BPCC Launches EMPWR LA: Accelerated Training Program That Prepares Job-Ready Workers in Just Six Weeks
Bossier Parish Community College is proud to announce the launch of EMPWR LA, a new full-service pre-employment training program designed to rapidly prepare individuals for entry-level roles in high-demand, high-wage fields in manufacturing, distribution, and skilled trades. Through focused, short-term training, EMPWR LA equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and nationally recognized certifications needed to enter the workforce and meet the evolving needs of employers across Louisiana and
BPCC Announces Its Graduates for the Spring 2025 Semester
Bossier Parish Community College is proud to announce its spring semester graduates. In total, there 895 graduates with 1,160 credentials awarded. The ceremony included graduates from all three BPCC campuses – Bossier, Natchitoches and Sabine Valley. Commencement speaker was Dr. Jim Henderson, President of Louisiana Tech University. Henderson, a Shreveport native, previously served as president of Northwestern State University and Chancellor of Bossier Parish Community College. He also served as
Northwestern State University's Sonogram Program Earns National Accreditation
Northwestern State University's Sonography Program Earns National Accreditation NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has been awarded Initial Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The accreditation was granted following a recommendation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostics Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The newly accredited program includes three specialized concentrations,
BPCC NURSING PROGRAM ACHIEVES HIGHEST NCLEX PASS RATE IN LOUISIANA Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Louisiana State Board of Nursing recognizes BPCC in second quarter edition of The Examiner Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is proud to announce that its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program has earned the highest NCLEX pass rate among all ASN programs in the state of Louisiana, as reported in the second quarter edition of The Examiner, published by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN). With an exceptional 98.72% pass rate, BPCC’s program is not only leading among all two-year
Flight Forward Drone Technology Showcase June 11 at NSU
Flight Forward Drone Technology Showcase June 11 at NSU NATCHITOCHES - Join the Northwestern State University School of STEM for Flight Forward, a hands-on showcase of drone technology and innovation from the Advanced Remote and Geospatial Operations (ARGO) Lab. Attendees will experience live flight demonstrations, explore drone simulation and control technology and hear from NSU leaders on real-world applications and workout impact. Flight Forward will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11 at
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Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Manager of Programs and Events
Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Manager of Programs and EventsNatchitoches, LA, May 19, 2025 - The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Trinity Sanders as the new Manager of Programs and Events. Sanders, a Natchitoches resident since 2013, brings with her a unique blend of creativity, community engagement, and strategic program development experience. Sanders holds both a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Northwestern
BPCC, LSUA Partner to Create Seamless Pathway for Fire Science Graduates
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has signed a new 2+2 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA), creating a clear and accessible transfer pathway for BPCC students earning an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science. This agreement allows BPCC graduates to transfer directly into LSUA’s Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Disaster Science and Emergency Management. Through this partnership, BPCC students who complete their associate
BPCC RANKED A TOP TEN MILITARY FRIENDLY® SCHOOL FOR 15TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has once again been recognized for its outstanding commitment to military-affiliated students, earning national distinction as both a Top Ten Military Friendly® School and a Top Ten Military Friendly® Spouse School for the 2025-2026 school year. This prestigious honor ranks BPCC among the top ten community colleges in the nation in both categories, placing the Bossier campus eighth overall in the small community college division and fourth in the same division for
Northwestern State Recognized Nationally for Offering One of the Most Affordable Online
Northwestern State Recognized Nationally for Offering One of the Most Affordable Online Web Development Degrees NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University has earned national recognition from OnlineU for offering one of the most affordable online bachelor's degrees in web development, making high-quality tech education more accessible than ever. The new ranking by OnlineU places NSU in a select group of institutions recognized for helping students build strong careers in technology without the burden
Chrystal Davis Named New Principal of Natchitoches Parish Technical & Career Center
Chrystal Davis Named New Principal of Natchitoches Parish Technical & Career CenterNATCHITOCHES, LA - The Natchitoches Parish School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Chrystal Davis as the new principal of the Natchitoches Parish Technical & Career Center (NPTCC), effective for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Davis brings a strong foundation in education and leadership, with a career that spans multiple roles across the parish. She began as a first-grade teacher at Cloutierville, then became
Bobby Benjamin Named New Principal of Natchitoches Jr. High-Frankie Ray Jackson
Bobby Benjamin Named New Principal of Natchitoches Jr. High-Frankie Ray JacksonNATCHITOCHES, LA - The Natchitoches Parish School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Benjamin as the new principal of Natchitoches Jr. High-Frankie Ray Jackson (NJH-FRJ), effective for the 2025-2026 school year. Mr. Benjamin brings a wealth of experience in education and leadership to this role. He began his career as a secretary in the Special Education Department at the Natchitoches Parish School Board
Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant Opportunity
Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant Opportunity Natchitoches, LA - Louisiana Main Street is now accepting grant applications to assist with building restoration projects on historical commercial structures located within designates Main Street districts. Applications may be submitted by commercial building owners and/or business owners. This grant opportunity provides grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Restoration projects can be on the interior and/or exterior of the commercial structure. The
School of Business Receives Extension of AACSB Accreditation
School of Business Receives Extension of AACSB Accreditation NATCHITOCHES - The School of Business at Northwestern State University has had its accreditation extended by AACSB International. AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, is the global standard-setting body for business education, strengthening the world's business schools through accreditation, though leadership and transformative learning. AACSB now has 1,055 accredited institutions in over 69 countries and
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BPCC Natchitoches Launches New Fiber Optics Technology Program Starting Summer 2025
BPCC Natchitoches Launches New Fiber Optics Technology Program Starting Summer 2025 NATCHITOCHES - Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is expanding its workforce training opportunities with the introduction of a new Fiber Optics Technology program at the BPCC Natchitoches campus, launching May 13th. This innovative program is designed to equip students with in-demand technical skills needed for careers in the rapidly growing fiber optics industry. Training can be completed in four weeks with an
NRMC Earns National Recognition for Patient Safety
NRMC Earns National Recognition for Patient Safety For the second consecutive period, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Following its Fall 2024 "A" recognition, NRMC has achieved the exemplary status for Spring 2025. Leapfrog assigns an "A", "B", "C", "D" of "F" grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and
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IP Foundation's 2025 Grant Cycle Open to Red River Mill Community Following Closure Announcement
IP Foundation's 2025 Grant Cycle Open to Red River Mill Community Following Closure Announcement International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) today announced that the International Paper Foundation remains committed to supporting the local Red River community through grant opportunities. With the upcoming closure of the Red River Mill, the foundation is still accepting grant applications that can be submitted now through July 1, 2025 at ipgiving.com. "We understand the challenges that come with this change,
BPCC TO DEDICATE PTA/OTA THERAPY LAB, CLASSROOM
Bossier Parish Community College will honor the life and legacy of Alisha Cory, PTA, by dedicating the PTA/OTA hospital lab and classroom in her memory. The ceremony will take place TODAY, May 1st, at 12pm on the third floor of Building B(Bossier Campus). A reception will follow. Alisha Cory was a 2007 graduate of BPCC’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program and later served as a faculty member from 2009 to 2020. Alisha passed away on January 19, 2021, at the age of 38. The Alisha Cory Therapy Lab
BPCC Students Shine at Louisiana State SkiilsUSA Competition, Seven Advance to Nationals
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) students demonstrated outstanding skill and knowledge at the SkillsUSA Louisiana Postsecondary Championships, bringing home a total of 18 medals. Seven students have earned gold medals, earning them the opportunity to advance to the national competition June 23-27 in Atlanta, GA. Gold medalists include Taryn Lambert - Prepared Speech; Justin Jetton - Extemporaneous Speech; BriAnna Kirkland and Ava Turner - 3D Visualization; Kaitlyn Barnett - Pin Design; and Kaitlin
