LCU strengthens connections to students with new organizational structure
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LCU News)- College students today face very different technological needs than their parents’ generation. The increased demands on their attention and seismic cultural shifts…
Students experiencing stress, depression have access to new online healthcare service
By Joel Thompson, Wildcats Media Louisiana Christian University has unveiled a new student healthcare service this semester called LCU Care, to supplement on-campus health services during the COVID-19 outbreak. LCU…
New freshmen orientation staff assist new students with navigating campus life
By Kylei Cornelison, Wildcats Media Staff This semester Louisiana Christian University introduced a new freshmen orientation staff called the Wildcat Navigators. The new staff was created to build lasting relationships…
Longtime LCU President Robert Lynn left lasting legacy
Robert Lynn, who faithfully served more than two decades as the sixth president of Louisiana Christian University, died Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Norman, Oklahoma. He was 88. Lynn served as…
Louisiana Christian University awarded grant for campus safety, security
Louisiana Christian University has been awarded $100,000 for enhancements to campus lighting, security cameras, and personal screening devices for campus events. The funds are part of the FY 2020 Nonprofit…
Online Project Management certificate program launches at LCU
The Division of Business at Louisiana Christian University has welcomed its first cohort of students into a Project Management certificate program this fall. The Project Management Certificate Program (PMC) is…
LCU classes to resume Sept. 7; most residential halls to reopen beginning Sept. 1
Louisiana Christian University has extended its closure due to Hurricane Laura through the week and will resume all undergraduate and graduate fall semester courses Monday, Sept. 7. Students living in…
Louisiana Christian University remains closed for classes through Wednesday, Sept. 2
Louisiana Christian University remains closed for classes through Wednesday, Sept. 2. Essential employees will report to the campus Monday as assigned. College officials are monitoring the situation and will provide…
Louisiana Christian University closed Wednesday-Friday for weather, will continue classes remotely
Louisiana Christian University continues its preparations for Hurricane Laura. Please note the following regarding course instruction and campus operations. No in-person courses will be held on campus from Wednesday, August…
LCU moves to hybrid class schedule beginning Monday, August 24
Most Louisiana Christian University fall semester classes face-to-face classes will move to a hybrid model beginning Monday, Aug. 24 in an effort to limit student exposure to COVID-19. “Transitioning to…
Louisiana Christian University Welcomes Students to Campus for Fall Semester
Louisiana Christian University welcomes students to campus for fall semester By Dr. Beth Christian August 11, 2020 Louisiana Christian University will begin weLCUoming its students back to campus this week.…
LCU Hosts Awakening to Kick off Fall Semester
LCU hosts Awakening to kick off fall semester Curtis Zackery will be the keynote speaker at Louisiana Christian University’s “The Awakening,” part of fall Welcome Weekend activities. Zackery, better known…
LCU Partners with National Nonprofit in Support of Low-Income, First-Generation Students
LCU Partners with National Nonprofit in Support of Low-Income, First-Generation Students By Dr. Elizabeth Christian July 28, 2020 Louisiana Christian University has partnered with nonprofit Strive for College to strengthen…
LCU awarded grant of more than $110K to ‘Step Up’ community fitness
LCU awarded grant of more than $110K to ‘Step Up’ community fitness By Dr. Elizabeth Christian July 20, 2020 Louisiana Christian University has been awarded a Healthy Behaviors Program Grant…
LCU takes over ownership of Louisiana Athletic Club in Pineville, Alexandria
New manager of LAC named By Dr. Elizabeth Christian July 22, 2020 Louisiana Christian University became the sole owner of the Louisiana Athletic Club locations in Pineville and Alexandria this…
Dear Class of December 2019 and May 2020
July 20, 2020 Dear Class of December 2019 and May 2020: Following much consideration and the latest announcement by Gov. John Bel Edwards on the resurgence in COVID-19 cases in…
Louisiana Christian University, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Announce Cabrini Scholars Program
Louisiana Christian University, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini announce Cabrini Scholars program By Dr. Elizabeth Christian July 16, 2020 PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)– CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital and Louisiana Christian University have…
Louisiana Christian University Announces Fall Semester Plans
College will reopen to students in August with safety precautions in place By Dr. Elizabeth Christian July 10, 2020 PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)– Louisiana Christian University President Dr. Rick Brewer has announced…
