LeTourneau ranks high in university report Aug 23, 2008
LeTourneau University reached U.S. News and World Report's 2009 best colleges ranking for the 15th consecutive year ... "This honor is another indicator of our quality, Christ-centered academic programs, particularly the new ranking in engineering," Dale A. Lunsford, president of LeTourneau University, said in a prepared statement. (News-Journal.com)
Christian Colleges Grow More Diverse Aug 15, 2008
At LeTourneau University, in Texas, the figure grew from 5. 7 to 22 percent. (Inside Higher Ed)
School Closings Announced Aug 5, 2008
LeTourneau University: Closed on Tuesday. Closed at 2 p.m. on Monday and will remain closed on Tuesday. (Click2Houston, TX)
4-day workweek key to easing commuting costs May 30, 2008
At LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, some 400 professional employees such as librarians and those handling information technology can opt to reduce their commuting time starting Monday. Dale Lunsford, university president, said controlling the costs of food and other economic factors are out of his hand. (AZCentral -- Business)
Class of 2008: Santiam Christian High School May 30, 2008
Isaac Sutter SCHS Honor Graduate, National Honor Society, SCHS Outstanding Student (Spanish IV), ACSI Distinguished Student (Leadership, Athletics, Christian Service), OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, LeTourneau University Presidential Scholarship, Hesston College President s Scholarship, Benton County Foundation Otto J. a M. Hahn Scholarship. Eunice Trujillo SCHS Honor Graduate, OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Scholar Athlete George Fox University... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Grubb & Ellis Apartment REIT Acquires Arboleda Apartments in Cedar Park, Texas Apr 5, 2008
There are 17 hospitals within a 30-mile radius of Cedar Park, as well as a number of institutions of higher education, including: Austin Community College, Concordia University, Houston-Tillotson College, LeTourneau University, Round Rock Higher Education Center, Southwestern University, St. Edwards University and University of Texas at Austin. Major area employers include Texas Technologies, 3ps Inc. and TouchKO Inc. Grubb Apartment REIT purchased Arboleda Apartments from Cedar Park... (PR Newswire)
In rural Texas, a golf prodigy fine-tunes her game Apr 3, 2008
"Ernest and his wife, Delores, named their new child Gabriella Dominguez, using Delores' maiden name.The couple, who met while at McClennan Community College, stayed in Waco for three years before moving briefly to Beeville, where Ernest - a former Marine - found work as a corrections officer at a local jail.Two years later, Ernest transferred to the Hobby Unit, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility for women near Marlin, and Delores found a position open at a the city of Marlin... (Marlin Democrat, TX)
AOPAs 2007 Catch-A-Cardinal Nests in Texas Feb 1, 2008
Chase, a professor and assistant chief flight instructor at LeTourneau University, was lured to the airport by AOPA Air Safety Foundation Executive Director Bruce Landsberg under the guise of providing funding for his study on the glass-cockpit transition from steam gauges ... In addition to winning the Cardinal, Landsberg presented Chase and LeTourneau University with a $5,000 grant to continue his work. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
HSU Set For Make A Change Campaign Jan 31, 2008
University of Texas at Dallas, University of the Ozarks and University of Texas at Tyler East Texas Baptist University, LeTourneau University, Louisiana College and Mississippi College Howard Payne University, Sul Ross State University, McMurry University and Hardin-Simmons University Concordia University at Austin, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Schreiner University and Texas Lutheran University. Last year, the 15 conference SAAC groups combined to raise $2,716. (Hsuathletics.com)
Lumberjacks Host Lamar Jan 17, 2008
The Cardinals opened the season with a 103-64 win over LeTourneau University, but followed that victory by losing five straight. Lamar has not suffered consecutive losses since, putting together three sets of back-to-back wins to even its record. (Sfajacks.com)
Engagement: Jessica Kaufman and Matthew Reeves 10-21-2007 Oct 21, 2007
Miss Kaufman is a 2003 graduate of Plainview Christian High School and received a bachelor s degree in elementary education from LeTourneau University in Longview. She is employed by Pine Cove Christian Camps in Tyler. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Mike Jez named L.C. chief Oct 13, 2007
Since joining the League City Police Department as a patrol officer on Feb. 1, 1985, Daniel, who is a licensed attorney, has earned an associate's degree in police management from College of the Mainland, a bachelor's degree in business management from LeTourneau University and a doctor of jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. He said he will likely work as an attorney after leaving the police department. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Crusaders Take 4th, Lady Saders Take 7th Sep 12, 2007
