Archive for April 2023
LCU to make major announcement about nursing program
Louisiana Christian University President Dr. Rick Brewer will announce major changes to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) programs. Date: Friday, May 5 Time: 12:45 p.m. Location: Granberry Conference Center Atrium Notes for Media Press releases will be available at the press conference. …
Read MoreBESE president addresses LCU education students
Louisiana Christian University education students got some great advice – and some gratitude—for their career choice from the state president of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Educators this week. Dr. Holly Boffy, BESE president, and principal of W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center in Lafayette, visited with dozens of LCU teachers in training…
Read MoreLCU education alumni recognized as top of their profession
Nineteen Rapides Parish School District teachers who have been recognized as this year’s educators of the year have something in common besides the classroom. They all earned their credentials at Louisiana Christian University. “I celebrate along with the community these amazing educators’ hard work, investment, and dedication to the children of Rapides Parish,” said Dr.…
Read MoreLCU recognizes outstanding students at Honors Convocation
Louisiana Christian University held its 62nd Annual Honors Convocation Tuesday, recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of students in academics and athletics. Student awards and recipients are listed below by department: Art Central Louisiana Ad Club Scholarship AwardNathaniel Madrid, of Alexandria (Rapides) Grady Harper Scholarship Award Lena Cogghe, of Belgium Paula Nolla Ferrer, of Spain Thilo…
Read MoreAuntie Anne’s Pretzels founder shares twisted journey at Maggie Martin Marketplace Leadership Summit
By Lexi Rachal, Wildcats Media Louisiana Christian University kicked off its inaugural Dr. Maggie Martin Marketplace Leadership Summit featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Thursday afternoon in Granberry Conference Center. Beiler gave her personal testimony of her journey, her success and her purpose. She explained how her choices impacted her life…
Read MoreRed River Wind Symphony Concert to be held April 20
Louisiana Christian University will host the Red River Wind Symphony in concert Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in Guinn Auditorium. LCU Chair of Fine Arts Jacob Wittkopp said the symphony performs at least once a semester. The ensemble includes band directors, retired band directors, teachers, doctors, college students and professors, veterans, and high school…
Read MoreNationally renowned Christian apologist explains evil’s existence
Why does God allow babies to die? Why do Christians suffer from cancer or die from COVID? These are questions believers struggle with understanding why a good God allows pain. And they are also used by atheists to deny that God even exists. Christian apologist Frank Turek spoke on “If God, Why Evil?” at Louisiana…
Read MoreLCU music alum Thomason receives national honor
Teresa Layssard Thomason, a 1991 graduate of Louisiana Christian University (formerly Louisiana College), has been named Music Teachers National Association Foundation Fellow. She received the award March 27 in Reno, Nevada. Thomason, of Alexandria, has been well-known in the Central Louisiana music community for decades and has earned local and state accolades for her piano…
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