Schouest, NSU Women Row to Win
Scholars’ own Claire Schouest (’21, Humanities & Social Thought), second from the right, was one of the Women’s Varsity 4+ crew that won the Oak Ridge (Tennessee) Invitational on May 22. Staying on campus to practice weeks after graduation, Schouest and her crewmates beat out the University of Georgia, Virginia […]
Waguespack Named 2021-22 Drum Major
Scholars’ own Kaci Waguespack of Destrehan (Humanities and Social Thought) has been named as one of three drum majors for the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band for 2021-22. Congratulations Kaci!
LSC Graduates 15 in Spring Commencement
Another class of Scholars’ students are now Scholars’ alumni. In ceremonies held May 5 – May 7, the Louisiana Scholars’ College graduated fifteen, bring the total number of graduates for the 2020-2021 academic year to nineteen.
The Spring 2021 graduates of the Louisiana Scholars’ College include Paige Parks, the first completer […]
Thesis Barbeque Celebrates Scholars’ Seniors
On Friday, April 30th, the Scholars’ College celebrated our seniors at the annual Thesis Barbeque. The Forum Council provided lunch and awarded senior superlatives. The faculty roasted and toasted our thesis students, who announced their thesis titles with a hand firmly rested on the head of Moliere before they were awarded […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
On World Logic Day, January 14, 2021, the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University hosted a virtual keynote address by renowned American mathematician Martin Davis titled “Algorithms, Equations, and Logic.” Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qfW0jz4RIo&feature=youtu.be.
