Louisiana Tech University is a public research university in Ruston, Louisiana, founded in 1894. The Bulldogs compete in Conference USA at the Division I level. Louisiana Tech is known for its strong programs in engineering, computer science, business, education, and the liberal arts. The university is a Carnegie R2 doctoral institution and is consistently recognized for the quality of its engineering and technology programs. Louisiana Tech has a strong tradition of producing graduates who lead in STEM fields nationally and internationally. The campus sits in the rolling piney hills of north L…