LSU Shreveport

Happy Father’s Day to all our Pilot dads! 🎓👨‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re studying hard to build a brighter future for your family or supporting your college student from home, we celebrate you today!

"It was a great season. If I had to take away one thing, it would probably just be how we didn't give up when times got tough."
Check out LSUS Fishing's head coach, Charles Thompson, and anglers Levi Thibodaux and Matthew Nesbitt on KSLA News 12 Sports' "Extra Reps" podcast where they shared the team's journey to becoming 6th in the nation!

Extra Reps Ep. 19 - LSUS Pilots fishing team ranked 6th in the nation KSLA Sports Director Chris Demirdjian sits down at Cross Lake with the head coach & anglers on the LSUS Pilots fishing team, which is currently ranked 6th in the nation.

Resilience, transformation, and the power of second chances. That sums up Charles Ranger Williams' journey to earning his bachelor's degree at LSUS and his future plans to help veterans overcome the same obstacles he faced after his service in the Army.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45k1Hi2

Join top sales professionals at the Sales Success Summit on June 28 at here LSU Shreveport! This half-day event offers insights on sales and marketing trends, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities for veterans, aspiring sales professionals, and students. Register by June 22 for a $49 rate (or $69 after). Current LSUS students attend for FREE! Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and boost your career! Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/45j4Crr

📅 Date: June 28
🕒 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
📍 Location: LSUS University Center

🏆 We are so proud of our LSUS Fishing team! They finished the 2023-2024 season as 6th in the NATION! Our anglers dominated over 300+ teams for this accomplishment.
What a way to end a season, guys. We can't wait to see how high you go next season! 🎣

The season is done and we finished in 6th place. That’s 6th out of more than 300 schools in the nation. What a great season it was, and our best finish ever. This would not be possible without all our sponsors. We were able to fish all the tournaments this year and “This is how we do it!!!” Thanks to LSU Shreveport and the LSUS Foundation for the unwavering support. Glad we can represent such a great institution.
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🏀 LSUS Basketball Coach Kyle Blankenship is a finalist for the Allstate Sugar Bowl Collegiate Coach of the Year!
🗳️ Pilot fans can vote now! Click here to vote for Coach Blankenship: https://bit.ly/3RlMqaN
🏆 Blankenship led both the men's and women's teams to the NAIA Tournament, achieving a combined 54-12 record. “What we accomplished this season coaching two teams is something that has never been done before in college basketball history,” said Blankenship. Click to read more about Blankenship's stellar year: https://bit.ly/3VnoVzl
📆 The winner will be announced June 28!

Last week, our Department of Psychology learned more about the upcoming psilocybin clinical trials hosted by LSU Health Shreveport and the Louisiana Addiction Research Center at LSU Health Shreveport and the potential opportunities to volunteer. We're excited to assist our fellow LSU institution with this groundbreaking research in the field of psychedelic medicine!

For more information, please email Dr. Michael Becerra at [email protected].

Discover the ancient Natchitoches Trace, a historic trail system spanning from Missouri to Louisiana, and its rich legacy through the insights of Dr. Gary Joiner, history professor at LSU Shreveport. Joiner highlights how these trails, originally Native American paths, were central to early American civilizations and later utilized by European explorers. Dive into history and explore how these interconnected roads once linked cultures from the North American plains to Mexico City. 🌍

Story courtesy of KTAL NBC 6.

These ancient, Native American trails connected in Northwest Louisiana Several sites along the Natchitoches Trace have been labeled as a persistent place, which is to say a place that has been used repeatedly during the long-term occupation of a region.

🏋️‍♂️ “Don’t worry about the weight, focus on the technique.” 🏋️‍♀️ Olympian Kendrick Farris is back at the LSUS USA Weightlifting Development Center, offering a three-week camp for athletes of all backgrounds! Camp begins on Monday, June 10th, so click below for registration info!
🔗 https://bit.ly/45fFj9y

“Creativity is a soft skill that’s valuable. We mostly think of creativity in terms of artists or musicians, but you really need creativity every day no matter what job you’re in." Learn more about IDEA 101 and 201, the two-course series that helps students of all disciplines hone their creative problem-solving skills.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4bQT14V

From a hard-hat at 10 to a graduation cap at 41, Vina Perez is proof that it's never too late to craft your own success story. Determined to set an example for her son, she overcame obstacles to graduate in elementary education from LSU Shreveport. Vina's story of resilience shows that it's never too late to chase your dreams. 🎓
Read Vina's story: https://bit.ly/3V6Qsoy

Thanks to the LSUS Foundation for sharing this story with us!

We love to see our alums in action! Way to go, Tracy! ⚓️

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Tracy Kamen’s Role in Navigating Disaster Relief - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance In the nonprofit sector, Tracy Kamen, a passionate Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), is creating a positive impact around the world. In this exclusive interview with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Tracy shares her story and valuable advice for anyone dreaming of a career making a differenc...

