NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 13 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: A $100,000 donation from the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation will fund scholarships and emergency grants for students at the University of New Orleans. Over the next two years, the foundation will provide $80,000 for the development of a scholarship program to support students from greater New Orleans who have demonstrated financial need. During that same period, the foundation will also contribute   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 10 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: A Tulane University researcher has been awarded a $2.69 million grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health to study how short-term hormone therapy at the beginning of menopause may affect later cognitive aging in women. Jill Daniel, PhD, the Gary P. Dohanich Professor of Brain Science at Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, has been investigating  more

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, July 9 -- Cleco, a regulated electricity utility company, issued the following news release: The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presented Cleco Power with the Emergency Response Award for efforts to restore power following the April 10, 2024 tornadoes across Louisiana. Sixteen tornadoes developed in Louisiana due to a severe weather system that spanned the state, according to the National Weather Service. At its peak, 44,500 Cleco customers experienced power outages. Are  more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, July 12 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: Dr. Kedrick Nicholas has been named senior vice president of student affairs at McNeese State University. His appointment was approved at the June meeting of the University of Louisiana System (ULS) Board of Supervisors. "The path forward for McNeese requires innovative leaders who understand how to adapt to the changing dynamics of higher education. It is my pleasure to join Dr. Wade Rousse as we strive t  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 11 -- Entergy issued the following news release: * * * Funds help nonprofit partners provide disaster relief and assistance with rebuilding and recovery * * * Entergy Texas is pleased to announce a shareholder commitment of $125,000 to the American Red Cross to help support relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Beryl in Southeast Texas. This contribution will help facilitate the provision of essential services such as shelter, food, medical care and othe  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 9 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that T. Dylan Reeves has returned to the firm as a Member, resident in Nashville. Dylan, who practiced with McGlinchey from 2015-2022 as an Associate and Member, primarily practices business litigation, consumer financial services litigation, and appellate law. "We love when a 'boomerang' chooses to return to McGlinchey, reinforcing our reputation as   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 11 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: Governor Landry is seeking a Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration to assist with recovery efforts in areas hardest hit by tornadoes associated with Hurricane Beryl. Gov. Landry has been in contact with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and the White House about the State's request and is hopeful it will be approved. GOHSEP (Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness) Director J  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 10 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in opposing the Biden administration's latest overreach into the livelihoods of middle-class Americans. This time, the administration has weaseled its way into laundry rooms in an attempt to further their radical energy policies by implementing harmful and costly standards on w  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 12 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * * Area Development Magazine Gives Louisiana Gold and Green Shovel Awards for booming energy investment. * Business Facilities Magazine ranks Louisiana Top 10 in U.S. for custom workforce training, tech talent pipeline and life sciences sector strength. * National recognition follows passage of four bills designed to accelerate the state's economic progress. * * * Two respected busines  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 12 -- Loyola University issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Loyola University New Orleans announced today the appointment of Stephanie Hotard as vice president of University Advancement, effective July 1, 2024. Hotard, who joined the university's advancement team in 2007 and served as the interim vice president since May, will continue to champion Loyola's mission and secure support for its future in the permanent role. "Stephanie has been instrum  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 9 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: The National Nuclear Security Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Energy, has awarded $50 million in cooperative agreements to only two university consortia to support nuclear security and nonproliferation. LSU researchers will work with colleagues at 15 universities and eight national labs to develop AI models to protect the nation from nuclear threats while training a new genera  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 9 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Amy Monett, Applications Trainer resident in the firm's Baton Rouge office, has been elected to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA). The DEIC's purpose is to advance ILTA's core value of "foster diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the ILTA community." The committee   more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, July 10 -- McNeese State University shared the following news on July 9, 2024: It's the dawning of a new era at McNeese State University as Dr. Wade Rousse took the reins as president on Monday, July 1. Rousse, the eighth president of McNeese, hosted a news conference and reiterated that his first goal is to stabilize enrollment. He explained that in the next 45 days objectives will be set to support that goal and every employee on campus will focus on a metric that p  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 11 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news on July 10, 2024: Last week, Secretary of State Wes Allen signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry to cross-check the states' voter files and identify individuals registered to vote in both states. Once an individual has been identified as a potentially ineligible voter, the Secretary of State's office will begin the voter removal process in accordance with t  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 9 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Louisiana Tech University and its College of Engineering and Science have announced a new doctoral program geared toward engineering and technology professionals. The University is now accepting applications for the Doctorate in Engineering and Technology Management (DETM) program, which will equip graduates for leadership positions in the growing and rapidly changing technological landscape. The DETM expands on   more