Buckeye senior awarded Louisiana Christian University’s Smith Scholarship for fall 2022
Morgan Tradewell, a senior at Buckeye High School in Deville, was awarded the Smith Scholarship for 2022. The annual competition, held Saturday, Jan. 29, on campus, drew 11 contestants from…
LCU kicks off Black History Month with production of ‘Fences’
Several events will be held in February on campus at Louisiana Christian University in honor of Black History Month, starting Thursday with the premiere of the play “Fences.” Theatre of…
President’s Report
Check out the President’s latest report: President’s – ELI _ I Am Called _ Faith Integration v2
Leon Hyatt, long-time Louisiana Baptist servant, called home
JANUARY 27, 2022 By Baptist Message staff PINEVILLE, La. (LBM) – Leon Hyatt, former Louisiana Baptist Convention president and a missions services staff member, died Wednesday, Jan. 26. He was 95. GOD…
Akin to speak in Chapel Tuesday
What: Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will be the guest Chapel speaker. Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Guinn Auditorium Notes for…
LCU accreditation reaffirmed with no findings of noncompliance
Louisiana Christian University has received full reaffirmation of accreditation with no findings of noncompliance in its regular 10-year review. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC),…
LCU welcomes Jeffreys as Executive Vice President
Louisiana Christian University President Rick Brewer has announced the addition of Dr. David Jeffreys to the Executive Leadership Team this semester. Jeffreys will serve as the Executive Vice President and…
Pizza Hut to open Tuesday on LCU campus
Pizza Hut will be the newest dining option at Louisiana’s newest university Tuesday, just a day after students return to campus for the spring semester. The media are cordially invited…
LCU professor delivers encouraging message to Hispanic missions group
The Hispanic Church Planting and Missions group held a special evening program in Ruston on Sunday, Nov. 14, in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, held…
Louisiana Christian collects shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
For most of us in America, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. Not only are we thankful for the birth of our Savior, but we…
Social work students put learning into practice at Children’s Home
Louisiana Christian University’s new Quality Enhancement Plan places experiential learning front and center—a new concept for many degree programs. Not so for social work—social work students have been gaining valuable…
LCU becomes Louisiana’s newest university
Louisiana Christian University has made great strides in recent years in academics and athletics and has earned accolades as a Top 30 Christian college, as well as high marks…
Theatre of Louisiana Christian University and LCU Opera presents “Die Fledermaus”
By Carmen Taffi, Wildcats Media LCU opera opens the 2021-22 season this Thursday with the comedy “Die Fledermaus,” which is a comedic operetta with a complex story filled with romance…
Student Job Fair at LCU Nov. 3rd, local and national employers on hand
Louisiana Christian University’s Center for Calling & Career will host a Career Fair for all students Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Granberry Conference Center…
LCU announces proposal for Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business
Louisiana Christian University announced the Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business and its proposed Master of Business Administration to a packed Granberry Auditorium Monday afternoon. Community leaders and LCU…
LCU makes case for religious freedom at C3 this Thursday evening
Brittany Jones, the director of Policy & Engagement for Kansas Family Voice, will make “The Case of Religious Freedom” at the second Christ Church Culture event of the fall semester.…
Press conference to announce proposed graduate program at Louisiana Christian University
Louisiana Christian University will hold a press conference Monday to announce the Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business and proposed Master of Business Administration. The faith-based design for LCU’s…
Center for Calling & Career to host Open House
Please join Louisiana Christian University in celebrating our new dedicated location for The Center for Calling & Career on the 3rd floor of the Hixson Student Center. The student workstations…
Schaeffer Scholarship Program Takes on Cultural Issues Facing Students Today
Louisiana Christian University announces a redesign to its Schaeffer Scholarship program to address some of the critical challenges facing today’s college students. President Rick Brewer, who has started several lecture…
Theatre of Louisiana Christian University opens season with ‘Bus Stop’
By Trinity Baugh, Wildcats Media Theatre of Louisiana Christian University launched its 2021-2022 season Thursday with the play ‘Bus Stop’ directed by May 2021 LCU theatre graduate Samantha O’Banion. Bus…
C3 speaker tackles contradictions between Critical Race Theory and Christianity
By Sierra Boudreaux and Victoria Watson Louisiana Christian University’s annual C3 Conference held Monday night addressed the Biblical response to Critical Race Theory. Coach Dale Clayton, vice president of Coaches’…
Theatre of Louisiana Christian University presents Bus Stop
