News & Happenings-2008
NCBRT eLearning Now Available
NCBRT eLearning Now Available READ MORE
October 2, 2008
NCBRT Featured in New York Times SJI
The NCBRT was featured in an article for the New York Times Student Journalism Institute. This well-written article by a future Associate Press journalist discuses the mission and activities of the center. This article is just one more way the NCBRT is making a name for itself across the country. READ MORE
September 5, 2008
Hurricane Gustav Hits Louisiana
Baton Rouge and LSU were significantly damaged by Hurricane Gustav on September 1, 2008. READ MORE
August 2, 2008
NCSRT Director to Head National Consortium
Jim Fernandez, director of the National Center for Security Research and Training at LSU, was appointed chairman of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium. The Consortium is the main counter-terrorism training vehicle of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. READ MORE
August 2, 2008
Working Together with the AMA and Red Cross
The NCBRT is pleased to pair with the American Medical Association and the American Red Cross to offer online training. READ MORE
June 19, 2008
U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu Press Release
A press release sent out by U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, states that the Senate Appropriations Committee passed the Homeland Security Bill. The bill secured $22 million dollars for the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training for 2009. READ MORE
June 19, 2008
Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Homeland Security Funding
Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Homeland Security Funding READ MORE
June 6, 2008
2008 World SWAT Challenge
The NCBRT extends its congratulations to six members of the Baton Rouge Police Department SWAT team. READ MORE
May 28, 2008
National Center Expands Training to Include More Hazards
National Center Expands Training to Include More Hazards READ MORE
April 23, 2008
NCBRT Featured in LSU Reveille
The Daily Reveille recently featured an article highlighting the NCBRT. The article talks about the history of the NCBRT, as well as its outstanding training and partnerships. READ MORE