NAIA on Wednesday.

LSUS Finance Program Ranked No.1 in Louisiana, No. 15 Nationally for Real Estate Concentration

LSU Shreveport’s Bachelor of Science in Finance has been ranked first in Louisiana and 15th nationally for its Real Estate concentration. The ranking comes from Bachelors Degree Center who recently published its Best Online Bachelor’s in Real Estate listing for 2022.

LSUS Museum of Life Sciences Contributes Data Records of Over 18,000 Molluscs to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Project

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. has received data records of over 18,000 specimens of freshwater bivalve molluscs housed in the LSU Shreveport Museum of Life Sciences.

LSUS Computer Science Program Designated Most Affordable Cybersecurity Program in Louisiana

The LSUS Computer Science department has earned a top ranking in the University Headquarters (University HQ) 100 Most Affordable Cyber Security Schools ranking. The department, which includes both undergraduate and graduate degrees, was listed 19th in the nation.

Thompson Earns LSWA Award for Big Start to Season

LSUS Women’s Basketball’s DeAuja Thompson has been named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Player of the Month for November, announced by the LSWA on Wednesday. The first edition of the award was chosen based on each nominees’ stats from all games played through November 28th.

LSU Shreveport Partners with Unity and 3D Media to Offer Free Game Development Course and Certification in January 2022

LSU Shreveport is building a hub of excellence in areas of virtual reality, augmented reality, and game development in the northwest Louisiana region with its recent partnership with Unity. The university will offer a seven-week course for free to become a Level 1 Unity Certified User starting in January 2022.

LSU Shreveport Hosts 7th Annual Mental Health Awareness and Substance Abuse Prevention Conference

LSUS Continuing Education hosts the seventh annual Mental Health Awareness and Substance Abuse Conference on December 3, 2021. This hybrid event, consisting of in-person and Zoom attendance options, will enable participants to earn two clinical and four general Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

LSUS Faculty to Share Research on Pandemic’s Impact to Louisiana Nonprofits

The Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits will host a virtual symposium on Thursday, December 2, 2021 titled, “Nonprofit Crisis Management: What We Have Learned & Where Do We Go from Here?” Faculty members from the Institute for Nonprofit Administration & Research at LSU Shreveport will facilitate this symposium. Leaders of nonprofit organizations from across Louisiana are invited to participate in the event which will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

LSU Shreveport’s Alyssa Garza Selected Among 4 Students Nationwide to Present Peer Education Leadership Project

Alyssa Garza, an LSU Shreveport sociology major, concluded the National Peer Education Leadership Project (PELP) with a presentation at the 2021 NASPA General Assembly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Garza was among four students nationwide accepted to research, present, and potentially implement health and wellness concepts designed for higher education settings.

LSUS Partners with Alumnus, George Foreman Jr., to Host Esports Winter Invitational

LSU Shreveport and The Culture Equity are partnering to host a largescale esports event. The LSUS Culture Gaming Winter Invitational will be held virtually December 4th and 5th, 2021.

LSU Shreveport Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Dr. Vonny Salim, Awarded $300,000 Grant for Three-Year Anticancer Research Project

The Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN) has awarded LSU Shreveport Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Dr. Vonny Salim, $100,000 a year for three years to support her anticancer research project “Elucidation of Plant-Derived Drug Biosynthetic Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms as Anticancer Agents.”

LSUS Psychology Department Earns Awards, Presents Research Projects at 2021 LSPA Conference

LSU Shreveport faculty and students participated in the 2021 Louisiana School Psychological Association (LSPA) Annual Conference in early November. With the highest turnout of five faculty and 16 current students in attendance, they presented seven research projects and two groups earned awards.

Neil, Strachan Names to RRAC All-Tournament Team

Scott Neil and Jake Strachan of LSUS Men’s Soccer were named to the Red River Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team, announced by the conference office on Sunday. The selection comes the day after Louisiana Christian and Hosuton-Victoria won the tournament on the women’s and men’s side, respectively.

