BPCC LAUNCHES NEW ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN TECHNICAL STUDIES
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is proud to announce the launch of its newest degree program, the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies, which officially began this fall following approval by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2025. This innovative degree pathway allows students to build upon hands-on technical training to earn a two-year associate degree while gaining multiple workforce-ready credentials along the
Weyerhaeuser supports NSU Early Childhood Education service learning project
NATCHITOCHES - A literacy grant awarded to Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson by Weyerhaeuser enabled Northwestern State University's Early Childhood Education program to expand its outreach to Natchitoches Parish preschool and kindergarten children and their families with literacy activities, resources and support so they can engage in reading and play activities at home. The Cradle to College initiative is Brunson's on-going service learning project in which NSU students and faculty collect supplies and purchase
NSU, Many PD sign professional development agreement
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University and the City of Many Police Department formalized a partnership to support law enforcement training and professional development utilizing university faculty, staff and facilities. Through the agreement, NSU will serve as a training provider for the Many PD by providing specialized courses and workshops relevant to law enforcement, along with training in leadership, crisis responses, community engagement, legal and ethical practices and technology. The Nov. 10
Wysong named dean of the Northwestern State University College of Business and Technology
NATCHITOCHES - Dr. W. Scott Wysong IV has been appointed dean of the College of Business and Technology at Northwestern State University effective January 5, 2026, pending approval of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel. Wysong was selected after an extensive national search conducted by a committee including College of Business and Technology faculty across academic ranks, academic deans, community, business and
NSU announces Inferno Pitch finalists and Final Pitch details
Northwestern State University's College of Business and Technology announces the finalists in the 2025 Inferno Pitch competition. NSU's Inferno Pitch is a platform for student entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and compete for prizes and industry recognition. 2025 Inferno Pitch Finalists are as follows: Team 1 - Santiago Tobon Cardona of Pereira, Columbia Team 2 - David Jordan of Alexandria Team 3 - Valeria Mendieta Montoya of Pereira, Columbia Team 4 - Angee Mariana Bedoya Rivera (team
NSU ET Symposium engages middle and high schoolers in hands-on physics & math activities
NATCHITOCHES - About 11 middle school and high school students participated in activities that put math and physics to practical applications during Northwestern State University's Engineering Technology and Symposium and Manufacturing Day Oct. 17. NSU's Department of Engineering Technology annually hosts the event in October in commemoration of National Manufacturing Month. Students met with regional industry professionals, explored career pathways and learned how math and science are applied in
BPCC NATCHITOCHES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PETULA HOLDEN STUDENT SALON
NATCHITOCHES – Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) announces the opening of the Petula Holden Student Salon at its Natchitoches campus, 6587 Highway 1 Bypass. Beginning Tuesday, August 19, the salon will provide the public with affordable, professional-quality services performed by BPCC Cosmetology students under licensed instructor supervision. The Petula Holden Student Salon (Room 115) will be open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 2pm and will offer a full range