By Carmen Taffi, Wildcats Media Theatre of Louisiana Christian University opens its first play of the 2021-22 season this Thursday with the drama “Bus Stop,” which is a complex story…
LCU, Gateway sign articulation agreement for students to attend seminary
By Victoria Watson, Wildcats Media Dr. Jeff Iorg, president of Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California, signed an articulation agreement with Louisiana Christian University President Rick Brewer in Chapel on Tuesday,…
Biblical response to Critical Race Theory to be topic of fall C3 at LCU
By Sierra Boudreaux, Wildcats Media Louisiana Christian University will have its first C3 conference of the fall semester on Monday, Sept. 20 with guest speaker Dale Clayton. Clayton, a 40-year…
Opelousas sophomore chosen as LCU’s president for a day
By Elizabeth Clarke Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University “president for the day” Isabel “Izzy” Armand announced –facetiously—faculty pay increases and student tuition cuts—in her first order of…
New weekly ministry arrives on campus Sept. 7
By Elizabeth Clarke Pineville, LA (LCU News) – A new weekly ministry at Louisiana Christian University called ‘The Arrival’ begins Tuesday, Sept. 7 with special guest Dave Edwards, a frequent…
Pre-season decisions include faith, football
By Elizabeth Clarke Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University Wildcats have been hard at practice preparing for their first game in the NAIA, this Saturday, Aug. 28. But…
LCU monitoring current weather threats
It is that time of year again. Hurricane season is upon us and we would like you to be prepared. We have been monitoring the weather and based on forecast…
LCU holds first on-campus job fair for student employment
By Dr. Beth Clarke and Sierra Boudreaux Pineville, LA (LCU News) – The newly established Center for Calling & Career at Louisiana Christian University sponsored a job fair Monday for…
LCU kicks off first week of classes with ‘The Awakening’
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, La (LCU News) – Curtis “CZ” Zachery addressed Louisiana Christian University Sunday night at “The Awakening” and challenged the incoming freshmen class to find their…
Louisiana Christian University launches Center for Calling and Career
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) – It isn’t uncommon for college students to question their calling or not know what they want to “do” with their degrees…
Wildcats expected to welcome largest class in LCU history Aug. 12
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Welcome Weekend to conclude with “The Awakening” featuring Curtis “CZ” Zackery, musical guests ROSE Factor, public invited More Wildcats than ever…
Young LCU alums follow the Lord’s lead to Amazon and Pacific Northwest
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) – From a college class of about 300 in small-town Louisiana, to working with Amazon to deliver smiles. Life since graduating from…
MSW program at Louisiana Christian University receives accreditation
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University’s Master of Social Work program has received accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). LCU’s MSW…
Letlow visits Louisiana Christian University, says higher ed success equals state’s success
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University welcomed Congresswoman Julia Letlow to campus Thursday—her first visit since taking office in April. LCU President Rick Brewer…
LCU convergence media students earn regional, national recognition
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University convergence media students took home top awards in two recent competitions—Society of Professional Journalists Diamond Awards and the…
Louisiana Christian University named one of most affordable programs for teachers
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University has been listed as one of the most affordable teacher-prep bachelor degree programs in the West South Central…
LCU 2021 graduates offer inspiration, thoughts on their collegiate journey
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Perhaps for the first time ever, a speaker quoted from the mediocre movie “High School Musical 3” in a college commencement…
Robinson ‘followed God’s call,’ earns degree at Louisiana Christian University at 71
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, When Mary Robinson came to Louisiana Christian University in 2016, she had already experienced a full lifetime of professional and personal accomplishments—as a teacher, an ordained…
Louisiana Christian University holds 166th Commencement
Students from Class of 2020 also recognized U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson told the Louisiana Christian University Class of 2021 graduates that there were “only a handful of institutions in America…
LCU to hold commencement for class of 2021 at Coliseum May 8
Class of 2020 invited to participate after COVID sidelined their ceremony By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University will confer degrees on 244 graduates Saturday,…
Former Gov. Jimmie Davis to be honored with historical marker at alma mater
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) — Louisiana Christian University will unveil a historical marker in honor of the late two-time governor of the State of Louisiana, Jimmie…
Louisiana Christian University awarded two Board of Regents grants for theatre, business
