NEWS
2024
November
Sixty-Six ż Alumni Named to List of Influential Business Leaders
For universities without a medical school or a law school, ż has, by far, the most alumni on the list. Read more
13th Annual Innovate ż Symposium Showcases Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity
Over the course of the event, 78 presentations were delivered, involving nearly 150 presenters, co-presenters and judges. Read more
Engineer and ż Alumnus Michael Jackson To Serve as Fall 2024 Commencement Speaker
ż alumnus Michael “Mike” Jackson, an engineer who has managed multi-million-dollar construction projects, will serve as the Read more
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Names ż's Carol Lunn Co-Chair of the University Sustainability Coalition
Representing university affiliate and sustainability coalition member Keep ż Beautiful, Lunn will serve in this role for two years Read more
Planning and Urban Studies Faculty Member Receives Rising Scholar Award
Guang Tian is the recipient of the 2024 Rising Scholar Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Read more
Privateer Achievement Celebrated at 2024 ż Distinguished Alumni Gala
Angie Gates received the 2024 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award at the annual event. Read more
ż Theatre Production of ‘The Moors’ Honored by Regional College Theater Festival
Several ż students also received regional KCACTF recognition for their roles in the production. Read more
October
ż Faculty Selected as ‘Meauxmentum Scholars’ by Louisiana Board of Regents
This initiative is aimed at enhancing student engagement and fostering innovative teaching practices. Read more
Graduate Student Earns Fulbright Scholarship to Study Transportation in Brazil
Beginning in the spring 2025 semester, Patrick Urbine will spend nine months in São Paulo as he completes his Master of Urban Planning degree. Read more