Sissay Joins Scholars’ as New Chemistry Professor
We are excited to welcome Dr. Adonay Sissay to LSC! Dr. Sissay begins this fall as our new Assistant Professor of Chemistry. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Louisiana State University and a B.S. in Chemistry from Southern University […]
Dr. Betsy Cochran, Professor of Ecology and Mathematics, is the 2020-2021 Excellence in Teaching Award winner for the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University. Congratulations, Dr. Cochran!
Heidelberg Named Chair of the LSU Department of Public Administration
Scholars’ alum Dr. Roy Heidelberg (2005, Humanities and Social Thought) was recently named Chair of the LSU Department of Public Administration.
Congratulations, Dr. Heidelberg!
Woods Writes Guest Blog
Meilyn Woods (Senior, Humanities & Social Thought) is completing an internship this summer with Boston-based blog Daniauthentic.com: a real, raw, and relatable blog on all things wellness, clean beauty, and lifestyle. You can check out her first guest blog post online now https://daniauthentic.com/5-tips-for-body-confidence-this-hot-girl-summer/!
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 […]
