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2023 Hurricane Season: Ä¢¹½tv Experts Available

2023 Hurricane Season: Ä¢¹½tv Experts Available

Ä¢¹½tv has a number of experts available to discuss topics related to storm preparedness, climate, economic impacts, recovery efforts and more during the 2023 hurricane season.

Leslie Pichon

Protecting Presidents and Residents

Ä¢¹½tv speech communication alumna Leslie Pichon is one of the nation’s premier cybersecurity leaders. After spending more than 20 years investigating financial fraud and protecting three consecutive American presidents, she is now working to secure Louisiana against cyber threats as Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans field office of the United States Secret Service.

University Lakes Project Moving Forward with Phase 1 Construction

University Lakes Project Moving Forward with Phase 1 Construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit approving work for the University Lakes Project, which will restore and revitalize the lakes near Ä¢¹½tv. Pending final signature on the permit, construction on Phase 1 work is expected in mid to late June.

Mark Batzer

Ä¢¹½tv Researchers Show Mobile Elements Monkeying Around the Genome

Today, an Ä¢¹½tv research team led by Mark Batzer, a geneticist, along with 30 collaborators around the world present new research in the journal Science on surprising genetic diversity as well as commonality among six very different-looking species of African baboons.

2023 Louisiana Survey Shows Support for Legal Abortion Grows

2023 Louisiana Survey Shows Support for Legal Abortion Grows

Researchers from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at the Ä¢¹½tv Manship School of Mass Communication have released the third report of the 2023 Louisiana Survey. Findings show most residents support legal abortion when the mother’s life is in serious danger and in cases of rape, but opinion divides on other cases.

Ä¢¹½tv Names Robert T. Smith Chancellor of Ä¢¹½tv Shreveport

Ä¢¹½tv Names Robert T. Smith Chancellor of Ä¢¹½tv Shreveport

Ä¢¹½tv has named Robert T. Smith the Chancellor of Ä¢¹½tv Shreveport, effective July 10, pending approval by the Ä¢¹½tv Board of Supervisors.

2023 Louisiana Survey Shows Homeowners Face Insurance Challenges

2023 Louisiana Survey Shows Homeowners Face Insurance Challenges

Researchers from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at the Ä¢¹½tv Manship School of Mass Communication have released the second report of the 2023 Louisiana Survey. Findings show homeowners experience canceled policies, difficulty getting new coverage and rising costs.

Honoring the Past While Committing to the Future

Honoring the Past While Committing to the Future

Ä¢¹½tv has named James P. Gregory Jr. the Director for the William A. Brookshire Ä¢¹½tv Military Museum. Gregory is an expert in military history, specifically World War I.

Col. Christian Patterson

Building Coastal Infrastructure for Communities and National Security

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the world’s largest engineering, design and construction management agencies. Its methods and tools are researched and developed by the Engineer Research and Development Center, commanded by Ä¢¹½tv Manship School of Mass Communication alumnus Col. Christian Patterson.

Ä¢¹½tv Coastal Experts to Present Latest Findings, Collaborative Work at Biennial State of the Coast Conference

Ä¢¹½tv Coastal Experts to Present Latest Findings, Collaborative Work at Biennial State of the Coast Conference

Louisiana’s coast is a cultural resource and economic driver for the globe. Yet, the challenges of coastal land loss brought by sea level rise, erosion and subsidence—as well as severe weather and flooding—continue to threaten the state. Next week, solutions to increase the resilience and sustainability of natural resources, communities and industries in Louisiana will be on proud display at State of the Coast.

Crime Tops List of Public’s Concerns in 2023 Louisiana Survey by Ä¢¹½tv Manship School

Crime Tops List of Public’s Concerns in 2023 Louisiana Survey by Ä¢¹½tv Manship School

Researchers from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at the Ä¢¹½tv Manship School of Mass Communication have released the first report of the 2023 Louisiana Survey. Findings show residents remain pessimistic about the direction of the state, and confidence in state government remains low.

Ä¢¹½tv to Mark Memorial Day at Noon Ceremony

Ä¢¹½tv to Mark Memorial Day at Noon Ceremony

Ä¢¹½tv will honor its former students, faculty and staff as well as all veterans who have given their lives in service to their country on Tuesday, May 30, traditional Memorial Day.

Self-powered Lights Could Ignite Algae Industry

Ä¢¹½tv Experts Patent Self-powered Lights That Could Ignite Algae Industry

Two Ä¢¹½tv faculty members have been awarded a U.S. patent for a miniature, self-powered light that boosts the production of algae used for health supplements, food, dyes and biofuels.

Donna Bailey and Dr. Brian Elkins

Driving Agricultural Innovation by Growing People First

Innovation isn’t always about the latest technology. Sometimes it’s about transforming an organization by making its people happier, healthier and more successful. At RoyOMartin, Louisiana’s largest landowner and maker of wood products, Ä¢¹½tv alumna Donna Bailey and Ä¢¹½tv/Ä¢¹½tv Health Shreveport alumnus Dr. Brian Elkins have helped build an educational system as well as a healthcare system—within the company—to support RoyOMartin employees and their families.

Barbara Griffin

Caring for People in Central Louisiana

As head of nursing at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Ä¢¹½tvA nursing alumna Barbara Griffin is not only providing critically needed medical care for people in Central Louisiana, but also ensuring jobs and professional advancement for hundreds of Ä¢¹½tvA nursing alumni.