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke, Pineville, LA (LCU News) — Louisiana Christian University has been chosen to receive two department enhancement grants from the Louisiana Board of Regents. The grants totaling…
LCU names new dean of College of Missions and Ministries
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke Pineville, LA (LCU News)– Dr. Justin Langford has been named dean of the College of Missions and Ministries at Louisiana Christian University. Langford has been a faculty member…
Regatta honors legacy of longtime swim, sailing coach Rob Stewart
By Melinda Martinez, Alexandria Town Talk LCUATS swimming and sailing coach Rob Stewart didn’t realize how much he meant to so many people. But Saturday’s special event in his honor should…
Convergence Media students earn regional, national awards for journalism
By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke Louisiana Christian University convergence media students have been making a name for themselves—and the college—across the South for outstanding work in writing, photography and podcasting. Last…
Attending LCU debt free just got easier
Louisiana Christian University unveils loan repayment assistance program for incoming freshmen By Dr. Elizabeth Clarke Pineville, LA (LCU News) — Louisiana Christian University is the first institution in Central Louisiana…
Louisiana Athletic Club Celebrates 20th Anniversary on April 20
By Amber Fridrick Louisiana Athletic Club will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 20 at 3 p.m. at its Pineville location with refreshments, treats and door prizes along with…
LCU to recognize Dean’s List, Honors students April 15
Louisiana Christian University will recognize academically outstanding students in three separate in-person ceremonies on April 15. Honors Convocation is held during Chapel and recognizes outstanding students in their academic disciplines.…
Second Christ Church Culture event of spring slated for April 13
By Dr. Elizabeth B. Clarke Pineville, LA (LCU News) — Louisiana Christian University will hold its second spring C3 Christ Church Culture Lecture Series event April 13 with a presentation…
Louisiana Christian University statement on CARES Act investigation
Louisiana Christian University has learned that two former students have been charged in a federal indictment in connection with alleged fraudulent use of grant money made available to students as…
Richards makes “Christian Case for Free Enterprise” in LCU lecture series
By Dr. Elizabeth B. Clarke Pineville, La (LCU News)– Dr. Jay Richards made a compelling case for how Christianity and capitalism work together to make the world—and individual’s lives—better during…
LCU signs articulation agreement with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
By Sierra Boudreaux, Wildcats Media Dr. Daniel Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina signed an articulation agreement with Louisiana Christian University President Rick Brewer…
Louisiana Christian University hosts 5th Annual God in Workplace March 22nd
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LCU News) — Louisiana Christian University will hold its 5th Annual God in the Workplace Lecture Series on “Money, Greed and God: The Christian…
Smith Scholars: Anna Matherne’s long road to LCU a true miracle
By Kylei Cornelison, Wildcats Media This is part 1 in a series about Louisiana Christian University’s Smith Scholars. At Louisiana Christian University, an annual competition is held to determine the…
LCU, SWBTS sign articulation agreement
By Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LCU News) — Dr. Adam W. Greenway, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, signed an articulation agreement with Louisiana Christian University President…
LCU welcomes Boys & Girls Club’s Youth Legislature to campus March 10
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LCU News) — Louisiana Christian University will host the Boys & Girls Club’s Youth Legislature on campus Wednesday in Granberry Student Center. About 50…
LCU to host spring Christ Church Culture series in March, April
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LCU News) — Louisiana Christian University will hold two events as part of its spring C3 Christ Church Culture Lecture Series beginning Tuesday, March…
LCU students get hands-on business experiences with LBF internships
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LCU News) – One need only do a quick Google search to see how important completing an internship is to today’s college student. A…
Louisiana Christian University Black History Month symposium a celebration of diversity
Kylei Cornelison and Victoria Watson, Wildcats Media Louisiana Christian University hosted a panel discussion on diversity Tuesday, Feb. 2 to kick off Black History Month to celebrate diversity, specifically diversity…
Pineville student wins prestigious Smith Scholarship
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University held its annual Smith Scholarship competition Saturday, January 30, with 15 entrants. Pineville High School senior Leanna Lanford…
Wildcat Debate takes top novice trophy at first tournament of semester
Louisiana Christian University Wildcat Debate Team has the best novice debater in the state. By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LCU News) – Shelby Cumpton, a freshman history major from…