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Turning land into a lifestyle: Homesteading journey blossoms for Bossier City family
On a pastoral plot of land more than 8,000 miles from their native South Africa, Junette and Marcus Van Der Merwe have carved out a life that shares similarities with how they grew up.

Henderson 4-H club serves hope, meals to Monroe’s homeless
The Henderson Project 4-H Community Club recently demonstrated the true spirit of service by feeding homeless people in Monroe, through a partnership with The Simple Project — an outreach that provides meals, clothing and compassion to those less fortunate.

Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter partners with Crowville cafe to promote healthier dining choices
The Ä¢¹½tv AgCenter partnered with a rural restaurant in northeast Louisiana to help locals make healthy choices when dining out.

President Rousse Announces Retirement of Ä¢¹½tvA Chancellor Paul Coreil
Ä¢¹½tv President Wade Rousse announces the retirement of Ä¢¹½tvA Chancellor Paul Coreil effective July 1, 2026, after 13 years in the role and more than 43 years of outstanding service in the Ä¢¹½tv system.

Ä¢¹½tv President Announces Vision for Access and Excellence: Admission Standard Revisions and 90 Hour Bachelor Degree Program Approval Shows Support for Elevating the Way Ä¢¹½tv Educates Louisiana
President Wade Rousse is sharing an ambitious path forward for the Ä¢¹½tv system with a vision for elevating the way Ä¢¹½tv educates Louisiana. Speaking before the Board of Supervisors during their February meeting, Rousse emphasized that to be among the nation's top 50 research institutions Ä¢¹½tv must grow its research dollars, improve its facilities and set admissions standards that "reflect our ambition for excellence."

Ä¢¹½tv System Announces Hiring of System Chief Procurement Officer
Ä¢¹½tv President Wade Rousse announces the appointment of Michele Montero as his new System Chief Procurement Officer.

Metabolism at the Core of Heart and Brain Health
Metabolism plays a central role in both heart and brain health, influencing how organs use energy and resist disease. Ä¢¹½tv Health Shreveport research highlights how metabolic function affects cardiovascular and neurological well-being and could open doors to new prevention and treatment strategies.

Ä¢¹½tv System Announces Hiring of Meg Casper Sunstrom as Chief Communications Officer
Ä¢¹½tv President Wade Rousse has named Meg Casper Sunstrom to serve as Chief Communications Officer of the Ä¢¹½tv System. Sunstrom, who will begin her new role on February 18th, most recently served as the Chief Communications Officer for the Louisiana State Legislature.

New Ä¢¹½tvHS Degree Pathways Strengthen Healthcare Workforce in Louisiana
Louisiana, like much of the nation, faces a growing shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, particularly in high-impact fields that support patient diagnosis, treatment and long-term care. Meeting that challenge requires new approaches to education that move students into the workforce faster, reduce the cost of training and prepare graduates to make an immediate difference. Ä¢¹½tv Health Shreveport is answering that call by partnering with other Ä¢¹½tv system campuses.

Ä¢¹½tvHS Med Students Are Tackling Food Insecurity, One Patient at a Time
Two medical students are learning that caring for patients means looking beyond lab results and prescriptions. Sometimes, comprehensive care means addressing the real - world challenges that shape their health. For many families in North Louisiana, that challenge can be food insecurity.