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Ä¢¹½tv Launches First BS in AI

Ä¢¹½tv Launches Louisiana's First Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence

Louisiana’s first Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence will be offered to Ä¢¹½tv students this fall at the Baton Rouge campus.

Ä¢¹½tv Advances Nutrition Education and Health Innovation

Ä¢¹½tv Advances Nutrition Education and Health Innovation

 ̹½tv Health New Orleans and Ä¢¹½tv Health Shreveport, now part of the new Ä¢¹½tv Flagship, are joining a national initiative to enhance nutrition education for future physicians. This effort reinforces Ä¢¹½tv's commitment to research, education, and service that addresses Louisiana's needs for improved health outcomes.

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New aquaculture professor wants to create a lasting legacy of research excellence

Kaelyn Fogelman, a recently hired professor of aquaculture at the Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter, hopes to facilitate new research into not only crawfish management but also into the entire aquaculture program.

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Ä¢¹½tv Strengthens Our Food Future, in Louisiana for the World, with Science, Strategy, and Impact

Ä¢¹½tv advances resilient crops, protects pollinators, fuels agribusiness growth, and equips the next generation of growers and innovators to secure the food economy for the future.

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Samba Dieng of Ä¢¹½tv's Global Engagement Office Named Senior International Officer of the Year by the Institute of International Education

The Institute of International Education (IIE) has recognized Dr. Samba Dieng, Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement, with the prestigious 2025 Senior International Officer (SIO) of the Year Award. This annual honor is reserved for a leader who demonstrates extraordinary vision in international education, with honorees selected by a distinguished panel of global peers.

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Sleep is Essential for Physician Well-being and Patient Safety; Screening Tool Can Help

For medical students and physicians in training, long study hours and demanding schedules make sleep a low priority, even though performance, judgment, and patient safety depend on it. A sleep screening tool developed by an Ä¢¹½tv Health Shreveport neurologist can help.

Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter's Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab

Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter's Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is strengthening Louisiana's seafood industry

In the heart of Cajun Country, where the seafood industry is a cornerstone of the local economy, the Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is making waves. This innovative facility is not only advancing the state's seafood industry but also providing invaluable support to small businesses and independent fishermen.

Brodeo is a special day for people with special needs

Brodeo is a special day for people with special needs

Students with special needs were the stars of the rodeo held during the Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter Southwest District Livestock Show. Everyone who came went away with memories they will cherish according to Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux.

Firefly habitat restoration project

Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter entomologists look to rebuild firefly populations with habitats, native plants

Around the country, firefly populations have reached historically low numbers. At one time, they lit up the night with their blinking mating calls. Today, these luminescent insects are quietly disappearing, as their habitats and food supply have been greatly impacted.

From seedlings to students: Covington Community Garden flourishes as a hub for education

From seedlings to students: Covington Community Garden flourishes as a hub for education

A butterfly flitted across rows of container plants while the sounds of children playing in the distance mixed with birdsong. Tim Ellzey and Will Afton walked among the plants, checking on strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage.