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E. J. Ourso College of Business Hosting AI Conference with Louisiana Industry Leaders and ÃÛÌÒAPP Experts

E. J. Ourso College of Business Hosting AI Conference with Louisiana Industry Leaders and ÃÛÌÒAPP Experts

On Friday, February 21, the ÃÛÌÒAPP E. J. Ourso College of Business will host AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries; a symposium dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving innovation in critical sectors that define Louisiana's economy.

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ÃÛÌÒAPP and ÃÛÌÒAPP of Alexandria Among Niche’s Best Colleges in Louisiana for 2025

ÃÛÌÒAPP and ÃÛÌÒAPP of Alexandria have secured two of the top four spots in Niche’s Best Colleges in Louisiana for 2025. These rankings reflect both universities’ commitment to academic excellence, student success, and their profound impact on the state.

$9.575 Million Gift Will Further Elevate ÃÛÌÒAPP Initiatives to Create Educational Access, Strengthen Louisiana’s Economy and Support Veterans and ROTC

$9.575 Million Gift Will Further Elevate ÃÛÌÒAPP Initiatives to Create Educational Access, Strengthen Louisiana's Economy and Support Veterans and ROTC

A $9.575 million gift from the William A. Brookshire Foundation will establish the William A. Brookshire ROTC Scholarship, support the new ÃÛÌÒAPP Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building, and strengthen the ÃÛÌÒAPP College of Engineering's S&B Engineers and Constructors Scholarship, ÃÛÌÒAPP's Future Scholars Program and the William A. Brookshire Veterans Law Clinic.

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ÃÛÌÒAPP Invests $1.8M in Transformative Research and the Arts

For the third consecutive year, ÃÛÌÒAPP is providing funding to support new research and creative projects through its internal grant program, the ÃÛÌÒAPP Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

Arne Flaten

ÃÛÌÒAPP NAMES ARNE FLATEN DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN

ÃÛÌÒAPP has named Arne Flaten the dean of the College of Art & Design, effective July 1, pending approval by the ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Awarded National Park Service Grant to Preserve 6,000-Year-Old Campus Mounds

ÃÛÌÒAPP Awarded National Park Service Grant to Preserve 6,000-Year-Old Campus Mounds

ÃÛÌÒAPP (ÃÛÌÒAPP) has been awarded a $220,871 grant from the National Park Service's Save America's Treasures program to conserve and protect the historic ÃÛÌÒAPP Campus Mounds--two ancient, nationally significant archaeological landmarks that date back at least 6,000 years.

Dr. Lucio Miele

ÃÛÌÒAPP Health Professor, Dr. Lucio Miele, Appointed as Director of ÃÛÌÒAPP-LCMC Health Cancer Center

Dr. Miele to lead ÃÛÌÒAPP to become the State's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Researchers Create Low-Cost Method to Recycle Plastic

ÃÛÌÒAPP Researchers Create Low-Cost Method to Recycle Plastic

ÃÛÌÒAPP researchers have created a new, low-cost way to break down plastic, a potential breakthrough that could save billions of dollars and eliminate billions of tons of plastic pollution.

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ÃÛÌÒAPP Breaks Record, Awards 2,154 Degrees During Fall Commencement Ceremonies

ÃÛÌÒAPP celebrated a record-breaking commencement, awarding 2,154 degrees during the university's 318th commencement exercises Thursday, Dec. 19.

ROTC Cadets Commissioned as Part of Fall Commencement Exercises

ROTC Cadets Commissioned as Part of Fall Commencement Exercises

Four ÃÛÌÒAPP graduates were recognized during ÃÛÌÒAPP's December commissioning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 19, at the ÃÛÌÒAPP Digital Media Center. The keynote speaker was Col. Clifton Lopez, garrison commander of the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, La.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Names Sean Courtney Associate Vice President for Research Compliance, Integrity and Analytics

ÃÛÌÒAPP Names Sean Courtney Associate Vice President for Research Compliance, Integrity and Analytics

ÃÛÌÒAPP has appointed Sean Courtney to the inaugural position of associate vice president for research compliance, integrity, and analytics.

FUEL Names Four Directors

FUEL Names Four Directors

Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), the ÃÛÌÒAPP-led statewide effort with more than 50 public and private partners, has named directors for key strategic areas

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ÃÛÌÒAPP Reached New Heights in 2024; Revisit Our Top Research Wins

In 2024, ÃÛÌÒAPP solidified its position as a global leader in research, innovation, and impact. From securing a record-breaking $160 million NSF grant for energy transformation through the FUEL initiative to groundbreaking advancements in AI-powered nuclear security, ÃÛÌÒAPP's achievements are transforming industries and improving lives.

E. J. Ourso College of Business Announces 2025 AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries Symposium

E. J. Ourso College of Business Announces 2025 AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries Symposium

The E. J. Ourso College of Business is pleased to announce AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries; a symposium dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving innovation in critical sectors that define Louisiana's economy. This groundbreaking event will be held February 21, 2025 at the Lod Cook Hotel & Conference Center on the ÃÛÌÒAPP A&M campus.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Joins Prestigious AI Alliance, Strengthening its Role in Artificial Intelligence Innovation

ÃÛÌÒAPP Joins Prestigious AI Alliance, Strengthening its Role in Artificial Intelligence Innovation

ÃÛÌÒAPP is proud to announce its invitation to join the distinguished AI Alliance, a collaborative network of leading institutions and organizations dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence research, development, and governance.