McMurry University finished fifth with a 284-292-293=869, Hardin-Simmons University was sixth with a 288-300-294=882, Trinity University took seventh at 298-295-300=893, U.T.-Dallas claimed eight place after shooting 293-303-300=896, U.T.-Brownsville was ninth with a 301-296-305=902 and there was a three-tie for 10th place at 907 between LeTourneau University (301-298-308), Southwestern University (300-308-299) and Schreiner University (300-301-306) ... Trinity University was eighth with a... (KWTX.com, TX)
UMHB Volleyball Picked to Contend in ASC Aug 30, 2007
Mississippi College was chosen fifth with 25 points and LeTourneau University was picked to finish sixth with 17 total points. Texas Lutheran University was picked to win the ASC West Division with 11 first-place votes and 95 total points. (KWTX.com, TX)
Crusaders Picked 7th Aug 29, 2007
U.T.-Dallas is picked to finish sixth with 277 points, 59 ahead of UMHB. LeTourneau University is picked eight with 183 points, East Texas Baptist University is picked ninth with 157 points, Texas Lutheran totaled 151 points for 10th place, Howard Payne Universitys 108 points were good for 11th place, Concordia Texas and McMurry University tied for 12th with 73 points apiece and Louisiana College is picked 14th with 66 total points. Mississippi College forward Phillip Buffington was the... (KWTX.com, TX)
Cowgirls Tabbed As Women's Soccer Favorites Aug 28, 2007
Mississippi College (277) and LeTourneau University (221) rounded out the top six spots, which would be the cutoff point for berths in the ASC Championship Tournament. East Texas Baptist, Mary Hardin-Baylor, University of the Ozarks, Schreiner, McMurry, Howard Payne, Louisiana College and Concordia rounded out the poll. (Hsuathletics.com)
UMHB Women's Soccer Picked 8th Aug 28, 2007
LeTourneau University was picked sixth with 221 point. University of the Ozarks totaled 173 points for ninth place, Schreiner University picked up 132 points for 10th place, McMurry was 11th with 109 points, Howard Payne picked up 81 total points for 12th place, Louisiana College was chosen 13th with 65 total points and Concordia Texas is picked 14th with 59 total points. (KWTX.com, TX)
Field of Dreams expands for local investor group Jul 29, 2007
Notable Texas clients include Baylor University, Texas Aersity, Texas Tech University, Texas Women s University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Christian University, Collin County Community College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Grayson County College and LeTourneau University. The company s executive leadership team will continue to manage Noel-Levitz and Kevin Crockett will remain as President and CEO. Brooks will serve as Chairman of the Board. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Marsh new AD, coach at CCC Jul 12, 2007
He has 22 years experience in coaching, including stints at Eastern Illinois University, LeTourneau University (Longview, Texas), Greenville College (Greenville, Illinois), Moody Bible College (Chicago, Illinois), and Mulberry Grove and Wesclin high schools (Illinois). "Bob's heart's desire is to mentor young men in their social, physical, academic and spiritual lives," Ferrell said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mooney opens sales center Jul 9, 2007
He moved to Texas to earn a bachelor's degree in aeronautical science, with a concentration in flight management, from LeTourneau University in Longview. He then spent two years looking for a job with an aircraft company, selling cars in the meantime. (Santa Maria Times)
Seniors march in Pacific High School graduation Jun 3, 2007
She has been accepted at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, where she will major in design technology. Jody is the daughter of Earl and Merri Lang and lives near Langlois. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Graduation: The Class of 2007 May 27, 2007
Philip Trunk SCHS Honor Graduate, ACSI Distinguished Student (Academics, Fine Arts, Christian Service), LeTourneau University Presidential Scholarship Award. Matthew Vande Burgt SCHS Honor Graduate, OSAA Scholar Athlete, Pac West Scholar Athlete, SCHS Outstanding Student (Calculus, English Composition, Spanish III), ACSI Distinguished Student (Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics), Dordt College Presidential Scholarship, DC Distinguished Scholar Award, Calvin College Presidential Scholarship. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sisters become teammates, again May 12, 2007
The chance to land Lacey Richardson was big for Robbins, as this was a player she recruited while the head coach at LeTourneau University. While the older Richardson will try to major in nursing, the younger Richardson is undecided as of yet. (Carthage Press, MO)
Crusaders Take Top Three Spot Apr 25, 2007
