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Black Teen From Louisiana Named Valedictorian and Receives Nearly $1M in Scholarships From 13 Colleges
NATIONWIDE — Cur’Dericka Rice, a 17-year-old African American girl from Monroe, Louisiana, graduated valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a remarkable 33 on her ACT. What’s more, she earned nearly $1 million in scholarships from 13 universities. Rice attributes her success to the support and guidance...
Louisiana Tech hosts annual National Student Steel Bridge Competition
RUSTON, La (KTVE/KARD) – For the first time, Louisiana Tech was chosen to host the annual National Student Steel Bridge competition. The competition will include nearly 50 teams adding up to around 500 students from across the country as well as internationally. The Student Steel Bridge team at LA Tech has been working for around […]
Louisiana Tech professor awarded for dedication to research and mentorship
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Dr. Jamie Newman, a Louisiana Tech University professor, was selected for the Louisiana Tech University Foundation annual Professorship award. This award recognizes someone each year who exemplifies outstanding teaching, service, and scholarship. Newman, the associate dean for research and graduate studies and associate professor within the...
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