Hobbs, Salas Named RRAC Honorable Mentions

LSUS Women’s Soccer’s Alexis Hobbs and Madison Salas were named RRAC All-Conference Honorable Mentions, announced by the conference office on Wednesday.

Juliao Named DPOY, Five Pilots Named RRAC First Team All-Conference

Hugo Juliao was named Red River Athletic Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year, and five Pilots were named First Team All-Conference, announced by the conference office on Wednesday night. The selections come on the eve of the Pilots’ (12-6-1, 7-3-1) semifinal matchup with Houston-Victoria in the RRAC Tournament.

LBRN Awards 6 LSUS Summer Research Grants Supporting Student Projects

The Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN) funded 6 LSUS faculty mentors and students to conduct biomedical research over the summer of 2021, out of a total of 29 in the state. LSUS had the most faculty mentors (6) of any participating campus. Students will present their research at the LBRN Annual meeting in January 2022.

LSUS Noel Memorial Library Showcases “Through Sea and Ice: Oceanic Exploration” Exhibit

The James Smith Noel Collection, housed in LSUS’s Noel Memorial Library, is hosting its latest exhibit, “Through Sea and Ice: Oceanic Exploration.” Visitors can sail the South Seas and explore the Arctic North with famous explorers of the 18th through 20th centuries Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until December 21, 2021.

Louisiana Book Festival invites LSUS Professor of English and Author Dr. Dorie LaRue to Participate

Dr. Dorie LaRue, LSUS Professor of English, has been invited to read poetry at the 2021 Louisiana Book Festival held virtually from October 30 to November 14, 2021. Presented by The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana, this year will be its 17th edition of providing a free, world-class literary celebration featuring exceptional writers and thought-provoking presentations.

Rose Named RRAC Defensive Player of the Week

LSUS Men’s Soccer’s Max Rose has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Monday. 

LSU Shreveport to Host On-Campus Pilot Preview Day, First Time in Person Post-Pandemic

LSU Shreveport to Host On-Campus Pilot Preview Day, First Time in Person Post-Pandemic

LSUS's Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze Wins Prestigious National Book Prize

LSUS's Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze Wins Prestigious National Book Prize

Adam Gonzalez Named RRAC Offensive Player of the Week

LSUS Men’s Soccer’s Adam Gonzalez has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Monday.

LSU Shreveport to host Shakespeare production and interactive workshop, open to public

LSU Shreveport’s Office of Academic Affairs and Noel Memorial Library are hosting a production of As You Like It, performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival as part of the TSF Roadshow on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. in the LSUS University Center Theater. Dr. James Lake, Shakespeare scholar and LSUS Professor Emeritus, will start the evening with a special introduction.

Karim Pare Named RRAC Offensive Player of the Week

LSUS Men’s Soccer’s Abdoul Karim Pare has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, announced by the conference office on Monday.

Education Masters Programs Earn Nine of Ten Top 2022 Rankings for LSU Shreveport, College Factual Reports

College Factual released its 2022 Best Colleges Rankings where LSU Shreveport’s education graduate programs received top placement in nine categories. The university’s business graduate program ranked highly in a tenth category.

LSUS Names Miann Ferison Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations

LSUS Athletics has announced that Miann Ferison will be the new Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations. Ferison joins LSUS after working most recently as a freelance marketing consultant. Prior to that she was instrumental in shaping the corporate partnership between LSUS and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in her role as the Area Leader of Marketing. She also held marketing positions for the Shreveport-Bossier Mavericks and Kentucky Mavericks.

LSUS Career Services Biannual Career and Internship Fair Vendors Host More Than 400 One-on-One Meetings, Aim to Employ Students and Alumni

LSU Shreveport Career Services virtually hosted its biannual Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, October 6. Over 30 organizations hosted more than 400 one-on-one meetings and over 50 group sessions to discuss their available jobs, internships, and graduate/professional school programs.

LSU Shreveport Brings Back Popular “Careers in Cannabis” Course for Fall 2021

LSUS Continuing Education is offering a third session of the in-demand legal Careers in Cannabis course beginning October 19, 2021. The legal cannabis industry in the United States is growing exponentially as more states legalize the use of cannabis for medical and recreational purposes, and LSUS wants to be at the forefront of educating people in the region about this rapidly developing market.

