LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, July 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Dr. Emad Habib is leading a new $5.8 million research project to address increasing flood risks and disproportionate impacts of climate extremes along the U.S. Gulf region. The research is funded by the National Science Foundation's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR. Habib is Endowed Chair and Professor of  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release: In celebration of the new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Southwest Airlines flew aspiring chefs from Louisiana to embark upon a culinary adventure of a lifetime in Orlando's Walt Disney World. In partnership with Visit Orlando, New Orleans & Company, and Walt Disney World, the airline had the opportunity to whisk these young chefs away onboard a flight from New Orleans to Orlando an  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 1 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: University of New Orleans student A'ishah Abdalah is one of 500 American college students to receive the U.S. Department of State's Critical Language Scholarship. Abdalah, a junior international studies major, is studying Arabic in Amman, Jordan for six weeks this summer. More than 5,000 American students applied to participate in the competitive program. After obtaining her undergraduate degree   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * "Here in Louisiana, insurance rates, like everything else is skyrocketing, and folks are struggling. Under the Biden-Harris administration, Louisiana families have faced unprecedented inflation. I am no stranger to experiencing problems with insurance costs. When Sharon and I lived in New Iberia we were forced to purchase a home policy from Citizens Insurance because we had n  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 31 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: * * * Based in South Carolina, Integer Technologies is opening a permanent office on LSU's flagship campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to work directly with students and faculty solving national security challenges. The strategic partnership is supported by an initial $9.8 million Navy research award to develop maritime technology. Integer continues to hire Louisiana engine  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 31 -- The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center issued the following news on July 30, 2024: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) Chief Administrative Officer Alita G. Caparotta was recently recognized by New Orleans Magazine in its "Women of Impact" section. This distinction recognizes 14 women in the Greater New Orleans region who are passionate about their chosen field and create positive change in the community. This year's honorees r  more

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Aug. 1 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: Southeastern Louisiana University has launched the Collegiate Recovery Expansion Project to support college students in recovery. The program is possible thanks to the support of the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Behavioral Health and Florida Parishes Human Service Authority. The initiative includes over $1.3 million to create campus spaces that are recovery-informed, supportive, and   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: (July 29, 2024, Houston) Steptoe secured summary judgment defeating a $28.5 million counterclaim against client Valaris, whose subsidiary Ensco we represent in a breach-of-contract claim in the Eastern District of Louisiana. In January, Valaris, one of the world's largest offshore drilling contractors, retained Steptoe to prosecute a $9 million contract claim against oil and gas operator Cantium, after which Cantium   more