Hardin-Simmons University took fourth place with a292-299-315=906, LeTourneau University finished fifth at312-308-298=918, Mississippi College was sixth with a 308-301-310=919,U.T.-Dallas finished seventh after shooting 309-299-313=921 andLouisiana College was eighth at 325-316-317=958. The two-day, 54-holeevent was played on a par-72, 7,117-yard layout at Stonebridge RanchCountry Club in McKinney. (KWTX.com, TX)
UMHB Women's Golf in Second. Apr 24, 2007
Hardin-Simmons Universityis in third place with a 352 total, McMurry University shot 357 forfourth place, LeTourneau University is in fifth with a 373 andU.T.-Dallas is in sixth place with a 437 team score. The two-day,36-hole event is being played on a par-72, 5,871-yard layout atStonebridge Country Club in McKinney. (KWTX.com, TX)
School board names 'lone finalist' for superintendent Apr 13, 2007
He also serves on the adjunct faculty at LeTourneau University in near-by Longview. Prior to that, he was superintendent at Cayuga School District in 2002-03. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Mooney designates new head of sales in California Mar 21, 2007
While attending LeTourneau University, he was the general manager of KRS Express Aviation in Longview, Texas. Copeland says California already is an important market for Mooney and he will look to Uecker to really sell the company's Acclaim, Ovation 3 and Ovation2 GX aircraft. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
N-E-1-4-10-IS? Brookhill hosting college matches Mar 16, 2007
They whipped LeTourneau University 7-0 Monday in Mobile. Leading the Golden Eagles in No. 1 singles is Andrew Poole, a sophomore from Cape Town, South Africa. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
LeTourneau University Names New President Mar 9, 2007
D., 46, has been named the sixth president of LeTourneau University ... "LeTourneau University has a bright future," Lunsford said ... "With high ability students working with outstanding faculty, LeTourneau University prepares its graduates to lead in numerous professions, as many seek to meet our nation's most critical shortages of teachers, scientists and engineers," Lunsford said. (PR Newswire)
Lady Hawks top AHS, 6-3 Feb 22, 2007
Pleasant Grove travels to the LeTourneau University Tournament Thursday and faces Queen City, Sabine and Mineola in pool play. Arkansas High, which was missing six players in basketball, hosts Redwater Friday. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
SUSPECT IN ALLEGED LUNCH DISPUTE APPREHENDED Jan 27, 2007
Pendleton said the men work for a company building a convention center at LeTourneau University. Pendleton said that after the victim slammed the door, the suspect left the location and then pulled his gun on a woman and her friend while they were driving down Estes Parkway. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
NO-LUNCH REVENGE SUSPECT ARRESTED Jan 27, 2007
Pendleton said the men work for a company building a convention center at LeTourneau University. Posted Friday, Jan. 26, 2007 at 10:03 a.m. CST. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Smith is stepping up as a leader, both on the court and off as the Yellow Jackets point guard Jan 19, 2007
NATCHEZ Union Church native Dewones Smith is making quite a name for himself as the starting point guard for the LeTourneau University Yellow Jackets ... LeTourneau University is Located in Richardson, Texas. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Local college student will take gift of mobility to poorer nations Dec 26, 2006
Next summer, she and some of her fellow undergraduates at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, will travel to a depressed country in either Africa or Asia, carrying with them the gift of mobility. Hennings, a 2004 Dallas High School graduate, and her classmates have been working the entire school year to develop affordable prosthetic legs for amputees in developing countries. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
School Honors Dec 22, 2006
LA CONNER Leon Fulginiti, a graduate of La Conner High School, is one of 11 undergraduate biomedical engineering students at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, who have designed a low-cost prosthetic leg for third world amputees as part of their senior engineering project. We re taking devices that work in the United States and reverse engineer(ing) them to eliminate the cost and complexity so that they will be affordable and sustainable in developing countries, said Fulginiti. (Mount Vernon Skagit Valley Herald, WA)
Long-time St. Joseph employee to retire Nov 16, 2006
She has a Bachelors of Business Administration from LeTourneau University. Plans for the new retiree include a long list of projects and spending more time with her family. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Piendak Named Offensive MVP Nov 8, 2006
Co-Offensive Player of the Year: Erica Sudeck, MF/F, Sr., LeTourneau University. Defensive Player of the Year: Kelli Jackson, D, Jr., University of Texas at Dallas. (Hsuathletics.com)
TEEN MANIA EXPANDS TO ACCOMMODATE HUNDREDS Oct 28, 2006
