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.Schouest, NSU Women Row to Win
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
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
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
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 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 […]
Classic on the Cane 2021
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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 […]