Brian Irving, PhD, Named to Inaugural Cohort of Meauxmentum Scholars by Louisiana Board of Regents
October 31, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA — Brian Irving, PhD, was chosen to join the Louisiana Board of Regents’
inaugural cohort of Meauxmentum Scholars.
Irving is one of 100 faculty members chosen from around the state to participate
in this program due to his commitment to excellence and student success in the classroom.
“I am deeply honored to be selected as one of the 100 faculty members in the inaugural cohort of the Louisiana Board of Regents Meauxmentum Scholar Program,” said Irving. “As one of only four scholars chosen from LSU, I’m excited to collaborate with colleagues from across the state in our shared commitment to excellence in education and student success. I look forward to contributing to this important initiative to improve student outcomes and close equity gaps throughout Louisiana.”
The Meauxmentum Scholars aim to improve student success and close the equity gaps
in higher education across Louisiana. The Louisiana Meauxmentum Summit invited leadership from all 28 of the state’s public undergraduate institutions of
higher education to discuss how The Momentum Approach can be incorporated on their
campuses to ultimately reach the goals of the state’s higher education master plan,
Louisiana Prospers.
“Dr. Irving’s appointment to the inaugural cohort of the Meauxmentum Program is a
just reward for his outstanding excellence in the service of our students at all levels,”
said LSU School of Kinesiology Director John Nauright, PhD. “He is one of the best anywhere in both research and
in developing student opportunities. The School of Kinesiology is fortunate to have
world-leading professionals like Dr. Irving as we build our team that is winning in
and for Louisiana and around the world.”
During his time in the cohort, Irving will participate in professional development events, engage in statewide initiatives to advance the Meauxmentum Framework, lead faculty learning communities at LSU, and contribute to an edited publication.
About SOK
The LSU School of Kinesiology (SOK) advances the understanding of physical activity,
sport, and health to optimize the quality of life for diverse populations through
excellence in teaching, learning, discovery, and engagement. SOK offers a BS, MS,
Online MS, PhD, and two certificate options. Graduates go on to successful careers
in the health and fitness industry, corporate wellness, sport agencies and businesses,
athletic administration, and K-12 educational settings. SOK is part of the College
of Human Sciences & Education.
Visit the School of Kinesiology website.
About CHSE
The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division
of Louisiana State University. The college is comprised of the School of Education,
the School of Information Studies, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership
& Human Resource Development, and the School of Social Work. CHSE has two model demonstration
schools, the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool, enrolling birth to age
four and the University Laboratory School enrolling Kindergarten through grade 12.
The college also has four centers and institutes: the Early Childhood Education Institute,
the Healthy Aging Research Center, the Leadership Development Institute, and Social
Research & Evaluation Center. The college is committed to achieving the highest standards
in teaching, research, and service and is committed to improving quality of life across
the lifespan.