University responds to state-wide admissions changes
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020
The Louisiana Board of Regents made changes to the minimum admission requirements for colleges and universities across the state. On February 19, the board updated their minimum requirements after a request was made in 2019 for a full policy review. The change was made in response to Louisia...
Offers of financial aid to potential lions
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2019
Offering millions of dollars in financial aid and assistance, the university recognized high school students who were offered scholarships for the next academic year. The Office of Admissions held "Scholars Showcase" in the Student Union Grand Ballroom on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. The event hosted over 80...
Stand out with the first step
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
February 19, 2019
As universities promote themselves as unique, one of the first differences incoming students experience lies in how these institutions welcome them. According to Anthony Ranatza, director of admissions, the current orientation format dates back to the late 1980s with orientation leaders. Ranatza co...
University welcomes future lions
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
The Office of Admissions hosts “Lion Pride Preview” to show prospective students what the university can offer. Prospective students and their families visited campus on Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anthony Ranatza, director of admissions, explained the purpose of the event. "We hope our...
Administration showcases the university to young scholars
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
January 30, 2019
The university invited high school students to learn more about the campus and be recognized for their academic work at the "Scholars Showcase." Over 130 high school students registered for the event that was held in the Student Union Ballroom on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. According to Anthony Ranatza,...
