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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,
Liviniti Named to Modern Healthcare's 2025 Innovators List
Liviniti Named to Modern Healthcare's 2025 innovators List Natchitoches, Louisiana - (Newsfile Corp. - April 14, 2025) - Liviniti, a national leader in PBM transparency and prescription drug savings, has been named one of the top healthcare innovators for 2025. The Modern Healthcare Innovators Awards recognize organizations and leaders across the nation who are driving innovation to improve care, achieve measurable results and impact the clinical and financial goals of their organizations. "We build
NSU Develops Partnerships with A+PEL, DeSoto Parish to Help Teachers on the Path of Master's Degrees
NSU Develops Partnerships with A+PEL, DeSoto Parish to Help Teachers on the Path to Master's Degrees NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's School of Education signed two agreements April 8 that will facilitate credit articulation for teachers seeking master's degrees. One agreement signed between NSU and the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) addresses the articulation of the Ready to Teach Louisiana (RTL) curriculum developed by A+PEL that leads to alternative teacher
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
