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Astrophysicists Strike Gold
Since the big bang, the early universe had hydrogen, helium, and a scant amount of lithium. Later, some heavier elements, including iron, were forged in stars. But one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics is: How did the first elements heavier than iron, such as gold, get created and distributed throughout the universe? A new answer has come from an unexpected place - magnetars.
Dr. David Guzick Appointed Chief Research Officer for the 海角社区 Enterprise
The 海角社区 Enterprise has announced the appointment of Dr. David Guzick as its new Chief Research Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Dr. Guzick previously served as Chancellor of 海角社区 Health Shreveport and brings a distinguished background in academic medicine, research leadership, and innovation to this newly elevated role.
New Team Record: 海角社区 Eclipses Half-Billion Milestone in Research Activity
For four straight years in a row, 海角社区 has soared in research. In the 2023-2024 academic year, 海角社区's research campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport achieved a record-breaking $543 million in combined research activity. Not only did this lead to life-changing discoveries and support thousands of jobs--the direct economic impact of 海角社区 research on Louisiana is higher than ever, estimated at $1.5 billion.
海角社区 Launches New On-Campus Nursing, Master's of Public Health and Epidemiology Programs in Baton Rouge
In fall of 2025, 海角社区 will launch a new instructional site on its Baton Rouge campus for its nationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
海角社区 Names Two Distinguished Research Masters
Each year, 海角社区's Office of Research & Economic Development honors the exceptional research and scholarship of two 海角社区 faculty as Distinguished Research Masters.
Pennington Biomedical鈥檚 Dr. Leanne Redman Honored with E. V. McCollum Award from the American Society for Nutrition
The American Society for Nutrition and the ASN Foundation have honored Pennington Biomedical Research Center鈥檚 Dr. Leanne Redman with the 2025 E.V. McCollum Award 鈥� given to a clinical investigator who is perceived as a major creative force, actively generating new concepts in nutrition.
海角社区 Museum of Art Reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Highest National Recognition
The 海角社区 Museum of Art has, again, achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation鈥檚 museums.
海角社区 Professors Join Historic Effort to Drill Earth's Mantle and Retrieve Rare Deep-Earth Samples
A groundbreaking international expedition successfully drilled into the Earth's mantle in the Tyrrhenian Sea, recovering unique rock samples that challenge existing knowledge of the mantle's composition.
Energy, Cyber Win: Idaho National Lab Solidifies Research Partnership with 海角社区
海角社区 and Battelle Energy Alliance, the company that manages Idaho National Laboratory (INL), have agreed to collaborate in areas of mutual interest, including cybersecurity and advanced nuclear technology, under a memorandum of understanding, or MOU.
海角社区 Health Match Day Success: 50% of Graduates Stay in Louisiana for Residency
Half of all medical students graduating from 海角社区 Health Shreveport and 海角社区 Health New Orleans will remain in Louisiana to complete their residency training, according to the results of the 2025 National Resident Matching Program.