higher education

Interviews: Former LSU Chancellor Jim Wharton, Choreographer Liz Lerman

editor — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:03:00 +0000

Jim talks with former LSU Chancellor James Wharton about the TOPS college tuition grant program and the state of Higher Education in Louisiana.

Northwestern State Student Lands Internship Studying BP Oil Spill At Columbia University

Kate Archer Kent — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

A Northwestern State University student is preparing for a prestigious summer internship at the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University in New York. Christina Palomo of Los Angeles will travel from Natchitoches to New York later this month to help Columbia scientists study the environmental consequences of the 2010 BP oil spill.

The Tolls Of Budget Cuts On Higher Education

Kelly Connelly — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:02:00 +0000

After five years of steep budget cuts, some members of LSUnited, the faculty union, are hoping the legislature’s budget negotiations will raise enough revenue to prevent further cuts.

Lawmakers are looking at plans to cut tax exemptions and get rid of one-time funds, which might provide more stability to the state’s universities.

Michael Russo, a librarian and an instructor, said LSU’s finances are dismal.

"A half billion here, a half billion there," Russo said, "I don’t know what else they can cut."

UNO Names Williams Dean of College of Business Administration

Jason Saul — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:16:15 +0000

The University of New Orleans has named John Williams as the new dean of the College of Business Administration.

Williams has served as the college's interim dean since August of 2010, and was one of three finalists selected from a nationwide search, the university said today in a press release.

LSU Shreveport Professor Named Humanist of the Year

Kate Archer Kent — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:41:00 +0000

A veteran political science professor from LSU Shreveport will receive the Humanist of the Year award from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities at an April 6 ceremony in Darrow, La. William "Bill" Pederson has taught at LSUS for 34 years and founded the International Lincoln Center for American Studies. It’s the only center of its kind that showcases President Abraham Lincoln’s legacy outside America.

UNO Down to Three Finalists for Business Dean

The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:51:00 +0000

The University of New Orleans has named three finalists for dean of its College of Business, which has been without a permanent leader since August 2010.

Agency Works to Get More College-Bound Louisianans to Apply for Federal Aid

Kate Archer Kent — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:31:00 +0000

Louisiana has a dismal track record in the number of college-bound students who fill out the free application for federal student aid or FAFSA. A Louisiana nonprofit aims to change that. Employees of the Louisiana Education Loan Authority or LELA have done dozens of FAFSA workshops at high schools across the state in recent weeks. LELA's assistant vice president of marketing, Joni Leggio, said the FAFSA priority deadline at many colleges is April 1, and now is the right time to complete the form.

“It goes hand in hand with filling out your taxes," Leggio said.

Meet Adam Norris, UNO's Director of Public Relations

Jack Hopke — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:46:57 +0000

Public institutions of higher learning in Louisiana have been facing many physical and financial challenges in recent years.

However, an innovation at the University of New Orleans attempts to attract and support highly qualified students whose fields of study will benefit both the institution and the city. Jack Hopke spoke about these initiatives with Adam Norris, UNO's Director of Public Relations.

3-D printer Helps LSU Shreveport's Animation and Digital Effects Program

Kate Archer Kent — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:24:00 +0000

There are a handful of 3-D printers in the Shreveport/Bossier area, and all are being put to different uses, according to the head of LSU Shreveport's animation and digital effects program. John Miralles purchased one several years ago through a grant. He said it’s enhancing the skill set of his students.

LSU Shreveport to showcase new degree offerings

Kate Archer Kent — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:47:00 +0000

LSU Shreveport will host an open house on Feb. 7 to showcase its new degree offerings made possible through a partnership with the LSU flagship campus.