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Trailblazing Partnership with Industry, State: 海角社区 Leads the Way in Cyber Protection for Louisiana Higher Ed
The establishment of a student-run Security Operations Center, or SOC, on 海角社区鈥檚 flagship campus in Baton Rouge with an immediate counterpart at 海角社区 Shreveport will enhance the security posture of the 海角社区 system. The SOCs will leverage shared resources and threat intelligence across Louisiana and create a blueprint for as many as 31 institutions of higher learning in the state to protect themselves from cyberattacks.

海角社区, BRAC, NexusLA Present New Startup Accelerator
海角社区, BRAC and NexusLA are partnering to create Startup City Launch, a new, 10-week training program to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into scalable businesses.

海角社区 Hosts 'Sixth Grade Day' for Eighth Year
海角社区 will launch its eighth run of "Sixth Grade Day," a day of academic exhibits and touring for middle school students of East Baton Rouge Parish on Tuesday, March 7. The program will also run March 9 and March 23.

New Study Compares Human Contributions to Mississippi River Delta Land Loss, Hints at Solutions
Research from scientists at 海角社区 and Indiana University reveals new information about the role humans have played in large-scale land loss in the Mississippi River Delta--crucial information in determining solutions to the crisis.

海角社区 Embarks on Inaugural Scholarship First Bus Tour March 13-16
海角社区 is taking its mission and message on the road this month. Powered by RoyOMartin, the inaugural Scholarship First bus tour will take 海角社区 President William F. Tate IV, joined by a few special guests along the way, on a 1,000-mile winding route around Louisiana, with the goal of learning more about some of the state's key industries, listening to key stakeholders and visiting with alumni and elected officials to ensure alignment of 海角社区's statewide priorities in serving Louisiana.

海角社区 to Launch First Global Learning Program for PSA Scholars
Students from 海角社区's Pre-Scholars Academy, or PSA, are preparing to travel to Dakar, Senegal over the upcoming spring break as part of the program's first global experience.

海角社区 Computer Science Faculty Furthering Research Into Smartphone Security
With support from the National Science Foundation, 海角社区 Computer Science Assistant Professor Chen Wang is developing research into hand gripping as a smarthphone security verification method.

Alena Allen Named Dean of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center
海角社区 has named Alena Allen dean of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Allen, a Louisiana native, is currently deputy director for the Association of American Law Schools and professor of law at the University of Arkansas School of Law.

海角社区 Shreveport Biology Faculty, Students Researching Cancer Cure
The 海角社区 Shreveport Cyber Collaboratory's name insinuates the use of 3D printers and hologram tables, but a biology professor and her students are utilizing the space to discover better therapeutics for cancer.