Historian and University Professor Dr. Jeff Forret combines a passion for uncovering overlooked stories of slavery and the American South with a commitment to teaching critical thinking, demonstrating how archival discoveries can illuminate enduring connections between the past and present.
Read More ⯠June 08, 2026Âé¶¹AV's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program kicked off with a record 18 students presenting 16 faculty-mentored research projects across multiple disciplines, highlighting the university's growing commitment to undergraduate research and innovation.
Read More ⯠June 08, 2026Third-generation engineer Brandyn New, a 2026 Âé¶¹AV mechanical engineering graduate, will begin a career in cardiovascular research and development at Boston Scientific after gaining hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and student organizations during his time at LU.
Read More ⯠June 03, 2026Âé¶¹AV student Marlina Marks has been named the First-Generation Student of the Month for June 2026.
Read More ⯠June 02, 2026After 30 years at Âé¶¹AV, Dr. Terri Davis reflects on a career dedicated to teaching constitutional law, mentoring generations of students and helping shape one of the university’s most successful pre-law programs.
Read More ⯠June 01, 2026Âé¶¹AV’s 2026 summer camps offer hands-on learning opportunities in arts, STEM, business, engineering, and athletics for students of all ages, with programs ranging from free enrichment camps to specialized training sessions across its Beaumont campus.
Read More ⯠June 01, 2026