Louisiana Scholars College

Lobdell book examines X-rays in a different way

NATCHITOCHES – Nicole Lobdell’s interests in literature, science and medicine all come together in a new book, “X-ray” published by Bloomsbury. Lobdell is an assistant professor of English in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University. 

The book is part of Bloomsbury’s Object Lessons Series, a series of books about the […]

NSU Scholar’s experience with Governor’s Fellows Program enhances interest in government, economic development

Natchitoches – Alex Engstrom believes in solving problems through dialogue, partnerships and putting aside politics.

Engstrom is a junior in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University and last year founded Demons in Government, a student group focused on cultivating a spirit of political awareness and responsibility.  His interest in government and economic […]

English professor earns summer fellowship to study writer Mary Shelley at Oxford

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Nicole Lobdell, assistant professor of English in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University, has been selected for a summer fellowship at the University of Oxford, England, where she will research early biographies on the life of the English writer Mary Shelley (1797-1851), best known for the novel “Frankenstein.”

“The life of […]

Former students, colleagues support Dr. Holly Stave Endowed Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Friends, colleagues and former students established a scholarship to honor a retired professor from the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University. Dr. Holly Stave, a long-time professor of English, had a profound influence on many of her students as a professor, mentor and friend.

“I could not image a better legacy,” Stave said […]

NSU Research Day will be April 18

NATCHITOCHES – The Research Council at Northwestern State University will hold the 37th annual Research Day Thursday, April 18.  Research Day provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and undergraduate and graduate students to present their scholarly work and/or creative projects that cover a variety of disciplines that include science, literary studies, history and political science, […]

NSU offering undergrad certificate in Medical Humanities

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is offering a new undergraduate certificate in Medical Humanities that is administered through the Louisiana Scholars’ College but is open to all students.

“The field of medical humanities offers perspectives on medicine and health drawn from the arts, literature, history, philosophy and the social sciences,” said Dr. Keith Dromm, professor of […]

NSU hosts Honors College Education Forum

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Adonay Sissay, assistant professor of chemistry, and Dr. Margaret Cochran, professor of ecology and mathematics, opened discussions Saturday as the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University hosted an education summit Feb. 10-11 with students and faculty from Grambling State University’s Earl Lester Cole Honors College.  The theme of the forum was […]

Scholars’ College recruits ADVANCE program participants

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Scholars’ College (LSC) at Northwestern State University hosted a recruiting event for older participants of NSU’s ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars (ADVANCE). ADVANCE is a three-week residential program that offers a challenging and rewarding curriculum for academically motivated middle and high school students. Students enroll in one course for three weeks of […]

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