LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – January 10, 2020 The following students achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 12 or more credit hours during the Fall term for classes taken at SOWELA’s Lake Charles campus, Morgan Smith site in Jennings, or at the Oakdale site. ALABAMA Union Springs: Taylor Townzen CALIFORNIA … Read More
Lake Charles, Louisiana – December 12, 2019 Mr. Stephen Toups, President of Turner Industries Group, is the guest speaker for the 51st commencement ceremony Monday, December 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum. Mr. Toups serves as the chairman of Louisiana’s Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and has been … Read More
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – September 30, 2019 The following students achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 6 or more credit hours during the Summer term for classes taken at SOWELA’s Lake Charles campus, Morgan Smith site in Jennings or at the Oakdale site. LOUISIANA Alexandria: Cody Broussard Baldwin: Kimberly Charles … Read More
Lake Charles, Louisiana – September 25, 2019 On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to Noon, SOWELA Technical Community College will host a Fall Career Fair for students and alumni of the College in the Sycamore Student Center. More than 65 organizations will be on hand for this year’s fair, along with four-year university … Read More
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – August 16, 2019 Fall Preview Day is a back to school event welcoming first-time students that have registered for the fall semester at SOWELA. The event features fun activities, student giveaways, and food, music, and campus tours. Students will meet faculty and staff that can assist them as they launch … Read More
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – July 18, 2019 Joshua Kiser, an Accounting Technology student at SOWELA Technical Community College, received national recognition at the Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) Awards of Excellence Program on June 27. Kiser competed in Accounting Principles and brought home 10th place. This event provides recognition for PBL … Read More
Tiger Love Pantry Opens with a Housewarming Shower and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – June 19, 2019 SOWELA Technical Community College will officially launch Tiger Love, a food pantry at the Lake Charles campus, on Tuesday, June 25th, at 11 a.m. in the Student Success Center Magnolia Building. The event includes a housewarming … Read More
Lake Charles, Louisiana – May 9, 2019 SOWELA Technical Community College is holding the spring commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum. Approximately 306 students are eligible to graduate and receive degrees or diplomas, or participate as completers in the Workforce Solutions programs. Graduation includes … Read More
SkillsUSA Empowers Students to Showcase Their Talent While Sharpening Their Craft LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – April 22, 2019 SOWELA Technical Community College students attended the statewide SkillsUSA competition April 3-5. The competition was also hosted by the College. SkillsUSA provides students with an opportunity to highlight their expertise in a variety of occupations for a … Read More
Louisiana Phi Beta Lambda Competition Gives Students the Opportunity to Test Business-Related Skills Among Peers LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – April 17, 2019 Students in the newly established Phi Beta Lambda organization at SOWELA Technical Community College recently competed in the Louisiana Phi Beta Lambda competition, bringing home 15 medals in a variety of categories. Top … Read More