LCU Receives Board of Regents Grant for Classroom Upgrades
June 30, 2020 By Dr. Beth Christian Louisiana Christian University has received a grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents to improve classrooms and teaching facilities on campus. The $87,330…
Louisiana Christian University Formally Files for NAIA Admission
July 1, 2020 By Richard Thiberville, Jr. PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Christian University athletic department announced on Wednesday that it has formally applied for admission to the National Association of…
Louisiana Christian University Utilizes Canvas’ Innovative Technology
May 20, 2020 By Dr. Stacey Duke Founded in 1906, Louisiana Christian University (LCU) has weathered many actual storms and periods of uncertainty. Located in Pineville, Louisiana the school has…
LCU Strengthens Mission Statement
By Norm Miler Louisiana Christian University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved an updated mission statement for the College in its May 8 meeting. The new statement reads: “Louisiana Christian University…
LCU campus opens for Fall semester
Louisiana Christian University to open for Fall semester By Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)—Louisiana Christian University’s fall semester will open with face-to-face classes August 17. Even though research indicates the…
Virtual Preview Day
Louisiana Christian University to launch virtual preview day by Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)—Louisiana Christian University is ready for its Preview Day on April 17. But the commute has changed…
Gov Jimmie Davis Scholarship
President Brewer announces free tuition through Governor Jimmie Davis Scholarship by Norm Miller Responding to pandemic-induced financial strains, Louisiana Christian University will offer free tuition to eligible, incoming freshmen through…
President’s Leadership Award
Dear Friends: As our Fall semester approaches, there may be high school seniors as yet undecided about where to attend college. For some, the financial considerations may be looming large. Doubtlessly,…
COVID-19 Summary
Visit our COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE President Brewer summarizes COVID-19 responses Dear Louisiana Christian University Family: These are difficult days for you, your family, your church, and maybe for your vocation, as well. Louisiana…
Telehealth service for LCU students
Louisiana Christian University launches telehealth resource for students by Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)—Difficulties posed by social distancing, travel restrictions, and the shift in established routines are unsettling. Add to…
LCU helps with coronavirus response
LCU helps with coronavirus response by Norm Miller An idea that began with the discovery of a social media post originating in Montana has quickly flown south to Louisiana and nested…
LCU’s online learning innovations
Louisiana Christian University launches Center for Online Innovation and Development By Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)–Utilizing a $2.2 million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Louisiana Christian…
Socialism or Stewardship?
Socialism or Stewardship? Doing Business God’s Way Louisiana Christian University’s annual God in the Workplace series continues March 23 at 6 p.m. in Guinn Auditorium. Addressing the topic “Socialism or…
Campus Awakening March 10-12
Campus Awakening March 10-12 Dr. Blake Newsom Louisiana Christian University’s Campus Awakening will feature Dr. Blake Newsom, senior pastor of Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama. The daily…
UPDATE to COVID-19
CARES Act Reports July 13, 2020: 45-Day CARES Act Report COMPASSION in the COVID CRISIS Dr. Brewer’s SUMMARY of COVID-19 actions. LINK to PPE REQUEST FORM for your hospital or clinic Louisiana Christian University Announces Fall…
SEJC Winners
Wildcats Media/Debate win awards Louisiana Christian University convergence media students participated in the 2020 Southeast Journalism Conference held Feb. 13-15 at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This…
3 + 1 Ed Program
Louisiana Christian University launches innovative 3+1 Advanced Education Degree by Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)—Louisiana Christian University launched an innovative 3+1 plan that leads to two degrees in four years.…
Innocence Lost
Our thanks to The Town Talk for permission to publish this article written by Melinda Martinez, who also supplied photos. INNOCENCE LOST: Child Holocaust survivor asks young people to remember atrocities…
ROI on LCU BA ranks 4th & 5th in LA
by Norm Miller A Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Christian University has the 4th highest return on investment (ROI) among private colleges in Louisiana and 5th highest among public schools offering…
LCU’s TEACH marked by innovations and effectiveness
by Norm Miller The 2018 Board of Regents Fact Book reports that Louisiana Christian University in Pineville leads the state with the largest number of teachers alternatively prepared who earned…
