NOLA.com LSU Alumni Association names 6 to Hall of Distinction The Advocate Thomas, who was named Alumnus of the Year, earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from LSU in 1967. In 1973, with two fellow LSU electrical engineering graduates, he formed what is now the Newtron Group, one of the nation's largest ... LSU Alumni Association names 6 to its Hall of DistinctionNOLA.com all 5 news articles ยป Continue reading...