TLC’s production of “The Wiz” to open Jan. 22 following long COVID delay
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LC News) – Theatre Louisiana College (tlc) and the Louisiana College Department of Music will present the popular Broadway musical “The Wiz” beginning Jan. 22 after a nearly year-long delay due to COVID-19. “The Wiz” infuses L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” with a wonderful array of…
Read MoreLC named a ‘Top 30 Christian College’ by national research group
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LC News) – Louisiana College has been named a Top 30 Christian College by BestValueSchools.org, a research and resource group committed to helping prospective students and families find the best colleges and universities that meet their educational needs and maximize the student experience. Louisiana College President Rick Brewer said…
Read MoreLouisiana College classes cancelled January 11, offices open on delayed start
Louisiana College prepares for potential wintry weather on Monday, January 11. Please note the following regarding course instruction and campus operations. All classes are cancelled on Monday, January 11. For residential students, housing and dining services will remain open. Campus dining will provide brunch at 10:00 a.m. and dinner at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January…
Read MoreLC alum and wife provide charitable gift annuity with college as beneficiary
By Dr. Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LC News) – A journey that began from a $100 scholarship for one Baton Rouge teenager has grown over 60 years and affected countless young people at Louisiana College. Don Hill, president of DMH & Associates, said that $100 was enough back in 1960 to tilt the scales for…
Read MoreLC art alumnus turns unemployment into winning artwork in 2020
Alex Felter found freelance art business to be a 2020 blessing in disguise By Elizabeth Barfoot Christian The year 2020 has been confusing and complicated for everyone—in addition to COVID and hurricanes, which affected all of us in Central Louisiana, Alexandria artist Alex Felter had the additional setback of being let go from his job…
Read MoreLC President releases holiday CD to support student scholarships
Looking for a small gift for a loved one? Or just in the mood for some holiday music? You can check both those off your list while supporting local college students with the purchase of newly released holiday music arranged and recorded by Louisiana College President Rick Brewer. Brewer has released Christmas, his second album,…
Read MoreLC addresses racism in the 21st century during annual Values and Ethics Conference
By Alena Noakes, Wildcats Media “God’s plan is to unite us as one, and you have the opportunity to be a part of that process.” That was the message of Gregory Bevels, a local physician and pastor, who was one of the guest speakers at Louisiana College’s (LC) 5th annual Values and Ethics Conference on…
Read MoreLC honored for best business website by Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
By Elizabeth Christian Pineville, LA (LC News) Louisiana College won Best Business Website at this year’s Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Awards held Friday, Nov. 6 at England Airpark Community Center. Area business leaders honor the best advertising and marketing activities each year, and competition is strong. The new LC website was designed…
Read MoreLC to host Preview Day on Saturday, Nov. 14
By Aaron Quartemont, Wildcats Media Louisiana College will be hosting its first in-person Preview Day since the spring this Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This event will be similar to one held in the spring just before COVID-19 closed down campuses across the country. It offers prospective students a tour of LC’s campus…
Read MoreLC gets high marks in diversity from college review website
By Brandon Brown, Wildcats Media Louisiana College has been named the second most diverse campus in Louisiana by niche.com, a rating and review website of the college experience. Niche.com has graded Louisiana College with an A- in student population diversity. Niche.com ranks colleges and universities in categories like diversity, academics and value. LC most recently…
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