merger

Bill to merge LSU Shreveport with Louisiana Tech advances

Kate Archer Kent — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:02:03 +0000

A bid to make LSU Shreveport a branch campus of Louisiana Tech University was backed by the House Education Committee. But acting LSU System president William Jenkins advised the committee to proceed "very cautiously" because mergers overwhelmingly result in failure. Supporters say the merger is essential to the region.

LSU System head staunchly opposes merger for LSU Shreveport

Kate Archer Kent — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:31:17 +0000

LSU System president John Lombardi says northwest Louisiana colleges and universities must collaborate to provide more degree offerings. He says merging LSU Shreveport into Louisiana Tech would shrink LSUS to nothing.

Higher ed forum takes on college consolidation proposal

Kate Archer Kent — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:19:13 +0000

About 130 people attended a higher education forum at LSU Shreveport. Speakers criticized a new report that recommends a merger between Louisiana Tech in Ruston and LSU Shreveport.