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2023

October

17�Թ�� math professor Peter Bierhorst has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to further his research in quantum entanglement, a physics phenomenon whereby two microscopic particles such as photons or electrons, can appear to act in concert instantaneously even when tested miles apart. (Image credit: MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images.)

_{October 16, 2023}

17�Թ�� Mathematician Awarded $800K Grant from National Science Foundation

17�Թ�� math professor Peter Bierhorst has received an $800,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to further his research in quantum entanglement. Read more

Veteran educator and education professor Pat Austin is releasing her memoir, “Tales of a Teaching Life,” a book in verse about teaching.

_{October 12, 2023}

Professor Emerita Pat Austin Celebrates the Release of Her New Book of Poetry

Pat Austin, 17�Թ�� professor emerita and decades-long curator of the 17�Թ�� Children’s and Young Adult Library, is celebrating the release of her memoir about teaching, “Tales of a Teaching Life.” Read more

DeShawn Jones, Kennedy St. Charles and Tracy West are 17�Թ�� graduates who have been selected as LCMC Health Minority Administrative Fellows.

_{October 12, 2023}

Inaugural Class of LCMC Health Minority Administrative Fellows Features Three 17�Թ�� Graduates

Three of the four LCMC Health Minority Administrative Fellows who make up the inaugural class are graduates of the 17�Թ��. Read more

Helen Cammock’s “I Will Keep My Soul,” 2023 (film still) that is part of an upcoming exhibition at the 17�Թ�� St. Claude Gallery.

_{October 11, 2023}

17�Թ�� St. Claude Gallery Exhibits Helen Cammock’s ‘I Will Keep My Soul’

The 17�Թ�� School of the Arts, in conjunction with The Rivers Institute for Contemporary Art & Thought, presents “I Will Keep My Soul” at the 17�Թ�� St. Claude Gallery in New Orleans. Read more

Madeline Foster-Martinez is an assistant professor in 17�Թ��'s Department of Earth and Environmental Science and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

_{October 5, 2023}

17�Թ�� Faculty Member Earns Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowship

17�Թ�� faculty member Madeline Foster-Martinez is one of seven scientists to receive a Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowship in Environmental Protection and Stewardship. Read more

The 17�Թ�� is a national leader in delivering strong economic mobility outcomes for its students.

_{October 2, 2023}

The 17�Թ�� Ranks Among National Leaders in Economic Mobility

The 17�Թ�� ranks among universities that are national leaders in economic mobility, according to a new report from the policy institute Third Way. Read more

September

Former 17�Թ�� English professor Mackie Blanton’s book of poetry will be released Oct. 11.

_{September 27, 2023}

‘The Casual Presence of Borders,’ A Book of Poetry from Longtime Faculty Member Mackie Blanton Published by 17�Թ�� Press

The 17�Թ�� Press has published “The Casual Presence of Borders,” a book of poetry from longtime faculty member Mackie J.V. Blanton. Read more

A grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will help build a mentoring network for first-generation College of Sciences students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare at the 17�Թ��.

_{September 26, 2023}

$240K Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Grant Will Fund 17�Թ�� Program for Future Healthcare Professionals

A $240,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will establish a program at the 17�Թ�� for first-generation students who intend to pursue careers in healthcare. Read more

Saxophonist Derek Douget and his quintet will kick off the fall 2023 Jazz at the Sandbar series.

_{September 20, 2023}

Fall 2023 Jazz at the Sandbar Lineup Announced

The 17�Թ��’ fall 2023 Jazz at the Sandbar concert series kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. with the Derek Douget Quintet. Read more