Allison Puente Named Technologist of the Year 

Allison Puente, an assistant professor of radiologic sciences at McNeese State University, has been named Technologist of the Year by the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT).  

According to Greg Bradley, head of the McNeese Health Professions Department, Puente is an excellent professor and is well-liked by her students and peers. 

Puente is active in both LSRT and nationally with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and champions policy and advocacy efforts at both levels. She is the chair of LSRT’s Legislative Affairs Committee and on the ASRT Region III subcommittee on radiologic technologist advocacy. She was instrumental in LSRT receiving the 2023 Advocacy Award from ASRT, which is awarded annually to one state organization. Puente has also served as LSRT president, an ASRT delegate and a respected contributor to professional journals. 

“McNeese’s radiologic sciences program is nationally accredited and one of the requirements is having qualified and respected professionals teaching in the program. Allison is a nationally recognized individual and is well known and respected by national leaders in the profession,” Bradley explained. “She recently won a national election within the computed tomography (CT) professionals to be one of two individuals who will voice their CT concerns at the 2026 national meeting of ASRT.” 

Enrollment in McNeese’s radiologic sciences program has increased by 45.2% in the last year. For more information about the program contact Bradley at gbradley@mcneese.edu or visit www.mcneese.edu.