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    Louisiana Polytechnic University is located in the city of Ruston, Louisiana, founded in 1894. In the US News and World Report magazine for 10 consecutive years in the top 200, each year was named one of the best universities in the United States, one of the United States outstanding university of knowledge. The school's teaching quality is excellent, is a comprehensive university.

    As a research intensive doctoral-granting institution, Louisiana Tech University considers research and scholarly activities to be fundamental to its mission. Research investigations are quite varied, ranging from the study of Latin American History to the exploration of the behavior of quarks. Whether for discovery, service, performance, or commercial purposes, research contributes to the fabric of the university and leads to the transformation of those who associate with the institution.