Don’t get left behind – AI Lunch and Learn Dec. 10 at NRMC
November 26, 2024 Don’t get left behind – AI Lunch and Learn Dec. 10 at NRMC NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Economic Development and University Advancement will host a highly anticipated Lunch and Learn to help business leaders learn how AI is reshaping industries, creating new possibilities, and ushering in an era of innovation and transformation. The event will be from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 in the Listach Conference Room at Natchitoches Regional Medical
Demons on Fire: First-generation student Peyton Fuller finds support and success with NSU family
November 26, 2024 Demons on Fire: First-generation student Peyton Fuller finds support and success with NSU family NATCHITOCHES – Peyton Fuller, a junior from Deville, grew up around animals and aspired from a very young age to become a veterinarian, but her early life in an unstable home placed many obstacles in her path. As the first person in her family to attend college, Peyton speaks frankly about the challenges that first-generation students face in and out of the classroom. Without a family
Mendieta wins NSU Inferno Pitch with plan for cutting-edge preventive health platform
Mendieta wins NSU Inferno Pitch with plan for cutting-edge preventative health platform NATCHITOCHES - Valeria Mendieta Montoya of Pereia, Columbia, is this year's first place winner in the Inferno Pitch, an entrepreneurial business competition hosted by Northwestern State University's College of Business and Technology. Mentoya's start-up, "MendiHealth", is a preventative health platform that uses early detection Artificial Intelligence to help manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mendieta wins
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Students highlight software and hardware skills at NSU Robotics Competition
Students highlight software and hardware skills at NSU Robotics Competition NATCHITOCHES - A team from Caddo Middle Magnet School in Shreveport won first place at Northwestern State University's Fall 2024 Robotics Competition and Structures Showcase (RC&S3) November 18. Second place went to Donnie Bickham Middle School in Shreveport and third to a team from the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. More than 60 students from five schools participated. Robots were judged on speed, strength,
Partnership with UT-Tyler will benefit students pursuing Doctor of Pharmacy degrees
Partnership with UT-Tyler will benefit students pursuing Doctor of Pharmacy degrees NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Department of Biology and Microbiology signed a memorandum of understanding with University of Texas at Tyler that will facilitate the transition from undergraduate coursework to a professional degree program for students interested in earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Eligible NSU undergraduates will have the opportunity to participate in the Early Assurance Program (EAP)
Inferno Pitch teams advance to finals, one team wins $3,000 for entrepreneurial idea
Inferno Pitch teams advance to finals, one team wins $3,000 for entrepreneurial idea NATCHITOCHES - Six teams have been named finalist in the 2024 Inferno pitch, an entrepreneurial business competition hosted by Northwestern State University's College of Business and Technology. "This is the ultimate platform for student entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and compete for valuable prizes and industry recognition," said Dr. Weiwen Liao, associate professor of business. "After an intensive
ASH media classes learn about broadcasting opportunities at NSU
ASH media classes learn about broadcasting opportunities at NSUNSU Journalism and Media Day is Nov. 8 NATCHITOCHES - About 50 students at Alexandria Senior High School joined David Antilley, director of Northwestern State University TV and ESPN+ student coordinator, as he spoke to two full class sections about the NSU's Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts and the ESPN+ production. Antilley demonstrated the workings of equipment that is used in and out of the ESPN+ trailer and