LSUS's on-campus counseling clinic is gearing up to offer mental health services to the Shreveport-Bossier community. This spring, the clinic ran a successful pilot group therapy with LSUS students to prepare for opening services to the public. Students will gain hands-on experience, and community members on waitlists or unable to afford counseling will have a new resource.
Click here for more info: https://bit.ly/3ULgZHM

The annual alumni banquet is in THREE WEEKS! This is your chance to reconnect with your fellow alumni and current LSUS leadership, and celebrate our achievements over the past year.

RSVP here: https://www.lsusalumni.org/event-details/annual-dinner-awards-banquet?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0euAJ4PxO237p1EJaag7hUrSQqR0j2fuNRqCpy_QLs2V7Qo0u0VvMcrF4_aem_ATIGYhfWKESyslyOgZmGOzUS8rHpsXJtAWjpFf6Czb8m0T2uxev4V8JByiK4NWfkWwWEThO6zbDXeFAS9YCsmsaq

Mark your calendars, LSUS alumni! 🗓️

Join us for the 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 27th (5:30 PM–8:00 PM) at the University Center Ballroom (One University Pl., Shreveport, LA 71115).

Celebrate alumni achievements, enjoy dinner, and more! Don't miss this chance to reconnect with fellow pilots, engage with LSUS faculty, and welcome new board directors!

Admission is FREE for LSUS Alumni Association members. Non-members are welcome for $50 per guest.

RSVP Now! https://www.lsusalumni.org/event-details/annual-dinner-awards-banquet

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Through the Meauxmentum Framework, we are focusing on student success, equity, and engagement. By addressing barriers and offering comprehensive support through evidence-based initiatives, we are helping students transition smoothly into university life, leading to higher retention and improved GPAs. Click below to learn more!

Thanks to American Association of State Colleges and Universities for this in-depth article!

Boosting Student Success With Meauxmentum Framework - American Association of State Colleges and Universities Using the structure of a statewide initiative, this university redesigned its first-year experience course for underrepresented students to address equity gaps, bolster academic success, and strengthen the state’s workforce.

The Spring 2024 semester was one for the books! Not only did we surpass our enrollment records, we also conferred a record-breaking number of degrees at commencement!

We’re ready to put our river monster paws up for Q-Prom 2024! 🌈

Thank you to our ShrevePride's first sponsor of the year, LSU Shreveport! They hosted a fantastic gathering this past weekend for LGBT Youth AND are making history with over 10,000 students enrolled for the spring 2024 semester — congratulations! Plus who doesn't love Rev the River Monster?! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

We look forward to seeing this 16-foot wide logo at future events! 💜💛

🐅 We love how these giant letters came out for LSUS !

🐅 These are 16 FEET WIDE 😮 and portable, and will be used for open houses, events, and other purposes. One cool thing about this partnership with LSU Shreveport is that we are now an approved vendor for them, equipping them with theming for multiple yearly events.

🐅 If you've got several events per year that need large scale theming, reach out. We'd love to chat about the many ways we can work together!

💡 Let's dream together! https://fusiform.design

Starting Fall 2024, LSU Shreveport will offer two new master's degrees in psychology: a Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling and a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis! Join us in shaping the future of mental health and disability support!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44PuKtu

Our Financial Aid Office administers funds ranging from federal aid (including grants, loans and work study) to State of Louisiana Go Grant Program. We make sure each LSUS student has the opportunity to graduate with as little debt as possible!

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Congratulations Sanil Thorat, 8, of Fairfield Elementary Magnet School in Shreveport. He made it all the way to the 4th round before he missed his word in the on Wednesday and was eliminated from the competition. You made us proud, Sanil! 👏🏻

By partnering with the Gardner Institute, we are aiming to transform the first two years of the college experience by focusing on inequitable performance gaps and improving student learning and success. Read more about this cohort: https://bit.ly/3LzGrfp

LSUS helps our Pilots graduate as close to "debt-free" as possible! From Guaranteed Scholarships to department-specific ones, we help students find the most cost-effective way to reach their goals.

📚 Ready to switch careers to education? The TeachLSUS Alternate Certification offers a fast path to the classroom for professionals with a bachelor’s degree! 🏫✨ Click below to learn more. 👇
🔗 https://bit.ly/3wMzEuL

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸 In observance, our campus will be closed on Monday, May 27.

Our Pilots have represented LSU Shreveport Athletics well this year! ⚾🎾🏀⚽

The LSU Shreveport Veterans Resource Center now features a stunning patriotic mural with a powerful poem, "American Battalion," by Caddo Parish Poet Laureate POETIC X. This inspiring addition honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans, just in time for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
Read more: https://bit.ly/3K9MGWd

🎣 Big news for LSUS Fishing! After a stellar performance at the Bassmaster College event on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, our team is poised for its best season finish ever at the ACA Championships this week on Pickwick Lake in Alabama. 🏆 With five boats qualifying for nationals, we're ready to cheer on our Pilot anglers! Click below to read more about our team's continued success.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4aAOuCq

💰 We offer guaranteed academic scholarships to our first-time freshmen so they may graduate with little to no debt.