Louisiana Tech University, located in
Ruston, Louisiana, is a full fledged
university with an average 12,000 - 14,000
students each year. First instituted as Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in 1894, it is perhaps best known now for its
engineering program and its women's
athletics. Famous
alumni include
Terry Bradshaw,
Karl Malone[?], and
Kix Brooks[?].