By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University held its 65th annual Honors Convocation, April 21, and recognized the outstanding accomplishments of students in academics and athletics. “I am so thankful for the dedicated faculty and the talented students who put in so many hours and hours of work in order to win their awards,” said Henry Robertson, vice president for Academic Affairs. “This academic year has been an extraordinary one for student success. LCU has realized tangible results in every school and department. The awards given at our ceremony this morning represent a harvest of bounty planted by the classes and experiences delivered this year in the educational process.” Student awards and recipients are listed below by department, including hometowns. Art Central Louisiana Ad Club Scholarship Award - Kyle LeJeune of Leesville Grady Harper Scholarship Award - Skyler Maples of New Iberia Thilo Steinschulte Scholarship Award - Victoria Gaspard of Many Athletics NAIA Student Athletes of the Year - Jessica Smith of Houston, Texas and Braden McLin of Livingston Business ACBSP Student Leadership Award - Chase Terrebonne of Kentwood Outstanding Graduating Senior in … [Read more...]
LCU receives grant from The Rapides Foundation
Louisiana Christian University has been awarded a grant from The Rapides Foundation for $25,700 for the Beyond Graduation Program, a project designed to close the gap between high school seniors who graduate and apply to postsecondary institutions and those who enroll and complete a postsecondary certificate or degree. Beyond Graduation is a partnership between Career Compass of Louisiana, school districts in nine central Louisiana parishes, and six post-secondary institutions. Beyond Graduation is funded by a grant from The Rapides Foundation. To be eligible for the program at LCU, students must be from one of the following parishes: Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn. Students must also meet one of the following criteria: be first-generation college students, have economic hardship, have a qualifying academic record and related factors, or have a referral from an administrator, teacher, counselor, or Career Compass coach. For more information about the services available through this program at LCU, contact Beyond Graduation coach Emily Couvillion at emily.couvillion@lcuniversity.edu. … [Read more...]
Goodwin delivers laughs at Maggie Martin Leadership Summit
By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Comedian Mike Goodwin delivered many laughs and life lessons during the 4th Annual Dr. Maggie Martin Marketplace Leadership Summit, April 14, at Louisiana Christian University. Known for his ability to make his audiences laugh, learn and grow, Goodwin offered attendees a refreshingly clean brand of authentic humor, drawing on everyday life experiences. Following a hilarious comedy set, Goodwin finished with some inspirational remarks for leaders. “Mike has taken his talent that God has given him and parlayed it into something that also lifts the hearts and minds of people,” said LCU President Mark Johnson. Goodwin said he has only gotten to where he is in life by the grace of God and through good leadership along the way. He encouraged the crowd, as believers in Christ, to have joy. “Joy is a fruit of the spirit,” he said. “It’s incumbent upon us to be some of the most joyous people on Earth. Fill yourselves with joy. Sorrow doesn’t care about your schedule, so make sure you’re full of joy.” He offered three tips for those in leadership positions in their organizations and families. Be diligent. He encouraged attendees to be diligent in everything … [Read more...]
Students present research at C.S. Lewis Honors Forum
By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University honors students presented research at the 6th Annual C.S. Lewis Honors Forum, April 11. Ten students presented at this year’s forum. “It is a privilege to see our C. S. Lewis Honors Students' projects come to a fruitful conclusion at the C. S. Lewis Honors Forum,” said Sarah Payne, director of the C.S. Lewis Honors Program. “I continue to be impressed with the students and their dedication to academic excellence and growth in their chosen fields.” Sarah Grace Becker, a senior elementary education major from Springtown, Texas, presented “The Think Aloud Strategy: Modeling Thoughts in 4th Grade ELA.” The goal of Becker’s research was to assess the effectiveness of the think-aloud strategy for elementary students in both large and small groups during lessons about finding evidence and matching claims to evidence. Becker’s immediate plan after graduation is to teach elementary school. Samuel Hair, a senior public relations major from Sulphur, presented “Phantom Terror: How a Public Relations Meltdown Turned Three Mile Island into a Disaster.” Hair’s research examined the 1979 mechanical failure at the Three Mile Island … [Read more...]
