By Matt Vines February 25, 2026 SHREVEPORT – While different economic data and trends can paint all kinds of pictures, LSU Shreveport economist Doug White points to two local data points that signal local economic strength. Casino revenue and travel. The introduction of Live! Casino this past February brought questions of overall market expansion or market cannibalism as competing casinos sought to snatch or hold on to existing customers. The answer in 2025 is market expansio

The Women in LeadHERship Conference is hosted annually by LSU Shreveport with the help of dedicated female community members. This conference brings together women from across the Ark-La-Tex to discuss Health, Empowerment and Resiliency, uplifting women from all backgrounds in the process. This annual event attracts women from a wide range of industries and career stages—from ambitious students to established local leaders and entrepreneurs—creating a powerful platform for i

By Matt Vines March 10, 2026 SHREVEPORT – LSU Shreveport faculty member Dr. Zeeshan Noor has been named a recipient the Krishna K. Tummala Award for Emerging Scholars, which is presented by the South Asian Section for Public Administration (SASPA). Noor, an assistant professor and director of the master’s in nonprofit administration program at LSUS, has been recognized for his scholarship to advance the study of public and nonprofit affairs, particularly in areas and diaspora