By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics graduating class of 2025 has achieved 100 percent acceptance rate into graduate and professional programs, according to Department Chair David Elliott, professor of chemistry. “This is one of the top two or three classes we’ve ever had,” Elliott said. “Many of them have a 4.0. We have a lot of good students, but this is a group we hate to see go.” Graduating seniors by programs are: LSU-Shreveport Medical School Leanna Lanford, of Pineville, honors biology/chemistry double major Ethan Lanford, of Pineville, biology/chemistry double major Ethan Barnes, of Ball, biology major Cy Fontenot, of Alexandria, biology major Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Louisiana VCOM, Monroe Kamryn West, of Pine Prairie, honors biology/chemistry double major Madelyn Duncan, of Alexandria, biology major LSU Health Physical Therapy School, New Orleans Brianne Rotolo, of Bridge City, honors biology major Rosenberg School of Optometry at University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas Jade Harmon, of Lafayette, honors biology/chemistry double major “Our … [Read more...]

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University is hosting a virtual March Madness Fitness Challenge for the campus and the Central Louisiana community. “By providing this fitness challenge, we hope to inspire and motivate others to get active,” said Sonia Tinsley, chair of the Department of Exercise Science. “With the spring weather, there are so many opportunities to get outside and be active.” The March Madness Fitness Challenge is part of LCU’s Step Up, Cenla program funded by The Rapides Foundation. The challenge is open to all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just getting started, LCU wants to help get others active this spring. A prize will be awarded in each category: individuals by age group, community team, worksite team and school team. Participants will track and record their minutes of physical activity each week instead of recording steps. Approved activities include walking, jogging and running, aerobic exercise, swimming, yoga, weight training, bicycle riding (stationary or on a path), pickle ball, tennis, and gardening activities such as raking and pushing a lawn mower. In addition to the challenge, LCU will be offering free workouts at the … [Read more...]