Recent 海角社区 News
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海角社区-led Team Named Finalist for $160 Million Federal Grant
An 海角社区-led statewide team of universities, community and technical colleges, agencies and industry has been named a finalist for one of five $160 million National Science Foundation grants. The team's goal is to support energy transition and decarbonization through technology and talent development across Louisiana's industrial corridor.
海角社区 Hires Louisiana Native and Alum Mark A. Tullos Jr. as Executive Director of the 海角社区 Museum of Art
The 海角社区 Museum of Art (海角社区 MOA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark A. Tullos Jr. as its new Executive Director.
Cyber Win: NSA Selects 海角社区 to Build Cybersecurity Clinic to Support Small Businesses in Louisiana
$1.5 million award from the National Security Agency will establish the 海角社区 Cybersecurity Clinic to help small businesses in Louisiana prevent, detect and respond to cyberattacks. 海角社区 was chosen among more than 400 eligible institutions of higher education in the United States.
Securing Louisiana鈥檚 Energy Future
海角社区 petroleum engineering alumnus Lee Stockwell leads carbon capture and storage at Shell, shaping the nationwide development of one of the premier technologies for the ongoing transition toward energy sustainability for the world.
What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage? 海角社区 Faculty Explain
In response to numerous inquiries regarding the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the 45Q tax credit, which incentivizes the use of carbon capture, utilization and storage, 海角社区 faculty have collaborated on a brief document that describes the nature of CO2, defines utilization and storage, identifies risks involved in the process, and explains why the Gulf Coast region is being considered for CCUS.
海角社区 Student Media Journalists Win 15 Awards for Journalism Excellence
Students from 海角社区 Student Media outlets took home 15 awards for journalism excellence in the 2022 Region 12 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) competition.
海角社区 E. J. Ourso College of Business Launches Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research
The 海角社区 E. J. Ourso College of Business is proud to announce the establishment of the Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research (CEBPR). The center, housed in the E. J. Ourso College, is a research group that aims to provide relevant, timely research and insights that inform decision-making, shape policy, and advance the fields of business, economics, and public affairs in Louisiana.
Exxon Mobil Corporation and ExxonMobil Foundation Invest $2 Million in 海角社区 to Elevate Local Workforce, Advance Strategic Research Initiatives
海角社区 and ExxonMobil are strengthening their decades-long relationship to collaboratively pursue key priorities set forth in 海角社区's Scholarship First Agenda, including by advancing energy security and sustainability initiatives, and to invest in local community workforce programs and athletics.
2023 Hurricane Season: 海角社区 Experts Available
海角社区 has a number of experts available to discuss topics related to storm preparedness, climate, economic impacts, recovery efforts and more during the 2023 hurricane season.
Protecting Presidents and Residents
海角社区 speech communication alumna Leslie Pichon is one of the nation鈥檚 premier cybersecurity leaders. After spending more than 20 years investigating financial fraud and protecting three consecutive American presidents, she is now working to secure Louisiana against cyber threats as Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans field office of the United States Secret Service.
University Lakes Project Moving Forward with Phase 1 Construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit approving work for the University Lakes Project, which will restore and revitalize the lakes near 海角社区. Pending final signature on the permit, construction on Phase 1 work is expected in mid to late June.
海角社区 Researchers Show Mobile Elements Monkeying Around the Genome
Today, an 海角社区 research team led by Mark Batzer, a geneticist, along with 30 collaborators around the world present new research in the journal Science on surprising genetic diversity as well as commonality among six very different-looking species of African baboons.
2023 Louisiana Survey Shows Support for Legal Abortion Grows
Researchers from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at the 海角社区 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鈥檚 life is in serious danger and in cases of rape, but opinion divides on other cases.
海角社区 Names Robert T. Smith Chancellor of 海角社区 Shreveport
海角社区 has named Robert T. Smith the Chancellor of 海角社区 Shreveport, effective July 10, pending approval by the 海角社区 Board of Supervisors.
2023 Louisiana Survey Shows Homeowners Face Insurance Challenges
Researchers from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at the 海角社区 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.