LSU Shreveport/LSU Health Shreveport Master of Public Health Program Ranked #1 in Louisiana, #27 Nationally as Most Affordable

The LSU Shreveport (LSUS)/LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) Master of Public Health (MPH) Program has been named first in Louisiana and 27th in the nation on EduMed.org’s 2021 Most Affordable Online MPH Program ranking. Just 8 percent of U.S. postsecondary institutions earned a ranking position.

LSUS Esports Club Approaches 1 Year Anniversary

LSUS Esports Club Approaches 1 Year Anniversary

LSUS Assistant Professor Dr. Jia Yu’s Diversity Research Published in Journal of Applied Psychology

LSUS Assistant Professor Dr. Jia Yu joined researchers from University of Houston and University of Sheffield to conduct a study that analyzed data from 13,750 job applications for 156 faculty positions at a large US research university.

Theart Named RRAC Offensive Player of the Week

LSUS Men’s Soccer’s Maurice Theart has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Monday.

Noel Foundation to Host North Louisiana Math Teachers’ Circle Event at LSUS

The Noel Foundation is partnering with the North Louisiana Math Teachers’ Circle (NLMTC) to host “The Tower of Hanoi and More!”, a hands-on presentation for local math teachers featuring NLMTC founder Dr. Judith Covington.

LSUS Athletics to Take Part in 2021 Pumpkin Patch at Provenance

LSUS Athletics is excited to announce its participation in the 2021 JLSB Pumpkin Patch at Provenance. The fundraiser, sponsored by the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, kicked off on Monday, September 27th and runs through Friday, October 29th.

LSUS’ Dr. Tracey Burrell Discusses Key Education Topics With Local Educators in New Teach, Reach, Inspire Radio Program

Teach, Reach, Inspire is a new program hosted by Dr. Tracey Burrell, Director of Clinical Preparation and Partnerships for the School of Education at LSU Shreveport. This program features members of the educational community sharing what it truly means to teach children, reach families, and inspire communities. Its newest segment will air on Wednesday, September 29 at 6 p.m. on Red River Radio KDAQ.

LSU Shreveport Offers In-Demand Medical Programs for Fall 2021

Healthcare professionals are needed more than ever. LSUS Continuing Education offers four in-person medical programs that align with the LA Workforce Commission’s Five-Star jobs that can help start a new career and be job-ready within months.

LSU Shreveport's Pearl Merry Crowned Miss City of Lights 2022, Headed to Miss Louisiana Pageant

LSU Shreveport’s Pearl Merry, an undergraduate alumna and current graduate student, has been crowned Miss City of Lights 2022, a qualifying event for the 2022 Miss Louisiana pageant.

Roa Named RRAC Defensive Player of the Week

LSUS Women’s Soccer’s Gabriela Roa has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Tuesday.

Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Ed, Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Visits LSU Shreveport Vaccination Clinic

Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed, PhD, Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education, visited LSU Shreveport to speak with students at the campus’ most recent vaccine clinic. She has been touring universities statewide with a primary goal to ensure safe educational environments for students.

Karim Pare Named RRAC Offensive Player of the Week

LSUS Men’s Soccer’s Abdoul Karim Pare has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Monday.

College Values Online Ranks LSUS Master of Education Program #3 in Louisiana

LSU Shreveport’s online Master of Education program has been ranked #3 in Louisiana and #28 nationally on College Values Online’s Top Accelerated Online Master’s in Education Programs ranking for 2021.

Hasler Named RRAC Defensive Player of the Week

LSUS Women’s Soccer’s Karolyn Hasler has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Tuesday.

New LSUS Human Performance Lab Anticipated to Rank Among Nation’s Best Research Facilities

Louisiana State University Shreveport’s $1.2 million investment in a new state-of-the-art Human Performance Lab will soon provide pathways for increased research potential, new teaching opportunities and revenue generating community engagement.

