Louisiana College News

Jennifer Claudio, a college senior, spends her summer days in the University of Iowa's Roland and Ruby Holden Cancer Research Laboratories.

Like so many before him, the firm handshake, the quick, friendly smile, and his easy-go-lucky attitude makes the visitor feel at ease even though he is meeting Bill Collins for the first time.

An engaging review of biblical history and the lessons behind man's relationship with God awaits readers and devout Christians in Citizens of Time in the Exodus, a new book authored by Veda Duff Tohline.

The Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Nunez Community College in Chalmette, Louisiana, welcomed 13 new inductees in May, the first new members since the campus was decimated by Hurricane Katrina almost four years ago.

GRAMBLING - For eight students from the Knowledge is Power Program New Orleans Schools, the last few days spent visiting the state's universities have steered their lives in new directions.

St. Thomas More softball coach Andria Waguespack is leaving the Cougar softball program on top.

Despite an executive board meeting last month when the move from Division I to Division III appeared to be put to rest, Centenary College officials apparently are still considering a drop to the non-scholarship classification.

Peter Hindman of Flowood, Miss. and Ms. Alyce Hindman of Jackson, Miss. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Hindman, to Nathan Middleton, son of Eric and Susan Middleton of Minden, La.

Dwindling financial support is forcing universities to delay or scale back their ambitions, but a few soldier on.

Mr. Vernon G. Butler and Dr. Heidi Butler of Monroe, La. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Kathryn Butler, to Justin Ray Lane, son of Robin Lee Pullen Lane and Joe Ray Lane of Republic, Mo.

Out of the many things that I have done in my life, I hope to be remembered as a ragpicker.

The Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Board learned that despite the downturn in the economy, initiatives are being advanced across the state.

As 44 Louisiana College graduates received diplomas for Master of Arts in Teaching during on-campus ceremonies May 9, they made history.

As 44 Louisiana College graduates received diplomas for Master of Arts in Teaching during on-campus ceremonies May 9, they made history.

AMERICAN Alma Collegea s Kelly Koenigsknecht was named to the Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III All-American Third Team.

I asked my daddy one day, "What is Luffey's last name?" Luffey was all I knew. When he was pitching for the Alexandria Aces, my family was living in Pineville and my daddy was the head football coach at Louisiana College, Luffey brought me about half a dozen baseballs.

Despite the dark times of the current economic recession, Louisiana College continues to hold steady financially.

State Bible Drill season is here for fourth- through sixth-graders. Following the annual Bible Drill Training Retreat in January, churches hosted local Bible Drills.

Louisiana College recently announced an accelerated nursing program for people with an undergraduate degree.

Union Grove to hold rummage sale April 24-25, Friendsville FBC to hold revival services, Leadership Blount to present 'Green Gala', and more ... Originally published: April 18.