Gov Jimmie Davis Scholarship

April 13, 2020

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

April 3, 2020

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

April 3, 2020

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

March 31, 2020

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

March 26, 2020

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

March 21, 2020

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?

March 12, 2020

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

March 6, 2020

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

March 5, 2020

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

February 19, 2020

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

February 19, 2020

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

February 11, 2020

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

December 13, 2019

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

November 26, 2019

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

October 25, 2019

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

October 24, 2019

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

October 4, 2019

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

October 4, 2019

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

September 30, 2019

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

September 27, 2019

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

September 24, 2019

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

September 18, 2019

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

September 16, 2019

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

September 16, 2019

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

September 10, 2019

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

September 4, 2019

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

July 22, 2019

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

July 11, 2019

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

July 10, 2019

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

June 26, 2019

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

June 20, 2019

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…

LCU Female Leaders Respond

June 6, 2019

Refurbishing Residence Halls

May 23, 2019

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

May 11, 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

April 29, 2019

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

April 16, 2019

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,…

Sowela & LCU Sign Partnership

April 16, 2019

President’s Report Spring 2019

April 13, 2019

LCU Omicron Delta Kappa inducts 10 members

April 9, 2019

The Louisiana Christian University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa inducted 10 new members for 2019. Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society that strives for excellence in leadership and…

God in the Workplace

March 1, 2019

Blackaby Keynotes God in the Workplace seminar By Brian Blackwell Louisiana Baptist Message Staff Writer Do not abandon the church but rather see how to become part of the solution…

Convergence Media wins big

February 20, 2019

LCU Convergence Media students make mark at the 2019 SEJC Competition:      1stin TV News and Photojournalism MURFREESBORO, Tenn.–Louisiana Christian University Convergence Media students earned top honors at the…

LCU’s enrollment continues to climb

February 14, 2019

by Norm Miller The four-year trend of increasing enrollment continues at Louisiana Christian University. Spring headcount is 1,123, which is up 9.2 percent over last spring and is 25 percent…

5th Annual March for Life

February 4, 2019

LCU President Dr. Rick Brewer keynoted at the launch point of the 5th Annual CENLA March for Life — the campus of LCU. This was his fifth time to do…

Smith Scholarship winner

January 29, 2019

Oak Hill student wins prestigious Smith Scholarship by Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)–Louisiana Christian University held its annual Smith Scholarship competition Saturday, January 26, with 23 entrants. Oak Hill High…

LCU’s $48M Impact in CENLA

December 14, 2018

Louisiana Christian University is among the 10 regionally accredited nonprofit private colleges and universities that generate significant economic impact through more than 27,000 jobs and $2.6 billion. According to a…

Accolades & Accomplishments

November 26, 2018

  Louisiana Christian University Accolades & Accomplishments, 2015 – 2018 ACADEMICS Provided leadership for responding to six SACSCOC citations and removing the College from probationary status. Created a 3+2 pre-engineering degree partnership…

End of Year Thank You

November 20, 2018

November 20, 2018 Dear LCU Family: Louisiana Christian University often enjoys visits from alumni, parents, community members, and more. Many visitors will say they sense a fresh wind blowing across the…

Donor Base Growing

November 15, 2018

  by Norm Miller PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)–The Board of Visitors membership is growing. Individual donations are on the rise in volume and amount. And in general, Louisiana Christian University’s donor…

LCU, NOBTS sign MOU

November 12, 2018

PHOTO: Allison Bazzle, KALB   LCU and NOBTS sign MOU PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews)–Students at Louisiana Christian University who plan to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) will soon be…

CenLa Appreciation Day

October 17, 2018

Battle of the Border Claw Louisiana Christian University is grateful for our neighbors in CenLa. That’s why admission is free to this football game and traditional rivalry between LCU and…

Homage to Dr. G. Earl Guinn

October 10, 2018

As part of the Guinn Auditorium rededication, President Rick Brewer read these remarks that were printed on the event’s program. Homage to Dr. G. Earl Guinn Deemed an icon and…

Guinn Rededication

September 24, 2018

A Rededication Celebration of Guinn Auditorium Louisiana Christian University will rededicate the centerpiece of its campus, the refurbished Guinn Auditorium, on Sunday, September 30 at 5pm. “We especially want to…

Founders Day Oct 4

September 21, 2018