By Matt Vines December 09, 2025 SHREVEPORT – “What makes this class special is that we did it together.” Those were the words of LSU Shreveport nursing graduate Mysheika James, who represented the 16-member licensed practical nursing graduating class at Tuesday’s ceremony. “We encouraged and supported one another,” said James, who was chosen by her classmates to speak at the ceremony. “We shared notes, snacks, more snacks, prayers, laughter and even tears. “We walked in as strangers and we...

By Matt Vines December 03, 2025 SHREVEPORT – Start the New Year off right with LSU in Shreveport’s first-ever MENtality Workshop: Mental Wealth on Jan. 16. The one-day event will feature interactive breakout sessions, dynamic speakers, and opportunities for networking and collaboration, all centered on the theme of men’s well-being and leadership in today’s fast-paced world. The workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. and last until 3:30 p.m. in the University Center. “The MENtality Workshop...

By Matt Vines October 30, 2025 SHREVEPORT – Tory McCoy loves Shreveport. He also wants to see the city “live up to its potential” and become the growing economic hub that holds onto its current residents and attracts new ones. The LSUS business student will be doing his part as the new state liaison for Sister Cities International, a Washington D.C.-based organization that fosters global partnerships between communities around the world. “We have all the things we need to have a thriving...