LSUS Alumni Affairs & Association

LSUS Fishing’s Levi Thibodaux & Miles Smith reeled in 24 lbs, 2 oz to claim 1st place at the Major League Fishing college event this past Friday, earning the $2,000 top prize! 🏅

Battling tough conditions, the duo adjusted their strategy and dominated a 200-boat field to bring home LSUS’s first win of the season! With this win, LSUS will rise from No. 8 in the Association of Collegiate Anglers rankings and continue their No. 3 standing in MLF!

Read more: https://bit.ly/3QtGvj1

PILOTS MBB WINS!!!

To close out the regular season, LSUS KNOCKS OFF #1 LSUA, 101-96, at The Dock!

Join us on February 23rd from 11:00-3:00pm, for some festive fun at our booth at Louisiana Downs with Barkus and Meoux! We'll be celebrating in true Mardi Gras style with great vibes, awesome goodies, and all the excitement of the season.

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LSU Shreveport

The tragic murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, and his mother’s courage in sharing his story changed history.

On February 26 at 10:00 a.m., LSUS Office of Community Engagement will host a performance of "The Face of Emmett Till," a powerful play co-written by Mamie Till-Mobley and David Barr III. Directed by Shreveport’s Vincent Williams and featuring local actors, this performance will illuminate Till’s story and inspire conversations about justice, education, and hope for the future.

🎟️ Admission is free. The community is invited to attend.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/416Mqzj

LSUS Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith has been named an honorary commander in Barksdale Air Force Base's 2nd Bomb Wing.
As part of this program, Dr. Smith is paired with U.S. Air Force Major Ian Rohde, commander of the 96th Bomber Generation Squadron, to strengthen ties between Barksdale and the surrounding community.
We’re proud to see LSUS represented in this program and look forward to growing this connection!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jZrMKn

LSUS is launching a new initiative to enhance teaching practices and support student success. Through professional development and evidence-based strategies, faculty will gain skills to better engage today’s students and integrate new technology in the classroom.

Read more about our QEP 2025 plan at: https://bit.ly/3CNbjYL

As the program director for LSUS’s Master of Education programs, Dr. Nelson Coulter ensures that online students feel connected, supported, and empowered. His dedication is being recognized with LSU Online & Continuing Education's “Meeting Students’ Needs” award at the 2025 Spring Innovation Series on February 24th! 🏆

Read more about Dr. Coulter: https://bit.ly/3Q5pOKq

LSU Shreveport proudly hosted the 48th Annual Region 1 Social Studies Fair, where 197 students from 21 schools showcased 154 incredible projects covering topics from AI advancements to forestry management and World War II history! 💡

🏆 See the full list of winners and projects here: https://bit.ly/4hNd5rU

The Oakland Cemetery holds stories of our city’s earliest residents, but some of those stories have been lost to time. The LSUS History and Social Sciences Department is launching a project to uncover unmarked graves using ground-penetrating radar and historic records to map the cemetery’s earliest burials.

This interdisciplinary research will help honor those who shaped our city’s history. Click to read more: https://bit.ly/4jHuL9X

🌟 LSU Shreveport Homecoming 2025 was a week of spirit and celebration! 🌟

We kicked things off with fun spirit days, a Bonfire 🔥, and a lively Pep Rally featuring the Woodlawn High School Band 🎉. The Tailgate 🍔 and Homecoming Basketball Game 🏀 brought everyone together, where we crowned King Jamauri McNeal 👑 and Queen Aaliyah Tasby 👑.

At the Alumni Awards Brunch 🥂, we were joined by Mike Ferrell, Reece Lewing Jr., Chancellor Smith, Shirley Jacques Bates, Sandy Beck Byrd, and Doug Rimmer from the Class of 1975. During the brunch, Dr. Paula Atkins, Lt. Col. Joshua Yarbrough, Dr. Joslin Pickens, Laurel Brightwell, and Philip Williamson, Jr. received the Circle of Excellence Award 🏆.

The week also featured Academic Open Houses 🎓 and Virtual Brown Bag Lectures from Ayca Cabrera, Mike Woods, and Jeff Brasher 💻. We celebrated with Casino Day 🎰, gave special recognition to the Class of 1975 for their 50th Reunion 🎉, and wrapped up with a memorable Class Reunion.