University Distinguished Faculty Awards

William Monroe, PhD, the assistant director for instructional technology with the LSU Law Library and an alumnus of the LSU School of Information Studies, joins the ranks of Louisiana Board of Regent's inaugural cohort of Meauxmentum Scholars. This position provides many opportunities for professional development as well as helping Louisiana's initiative for improving education across the state.

Baumgartner is one of four LSU faculty members selected to the program dedicated to improving access to higher education and furthering student success.

The honor recognizes LAA+ for its outstanding commitment to enhancing educational outcomes through creativity, collaboration, and community engagement.

Allie Boquet, PhD; Paul Mooney, PhD; and undergraduate student John Wright published a chapter detailing practice-based evidence to guide readers through creating and maintaining a post-secondary education program for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell, PhD, completed the two-week residency where she wrote two children's books and hosted a writing workshop near Sisters, Oregon.

LSU Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education dives deeper into its dual degree certification program, where education students can become certified to teach both general and special education for grades 1-5.

Curriculum Theory Project is a community of scholars and students researching the role education plays in society. Here is a compilation of upcoming events for 2025.

The group's pilot study will investigate how motor difficulties impact social interactions for autistic children using virtual reality, motion tracking and neural activity measurements.

LSU School of Information Studies appoints Wendy McLain as Program Leader for its Records & Information Management Certification, a fully online program designed to meet the rising demand for skilled information professionals. With decades of industry expertise, McLain is set to enhance student success and career advancement in records management, information governance, and digital asset management.