After graduating from TJC in 2003, he went on to LeTourneau University, graduating with a degree in business administration in 2005. It took him seven years to get the schooling while working at Teen Mania. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Blinn placed on education honor roll Oct 24, 2006
Texas universities recognized were Austin College, Howard Payne University, LeTourneau University, Sam Houston State University, Southwestern University, St. Edward's University, St. Mary's University, Texas Aersity, Texas Aersity Kingsville, University of St. Thomas and University of Texas at El Paso. This is an on-line publication of The Brenham Banner-Press P.O. Box 585 Brenham, TX 77834-0585 (979) 836-7956 For comments or questions, email. (Brenham Banner, TX)
UT TYLER WOMAN PICKED TO WIN ASC EAST AGAIN Oct 20, 2006
The rest of the poll had UT Dallas (48 points) in fourth, Ozarks (47 points) in fifth, Louisiana College (46 points, two first place votes) in sixth, and LeTourneau University (36 points) in seventh. "The stakes are definitely raised for us," Deike said. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
LeTOURNEAU UNIVERSITY AWARDED MORE THAN $200,000 Sep 28, 2006
STAFF 09/27/2006 LONGVIEW - The National Institutes of Health has awarded LeTourneau University more than $200,000 in a grant for biomedical engineering research into the stability of knees lacking anterior cruciate ligaments. The grant is awarded under the NIH's Academic Research Enhancement Award program, the university announced. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Shane does know Beans about pitching Aug 28, 2006
He headed east, to Longview, Texas, where he attended LeTourneau University, and earned a spot on the baseball team. "Shane was a kid that probably progressed more in his senior year and after his senior year," noted Rams baseball coach Ron Murphy, pleased to have Beans, 22, drop into his office last week. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Man dies after plane crash in Louisia... Aug 9, 2006
At LeTourneau University in Texas and during his short career as a pilot, he finally got to fly. His wife, Joy, shared his passion as an airplane mechanic. (Frederick News-Post)
Couple lose son in crash of plane Jul 30, 2006
Haugh was an aviation graduate of LeTourneau University in Longview. Weldon Burnett, the school's chief flight instructor, said Haugh loved planes. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Wayland names Davenport new coach for Pioneers 06-30-2006 Jul 1, 2006
Prior to his time in the Rio Grande Valley, Davenport spent two years as head coach at LeTourneau University and Missouri Baptist University. At Missouri Baptist, Davenport guided his team to a 15-18 record and a second place finish in the American Midwest Conference Tournament in 1999. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
UT TYLER BASEBALL TEAM ADDS ASSISTANTS Jun 30, 2006
Former Rice All-America pitcher Darrell Richardson will join the UT Tyler staff to assist with pitching, while former LeTourneau University head baseball coach Bernie Martinez will work with the Patriots on defense. "It is our mission to develop the best baseball program possible," Vilade said. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
FRIENDS INSIDER May 9, 2006
Tim Thornton, LeTourneau University, Longview, TX. Erin Crothers is graduating from University of Baltimore, a good friend is graduating from Towson University - Krissy Wood. (Fox News)
Alaska sports digest May 4, 2006
Anchorage's Damon Stokes, a center fielder for LeTourneau University, was named to the American Southwest Conference's All-East Second Team. The senior led LeTourneau, a Division III program in Longview, Texas, in batting. (Anchorage Daily News)
EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR MAY 13 ELECTIONS Apr 30, 2006
Congressman Louie Gohmert will be the commencement speaker at LeTourneau University at 10 a.m. Saturday. Gohmert, a Tyler Republican, is a freshman congressman and a former judge. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
STAPLES' LAST SESSION Apr 23, 2006
Dr. Keith Rothra, a political science professor at LeTourneau University and Kilgore College, said Staples has been deeply involved in finding alternate systems for funding schools and was involved in the definition of marriage amendment. "He's been a very influential individual," he said. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
LETOURNEAU PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Apr 22, 2006
ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT: LeTourneau University President Dr. Alvin O. Bud Austin announces Friday that he will retire in June 2007 ... LONGVIEW - In a surprise announcement, the president of LeTourneau University said he will step down June 30, 2007, after leading the interdenominational Christian school for 20 years, more than a third of its existence ... "I will always love LeTourneau University," he said. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