LCU hosts Christian apologist Frank Turek
By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - “Would you ever be able to catch someone in a lie if there was no truth?” Renowned Christian apologist Frank Turek asked the crowd, April 7, inside Louisiana Christian University’s Guinn Auditorium. Turek, founder of CrossExamined.org and host of the program “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” addressed four questions. Does truth exist? Does God exist? Are miracles possible? Is the New Testament true? He said we live in a relativist post-modern world today, where some people argue that all truth is relative. However, there can’t be “my truth” or “your truth,” only “the truth.” “Instead of teaching kids how to think, we are teaching them what to feel,” he said. “So many things you hear today violate the law of non-contradiction.” The law of non-contradiction states that two opposing ideas cannot both be true. For example, the statement “there isn’t the truth, only my truth.” If there is no truth, then that statement can’t be the truth. “There’s only one answer to ‘Jesus Christ rose from the dead.’ It doesn’t matter if you believe it or not,” Turek said. “Do you have to believe in gravity to stay on the ground? Do people who don’t … [Read more...]
Christian apologist Frank Turek to speak at LCU
By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University will welcome renowned Christian apologist Frank Turek to campus, April 7. Turek will answer the following questions in a four-point case for Christianity: Does truth exist? Does God exist? Are miracles possible? Is the New Testament reliable? Turek is president of the Christian apologetics ministry CrossExamined.org and best-selling author of “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist.” A mentor to the late Charlie Kirk, Turek was just a few feet away from Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, when Kirk was assassinated. Christian apologetics uses science and reasoning to prove the truth of Christianity and cross-examines claims against it. More information about Turek’s ministry is available on CrossExamined.org. The event begins at 7 p.m. in Guinn Auditorium and is free and open to the public. … [Read more...]
Louisiana Christian University’s MBA program ranked fourth in state
By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - The Master of Business Administration program at Louisiana Christian University has been named fourth in the state, according to outreachedu.org. Rankings are based on the following criteria: Program reputation and competitiveness Accreditation and quality assurance Cost and affordability Graduation and employment outcomes Student experience Program flexibility and specializations Dean of the Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business Marcia Hardy said the recognition reflects not only LCU’s commitment to academic excellence, but also its mission to develop principled leaders grounded in faith, integrity and service. “We are thankful to our dedicated faculty, staff and students, as well as the individuals and communities who support us in our efforts to make this accomplishment possible,” Hardy said. “We celebrate this milestone and remain committed in our calling to shape and equip our future business graduates to lead with wisdom, excellence, and guided purpose, and to create a meaningful impact in their professional lives and communities." The Jonathan E. Martin MBA program launched in 2022. The innovative program brings together the best faculty and most … [Read more...]
Louisiana Athletic Club to celebrate 25 years
By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LBM) - The Louisiana Athletic Club will celebrate its 25th birthday, April 9 at 10 a.m. Among the activities planned are cake, door prizes, including LAC merchandise and memberships, and zero-enrollment-fee memberships with a 12-month contract for $25 per month. … [Read more...]
Maggie Martin Marketplace Leadership Summit slated for April 14
By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University’s 4th Annual Dr. Maggie Martin Marketplace Leadership Summit will be held April 14 at the Granberry Conference Center. The keynote speaker for this year’s event is comedian Mike Goodwin. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences - from churches to corporate events to swanky galas laughing hysterically and completely inspired, without a foul or vulgar word spoken, according to mikegoodwin.com. Goodwin, a South Carolina native, holds a master's degree in education from the University of South Carolina and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act, making him relatable to all. Using his ability to merge leadership and laughter, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. He has appeared on America's Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, Today Show, Lifetime, BET, Amazon Prime, TBN, Daystar, USA, the Word Network, Circle TV and SiriusXM. Tickets are still available for this highly anticipated annual event and can be purchased at … [Read more...]
Louisiana Christian University to hold its first SENDLA event
By LCU News, Baptist Message staff PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University will hold its first SENDLA event, March 24. The event, which is a phonetic play on the familiar CENLA for Central Louisiana, is rooted in the call of Matthew 28, where Jesus commands His followers to “go and make disciples of all nations.” The program will take place each semester as the campus community steps out together in service. In partnership with local nonprofits, students and faculty will spread throughout the parish to minister in practical and relational ways, showing the Gospel in action. Participating organizations include First Baptist Church, Pineville; Philadelphia Baptist Church, Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria; Family of Grace Church, Alexandria; the Hope House, Alexandria; Fostering Community, Alexandria; the Food Bank of Central Louisiana; First Baptist Church, Ball; Main Street Mission, Pineville; Rapides Parish Library System; CENLA Pregnancy Center, Alexandria; Pineville Park Baptist Church, Pineville; and Faith Baptist Church, Tioga. In addition, LCU President Mark Johnson will lead a group of students to visit with residents in the neighboring community. The Louisiana Baptist Convention and Send Network … [Read more...]