Honoring the Hixsons
Members of the Hixson family standing by the historical marker are (left to right): Emma and Paul Hixson, and Lauren Hixson Phillips with John and Sheila Hixson. (Norm Miller photo) Hixson…
Student finds family & faith
Samantha Downey is a psychology major from Redondo Beach, California, and was heavily recruited to play collegiate softball. She chose LCU because of the new challenge and a change of…
President’s Leadership Award
Louisiana Christian University trustees approve President’s Leadership Award by Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)–Louisiana Christian University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a scholarship called the President’s Leadership Award in their…
Alum underwrites Computer Science classroom
Louisiana Christian University unveils computer science classroom By Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)–Thanks to the generosity of alumnus Don Hill and Terry, his wife, Louisiana Christian University in Pineville unveiled…
$2.2M grant awarded
by Norm Miller Louisiana Christian University received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help expand online education capacity and quality. A Sept. 27 press release…
Campus Study: 1 Peter
by Norm Miller Dr. Don Wilton launched the year-long study of 1 Peter at Louisiana Christian University as he preached the college’s annual revival Sept. 17-19. Wilton, pastor of the…
Jonathan Martin, our friend
Louisiana Christian University laments the loss of CenLa business leader and faithful stalwart Jonathan E. Martin of RoyOMartin. “It was my honor and privilege to get to know Johnny Martin…
Brewer hires alumna as presidential assistant
By Norm Miller President of Louisiana Christian University Dr. Rick Brewer chose alumna Jennifer Dykes as Assistant to the President. The Shreveport, Louisiana, native graduated from Louisiana Christian University in…
LCU launches the Wildcat Club
Louisiana Christian University Wildcats fans dot the landscape of CenLa, the state, and the nation. And with the launch of the Wildcat Club, every fan of LCU Athletics can assist…
Be “And Then Some” people
President Brewer challenges LCU family to be ‘And Then Some’ people by Norm Miller Louisiana Christian University’s Guinn Auditorium resounded with applause and cheers as Dr. Rick Brewer, president, welcomed…
LCU welcomes seven profs
Left to right: David Hill, Emmanuel Johnson, Mark Janzen, Josh Davis, Francis Powell, John Wang, and Paul Lambach. Louisiana Christian University welcomes seven faculty By Norm Miller Louisiana Christian University adds seven faculty members from across the…
LCU’s $300K Week of Generosity
by Norm Miller The week of Aug. 26 – 30 revealed the blessings of God, the generosity of others, and the fruits of relationship building as Louisiana Christian University received…
LCU inks int’l partnership
Louisiana Christian University signs international partnership by Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)–Louisiana Christian University President Dr. Rick Brewer signed a memorandum of understanding for academic partnership with Liverpool Hope University…
Christ and the college experience: Ryan Morris
Magna cum laude alumnus Ryan Morris shared aspects of his LCU experience at a gathering of the ArkLaTex Alumni Group meeting in Shreveport. He graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor…
MSW graduates first class
by Norm Miller Louisiana Christian University’s Master of Social Work program prepares students to function competently and effectively in a rapidly changing world through an academically challenging social work education…
Student-Athletes Shine in Classroom
by Brad Welborn The 2018-19 athletic year was one of the best for the Louisiana Christian University Wildcats. New program records in both football and volleyball in the fall, record…
LCU enrollment bucks national trends
The Wall Street Journal recently reported an enrollment decline among higher education institutions with this headline: “College Enrollments Fall Again, With Some Notable Exceptions.” The May 30 article noted that…
Refurbishing Residence Halls
By Norm Miller Louisiana Christian University will refurbish its oldest residence halls with a multi-phase plan over 17-months through a $5 million tax-exempt bond. Contracted to complete the first phase is…
Commencement 2019
Dr. Jonathan E. Martin encourages those attending our 164th Commencement toward a life of values and compassion. PHOTOS: Faculty processional includes Rev. Mike Evans, trustee. Shelby Bergeron receives a gift from…
Jonathan E. Martin keynotes commencement
Louisiana Christian University’s 164th Commencement will confer 250 degrees on May 4 at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. The 10 a.m. event features Jonathan E. Martin, chairman of RoyOMartin. “The Louisiana…
Resisting the Holocaust
A persistent but false contention about the Holocaust is that the Jews did not resist; rather, they relented like sheep to the slaughter. History records that the Jews fought in partisan bands, ghetto uprisings,…