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About Melinda Parrie

Melinda Parrie is an Academic Technology Support Specialist. She is a 1999 and 2003 graduate of NSU and has been on staff since 2003.

Scholars’ Students Among Recipients of David D. Morgan Extra Mile Scholarship

Scholars’ Students Among Recipients of David D. Morgan Extra Mile Scholarship

Scholars’ Students Trace Anthon of Hammond, Andrew Dubriske of Barksdale AFB, and Jonathan Gennaro of Kenner are recipients of the David D. Morgan Extra Mile Scholarship that recognizes members of Pi Kappa Phi who distinguish themselves through academic success, chapter leadership, campus involvement, and part-time […]

Addiction Studies Program Ranked Fourth Best in the Nation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s bachelor’s program in addiction studies has been ranked fourth in the country by OnlineU.com.

OnlineU focuses on providing prospective students with data highly relevant to them which includes proven outcomes of real alumni. To provide this, the site ranks colleges and universities by their 10-year return on investment, using salary and […]

Billioux named Scholars’ Distinguished Alum

The Louisiana Scholars’ College has named Dr. Alex Billioux the 2021 recipient of the Jimmy D. Long, Sr., Louisiana Scholars’ College Distinguished Alumni Award.

The award is presented annually to a graduate of the Louisiana Scholars’ College who has been extraordinarily successful in their career and exemplifies the life of public service and commitment exhibited by […]

Scholars’ Students Present Research at ULS Summit

On Friday, March 26, 2021, three Scholars’ College seniors presented virtually at the University of Louisiana System Academic Summit.

Shawn Becton presented his research “Character and Characters: Examining Established Acting Models and Four-Humor Personality Temperaments.” Watch his poster presentation here: https://youtu.be/rFCTHFM-uoI.

Amber Edmisson presented her research “Inhibition of Zika Viral Replication: A Molecular Modeling Approach.” Watch […]

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Second-Year Scholars

On February 4, 2021, the Louisiana Scholars’ College celebrated its second-year students with a Pinning Ceremony to recognize their persistence as Scholars’ students. Congratulations to those students who could and could not attend and thank you to the LSC faculty and staff who put together and participated in such an uplifting event.

Scholars’ Alum Walsh Advances in Government Ranks

Jennifer Walsh began performing the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense on January 20, 2021 and serves as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Immediately prior, she served as the Principal Director, Countering Weapons of Mass […]

Rousell Headed to Dental School

The Louisiana Scholars’ College congratulates Shannon Roussell on her acceptance into the LSU-HSC School of Dentistry. Shannon is a graduating senior in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Scientific Inquiry and minors in Biology and Chemistry.

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