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
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
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
