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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 ÃÛÌÒAPP 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.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Names Robert T. Smith Chancellor of ÃÛÌÒAPP Shreveport

ÃÛÌÒAPP Names Robert T. Smith Chancellor of ÃÛÌÒAPP Shreveport

ÃÛÌÒAPP has named Robert T. Smith the Chancellor of ÃÛÌÒAPP Shreveport, effective July 10, pending approval by the ÃÛÌÒAPP 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 ÃÛÌÒAPP 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

ÃÛÌÒAPP has named James P. Gregory Jr. the Director for the William A. Brookshire ÃÛÌÒAPP 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 ÃÛÌÒAPP Manship School of Mass Communication alumnus Col. Christian Patterson.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Coastal Experts to Present Latest Findings, Collaborative Work at Biennial State of the Coast Conference

ÃÛÌÒAPP 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 ÃÛÌÒAPP Manship School

Crime Tops List of Public’s Concerns in 2023 Louisiana Survey by ÃÛÌÒAPP Manship School

Researchers from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at the ÃÛÌÒAPP 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.

ÃÛÌÒAPP to Mark Memorial Day at Noon Ceremony

ÃÛÌÒAPP to Mark Memorial Day at Noon Ceremony

ÃÛÌÒAPP 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

ÃÛÌÒAPP Experts Patent Self-powered Lights That Could Ignite Algae Industry

Two ÃÛÌÒAPP 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, ÃÛÌÒAPP alumna Donna Bailey and ÃÛÌÒAPP/ÃÛÌÒAPP 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, ÃÛÌÒAPPA 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 ÃÛÌÒAPPA nursing alumni.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Awards More Than 4,500 Degrees During Spring Commencement

ÃÛÌÒAPP Awards More Than 4,500 Degrees During Spring Commencement

ÃÛÌÒAPP awarded 4,514 degrees to graduates at the university’s 310th commencement exercises today. The spring graduating class represents 58 Louisiana parishes, 49 states and 62 countries.

ROTC Cadets Commissioned as Part of Spring 2023 Commencement Exercises

ROTC Cadets Commissioned as Part of Spring 2023 Commencement Exercises

Fifteen ÃÛÌÒAPP graduates were recognized during ÃÛÌÒAPP's spring commissioning ceremony on Thursday, May 18, in The Student Union Theater. Lt. Gen. Milford H. Beagle, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kan., served as keynote speaker for the ceremony.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Mechanical Engineering Graduate to Build Rockets for Blue Origin

ÃÛÌÒAPP Mechanical Engineering Graduate to Build Rockets for Blue Origin

When ÃÛÌÒAPP Mechanical Engineering senior Bailey Smoorenburg walks across the stage at graduation this Friday, she will not only feel proud of her accomplishments during her time at ÃÛÌÒAPP but will also be thinking of all the packing she must do before making the long trip to the Pacific Northwest. In June, Smoorenburg is moving to Seattle to work for Blue Origin, an aerospace and space exploration company founded by Amazon pioneer Jeff Bezos. There, she will have rockets going into space quicker than an Amazon Prime delivery.

Graduates Celebrating

ÃÛÌÒAPP to Award More than 4,600 Degrees at Commencement, One of the Largest Graduating Classes in History

More than 4,600 students are expected to graduate during ÃÛÌÒAPP's 310th commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20.