BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center issued the following news: Rochelle Bogle, a dedicated advocate for justice and legal reform who is in her third year of studies at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, has been selected for the ABA Legal Education Police Practices Consortium Fellowship (LEPPC). In this fellowship, Bogle will research police practices in Louisiana, providing critical insights that could drive positive change in law enf  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Clark University issued the following news: Political science Professor Robert Boatright has watched Speaker of the House become a career-ending position. This was the case for Paul Ryan and John Boehner, former Republican speakers who became disenfranchised and then left Congress. The pattern repeated itself this month as Rep. Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, was ousted. Rep. Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected House speaker on Oct. 25.  more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- McNeese State University issued the following news: McNeese State University dean of student affairs, Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, was awarded the Dan Seymour Award for Outstanding Commitment to Student Affairs at the 48th annual Louisiana Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators (LACUSPA) Conference in Baton Rouge. The LACUSPA Conference presents several awards to recognize individuals throughout the state with extraordinary achievemen  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: This fall, Louisiana Tech University's College of Engineering and Science (COES) had a nearly 10 percent increase in doctoral program enrollment. Why do Louisiana Tech engineering and science PhD programs attract students? Doctoral Engineering student Ashton Ward, the unique mix of community, research and outreach opportunities, academic excellence, engaged faculty, and a well-respected Engineering Education conc  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Entergy issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Entergy today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners, a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, for approximately $484 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. Entergy Louisiana's gas business serves approximately 95,000 homes and businesses in the Baton Rouge area, and En  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported third quarter 2023 earnings per share of $3.14 on an as-reported basis, and $3.27 on an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis. "The commitment and effort given by our employees were exceptional, and our plants and grid all performed well to deliver reliable service to our customers during this summer's extreme heat," said Drew Marsh, Entergy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The quart  more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Carroll Falcon and Anna Falcon Arthurs have committed to the long-term success of the Department of Athletics at Nicholls State University by pledging to contribute $20,000 for naming rights to the Deanna Hickman Falcon Academic Success Center for student-athletes in the Ellender Memorial Library. The university recognized the Falcon Family's long standing support and generosity contributed to its athle  more

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Remembering legacy while creating leadership skills was the primary message presented by keynote speaker Lieutenant General (LTG) Darrell K. Williams (U.S. Army retired) during Grambling State University's Founder's Day Convocation held Wednesday morning inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Williams, the president of Hampton University, has four decades of proven strategic leadership experience and a  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news story on Nov. 1, 2023: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is recognizing the generosity of philanthropist, businessman and community leader James D. Moncus by naming a building on its Health Sciences Campus in his honor. James D. Moncus Hall houses classrooms and office space for the College of Nursing & Health Sciences. The newly named Moncus Hall is among the buildings UL Lafayette   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: When a comprehensive research university operates a K-12 laboratory school on its flagship campus and there's a 750,000-strong workforce gap for cybersecurity professionals in the U.S., graduate students and high school students come together for some unusual approaches to learning--and tastes. It's Wednesday morning and AP Computer Science class is underway at the Univers  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, Nov. 1 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: Louisiana Tech University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI) at the National Cyber Research Park in Bossier City, La. on Oct. 30. "The institute embodies the robust alliance focused on national security between Louisiana Tech University and its regional and national partners," Dr. Sumeet Dua, Executive Vice President of Research s  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 4 -- Loyola University issued the following news release: The world's largest organization dedicated to broadcast and digital journalism will honor The Maroon with a prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for its environmental podcast, "Engulfed," next week in New York City. The Radio Television Digital News Association singled out the first episode of the podcast, "St. John's Fight: From Battling Cancer to Covid," when it announced the winners of the Student National   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Researchers at LSU and Tulane University have been awarded $22 million by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to lead a 15-member consortium that will chart a new course for the future of the fragile Lower Mississippi River Delta. The region where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico is crucial for U.S. commerce, energy, wildlife and fisheries and the people who live   more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus issued the following news: By Matt Vines A biomedical researcher can't just wake up one day and decide to "do science." Building a team and securing funding are key aspects along with the academic exercise of "doing science," Dr. Kevin Lin told more than 100 aspiring researchers at the Biomedical Research and Industry Day (BRAID) hosted by LSUS. Lin, an associate professor of neurology at LSU Health Shreve  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus issued the following news: Senior LSUS business majors put on their consultant caps to analyze local businesses and offer strategic recommendations as part of their capstone project for the MADM 480 Strategy class. The 12 students each evaluated one local business, presented recommendations to the class Tuesday, and will then complete their project by making a presentation to that particular business on strategic imp  more

ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, Oct. 31 -- Louisiana State University Alexandria campus issued the following news: Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) catalyzes a groundbreaking partnership with LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health New Orleans, marking a significant advance in medical education within the state. Aimed at creating a robust pipeline of medical professionals, this alliance ensures LSUA graduates with qualifying MCAT scores earn guaranteed admissions interviews at either of th  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 31 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: Members of McGlinchey's Financial Institutions Compliance team authored and co-authored several chapters in the latest edition of the American Bar Association (ABA)'s The Law of Truth in Lending. This resource for business lawyers and corporate and financial service executives provides updated, comprehensive coverage of Truth in Lending law compliance, disclosure, and private enforcement. In a  more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Nov. 1 -- McNeese State University issued the following news: The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at McNeese State University exceeded its goals for fiscal year 2023 ending Sept. 30. Small businesses benefited from more than $15 million in capital infusion--which is funding for business operations and growth. The U.S. Small Business Administration and Louisiana Economic Development set the goals each year for the SBDC. Susan Thibodeaux, center director, and D  more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Nicholls State University and Nicholls State Veterans Services invites you to salute and honor veterans on Friday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. during its public Veterans Day ceremony in the Quad. This year's guest speaker is Sgt. Mitch Gautreaux, 2023 Commandant of the Marine Corps Trophy Awardee. "This ceremony is important because it highlights the camaraderie that veterans have with each other. You can see s  more

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Nov. 1 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Business launched its third cohort of the Hispanic Leadership Program as part of the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and the university's commitment to the social development of the Hispanic population. The cohort includes 57 students from high schools in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. "The College of Business has a very long and  more

RIDGELAND, Mississippi, Nov. 2 -- Southern AgCredit, an agency that says it specializes in helping people buy land used for agriculture, such as crop, cattle and poultry farming as well as timberland and other uses related to agribusiness and recreation, issued the following news: Southern AgCredit, a rural lending cooperative, recently hired Morgan Ritter as loan administrator in its Ruston branch office. Ritter holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Louisiana Tech University. She began h  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Tulane University and Louisiana State University have been awarded $22 million by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to lead a 15-member consortium that will chart a new course for the future of the fragile Lower Mississippi River Delta. The region where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico is crucial for U.S. commerce, energy, wildlife and fisheries and the people who live t  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 4 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced last week that Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind Propeller, a consortium that includes Tulane University, is one of 31 newly designated Tech Hubs. The consortium, known as GLOW Propeller, will support development of offshore wind energy production in Louisiana, bolstering the state's leadership role in traditional and emerging renewable energy production. "T  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Those at risk for Type 2 diabetes may already know to avoid sugar, but new research suggests they may want to skip the salt as well. A new study from Tulane University published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that frequently adding salt to foods was associated with an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study surveyed more than 400,000 adults registered in the UK Biobank about their  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Oct. 31 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news story: UL Lafayette's Ragin' Cajuns Water Ski Team has claimed its fourth consecutive Division I national title, bringing its overall total to 10 championships. The team holds the most national championships in school history; it competes as a club sport rather than an NCAA-sanctioned sport. The team also earned Division I national championships in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2015, 2010, 2005, 2003  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: The humble beginnings of the University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) are full of extensive history and fond memories. Nestled 60 miles west of Mobile, Alabama and 90 miles east of New Orleans, Louisiana, the Ocean Springs-based lab is known for its resilience and coastal impact to create a sustainable Gulf Coast. Dr. Kelly Darnell, director of   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: By Amy Ostroth Each year, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) hosts its Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) to provide learning opportunities for continuing medical education, as well as celebrating the excellent work of physicians and medical students alike. The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) was well represented at this year's conference. VCOM-  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: In a momentous achievement, Monica Pierre, a distinguished 2x Emmy winner and an assistant professor in Xavier University of Louisiana's Mass Communications Department, has been named an Alex Trebek Legacy Fellow. This prestigious recognition will be formally bestowed on Pierre at the upcoming Television Academy Foundation's (TCA) 2023 Media Educators Conference on October 25-27 in Los Angeles.  more