BPCC Receives National Caring Campus Award for Commitment to Student Success
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has been selected to receive the prestigious Heart of the Community Award in recognition of the institution’s exceptional commitment to fostering a culture of care and belonging that supports student success. The award, given by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), was presented during the 2025 Caring Campus National Conference held in San Diego, CA last week. The Heart of the Community Award honors colleges that demonstrate exemplary dedication to
RoyOMartin Donates New Pre-K Playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary
NATCHITOCHES - The Natchitoches Parish School Board is happy to announce that RoyOMartin has generously donated a brand new Pre-K playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary School, set to be installed later this year. This exciting addition will provide young learners with a safe, fun, and engaging outdoor space designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and healthy activity. The new playground will be tailored to meet the unique needs of Pre-K students, offering them opportunities to grow socially,
NSU announces winners of Inferno Pitch 2025
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University announces the winners of the 2025 Inferno Pitch Business Plan Competition, an annual program designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among students. After an exciting series of pitch presentations o Nov. 12, three student teams emerged as top winners: First Place: TableHero - an intelligent reservation platform that increases venue revenue, pitched by Valeria Mendieta Montoya of Pereira, Columbia.Second Place: Smart Farm - a smart collar with an
Local Educator Offers Practical Classroom Management Strategies at Book Signing
Natchitoches, LA, November 17, 2025 - The Natchitoches Parish Library (NPL) will host Dr. Monte' L. Demars, known as the "Dean of Discipline" for his skillful classroom leadership, for a book signing of his latest release "The 5Rs of Effective Classroom Management" on Saturday, November 22, from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Children's Activity Area and main branch (450 2nd Street, Natchitoches). This free event is open to all community members and will be of particular interest to educators and school
BOM Bank will be anchor tenant for the CoLab entrepreneurial hub
NATCHITOCHES - BOM Bank will be the anchor tenant of The CoLab, a collaborative workspace within the Innovation Park being developed in partnership with Northwestern State University and the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. The CoLab will be designed to connect business and industry partners with students, entrepreneurs and community members, according to developers. "The CoLab will serve as a dynamic center for entrepreneuriship, business development and collaboration," NSU President
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
Louisiana Breaks into Top 10 States for Doing Business
BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana is back in the national spotlight as one of the best places to do business. Area Development Magazine has ranked Louisiana the No. 9 Top State for Doing Business in 2025, the first time in five years the state has cracked the Top 10. The annual survey of site selectors measures everything from workforce readiness and infrastructure to speed of permitting and cost of doing business. Louisiana's climb from No. 11 last year reflects the state's growing competitiveness, driven by
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
