LSUS History and Social Sciences Department

05/19/2026

Congratulations to all of our graduating students! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this exciting milestone, and we could not be more proud of your accomplishments.

As you begin your next chapter, we wish you continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in all that you do. Best wishes for a bright future ahead!

05/01/2026

Today the LSUS History faculty welcomed the newest initiates into Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society. Recognized for their academic accomplishments were Abigail Boykin, Samuel Chandler, Patrick Cook, Marlena Daigle, and Mack Miles. CONGRATS!!!

04/08/2026

We are very proud of our students - Mikal Barnes, Mack Miles, William Pesnell, and Samuel Chandler - who earned the University Awards for excellence. Mack, William, and Samuel also received the inaugural LSUS Undergraduate Research Scholars award. Congratulations!

03/31/2026

An unbelievable loss to LSUS and the entire community. We will share more details as we have them. For now, please remember his family and loved ones at this challenging time.

We are shocked and saddened to report the sudden passing of our beloved Marty Loschen (Jack Pride). We know of no details or further information, except that he passed away peacefully at his home here in Shreveport. Please keep his family and all of those who loved him in prayer at this time. When we know further details regarding final arrangements, we will let everyone know.

The loss is staggering. Here he is with LSUS students, conducting archaeological and cultural resource field work, something he loved so well.

01/23/2026

This evening, LSUS faculty (including Dr. Cheryl White) hosted a public Q&A and panel discussion for the Noel Archives Special Collection exhibit of political cartoons from Shreveport history.
“Durable Art: The Timeless Relevance of Political Cartoons” will be on display in the third floor assembly room of Noel Memorial Library through January 30. These provide a fascinating glimpse of our local historical culture - check it out!

12/16/2025

Check out our very own Marty Loschen and Spring Street Museum!

04/11/2025

A great course offering for Fall 2025 semester!

02/18/2025

Air dates have now been announced for upcoming episodes on History's Greatest Mysteries on The History Channel - featuring LSUS History Professor Dr. Cheryl White:

The Riches of Genghis Khan will air on March 31, exploring the intrigue surrounding the still-secret burial site of the medieval conqueror.

The Secrets of the Copper Scroll (Dead Sea Scrolls) will air on May 19, about a mysterious and unique scroll found among other ancient scroll discoveries in 1952 at Qumran near the Dead Sea.

Dr. White also consulted for and appears in multiple episodes for the forthcoming Season Two of Holy Marvels, also on The History Channel, which highlights objects and lore of religious and spiritual meaning. The new season begins airing on June 3.

01/30/2025

https://www.ktbs.com/news/lsus-history-department-exploring-oldest-shreveport-cemetery/article_3734b20a-df3e-11ef-850b-cbd9fbedd890.html

SHREVEPORT, La. – Walk around Shreveport’s historic Oakland Cemetery, the city’s oldest cemetery established in 1847 as City Cemetery, and many things likely catch the eye.

12/10/2024

One of our alums!

We are excited to welcome Dominick Mercer as our new Coordinator of Museum Services at the LSUS Spring Street Museum! Dominick is a proud LSUS graduate, earning his degree in History while distinguishing himself with the university's award-winning debate team! Dominick is currently pursuing his Master of Liberal Arts degree at LSUS and brings with him to this position an engaging passion for our area's diverse cultural and historical impacts.
Come by the museum and say hello!