Averies Named RRAC Defensive Player of the Week

LSUS Men’s Soccer’s James Averies has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Monday.

LSU Shreveport LPN Program Joins College of Education and Human Development, Aims to be a Healthcare Career Starter

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at LSUS has been part of the Continuing Education department since 2006 as a non-credited program. The university is proud to announce the program is now housed under the College of Education and Human Development to offer the community foundational opportunities in nursing.

Did the College Experience Shut Down Too? LSUS Student Life Keeps Connection Alive Despite Pandemic Challenges

Angel Martin, LSU Shreveport Director of Student Life and Recreational Sports, felt caught off-guard along with the rest of the world when the COVID-19 pandemic closed universities nationwide in early 2020. Responsible for creating the “college experience”, Martin ultimately had to push past her own fears and disorientation, and refused to let student traditions, engagement, and bonding opportunities that make up student life simply fall by the wayside.

LSU Shreveport's Summer 2021 Graduates

LSU Shreveport’s list of Summer 2021 Graduates

LSU Shreveport Launches New Website, Prioritizes User Experience

LSU Shreveport officially launched its new website this week after an extensive migration process involving reassessing the university’s online presence from the ground up. The new website prioritizes user experience while serving as a key recruiting tool equipped with mobile optimization and more.

LSUS Noel Memorial Library Features “Cartographic Curiosities” Historical Map Exhibit, First Since Early 2020

The James Smith Noel Collection, located on the third floor of the LSUS Noel Memorial Library, unveiled its latest exhibit, Cartographic Curiosities” on August 23 which will be available to the public through October 15. Guests are welcome to visit from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Brown Named RRAC Offensive Player of the Week

LSUS Women’s Soccer’s Chelsea Brown has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference office on Tuesday.

LSUS Launches Campus “Pilot Powerball” Campaign Encouraging Student and Employee Immunization Potential to Win $1,000 Cash

Vaccinated faculty, staff, and students at LSU Shreveport have the chance to win big in the university's campus-wide cash lottery, Pilot Powerball. The lottery has prizes totaling $20,000, with the majority of funds being given to face-to-face students. The campaign is an extra incentive for the LSUS community, following the recent announcement that all face-to-face LSUS students and must show evidence of at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot or begin regular COVID testing starting September 13, 2021.

LSU President William F. Tate IV Visits LSU Shreveport, Aims to Unite the LSU Campuses

LSU Shreveport hosted LSU President William F. Tate IV on Thursday as part of its faculty and staff back to school festivities. His visit started with a meet-and-greet and open forum with LSUS faculty and staff, and concluded with a tour of the Cyber Collaboratory.

LSU Shreveport Staff Member Among Six Alumni Selected For 40 Under Forty Class of 2021

LSU Shreveport is proud to recognize one staff member among six alumni who were selected for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2021. The honorees were announced Friday. Selections were made by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and Young Professional Initiative (YPI) from among 200 applicants to the program.

LSUS Psychology and Business Programs Ranked 2nd Most Affordable in Louisiana

The Psychology and Business programs at LSU Shreveport have been ranked #2 in the state for affordability by UniversityHQ, a leading independent organization offering resources for prospective college students. Fellow purple and gold campus, LSU Alexandria, was ranked number 1. Nationally, the LSUS Psychology program was ranked #29 and the Business program was ranked #43.

LSUS’ Laura Beeman Nugent Directs SLT’s First Live Production Post-Pandemic

Laura Beeman Nugent, LSUS' Director of Alumni Affairs, will direct Children of Eden The Musical at Shreveport Little Theatre (SLT). This will be the theater's first live production in 15 months and kicks off SLT's 100th birthday. Beeman Nugent, who has directed and choreographed 16 shows for SLT Mainstage, many of which were sold out, is most looking forward to creatively telling the beautiful story of family and faith in front of a live audience.

STRIKEWERX, LSUS partnership realizes Airmen ideas to solve needs

STRIKEWERX, Air Force Global Strike Command's innovation hub, and LSU Shreveport are working together to develop prototypes and solutions that will improve the lives of Airmen across the Command.