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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Med Quest Camp at BPCC to inspire youth students
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Northwest Louisiana Healthcare Sector Partnership wants to inspire middle school students to consider healthcare careers. BPCC nurses excel with top NCLEX scores in Louisiana Med Quest Summer Youth Camp is a week-long camp open to students who completed seventh grade during the 2024-2025 school year and will enter eighth grade in the fall. The camp provides an introduction to healthcare professions using interactive activities and demonstrations led by industry professionals. The camp will introduce attendees to nursing, emergency medicine, laboratory science, and other fields. The camp will also connect campers with mentors and similarly interested peers. The $75 camp will have two sessions, one from July 14-18 and one from July 21-25. Camp will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day on the Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Bossier campus in Building B. The deadline for registration is June 25 and requires a signed waiver, agreement to camp policies, and payment in full. Acceptance is limited to 30 applicants per session. BPCC Natchitoches launching new fiber optics certification program The Northwest Louisiana Healthcare Sector Partnership includes Bossier Parish Community College, Willis-Knighton Health System, Delta Pathology, David Raines Community Health Centers, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Brentwood Hospital, CHRISTUS Health, North La Technical Community College, City of Shreveport, and The Coordinating & Development Corporation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
BPCC nurses excel with top NCLEX scores in Louisiana
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Students at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) are leading the way in Louisiana. Bossier Parish Community College ranked among most military friendly school The NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is a test for recent nursing graduates to determine if they are safe to practice. There are two NCLEX tests, one for registered nurses and one for licensed practical and vocational nurses. Both tests are designed to take information learned in school and determine if students can apply that knowledge critically. LSUA, BPCC team up for disaster and emergency program BPCC students in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program posted a 98.72% pass rate. That rate does not just lead Louisiana's two-year colleges, but the entire state. Michael Whitaker, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, said, 'We are committed to delivering a program that not only meets but exceeds national standards, and this top NCLEX pass rate affirms that we're doing just that.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
BPCC honored as top military-friendly school for 15th straight year
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—For the 15th consecutive year, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has been nationally recognized as a top-ten Military Friendly School and a top-ten Military Friendly Spouse School. BPCC's Bossier campus placed eighth in the small community college division for being military-friendly and fourth for being military spouse-friendly. The Natchitoches and Sabine Valley campuses also received Military Friendly Gold designations, awarding their dedication to serving military members. 'Bossier Parish Community College is a beacon of opportunity for our veterans, active-duty military, and their families,' said Chancellor Dr. Rick Bateman, Jr. 'We don't just provide an education—we provide a caring community dedicated to their success. To be nationally recognized for the 15th year in a row, and now as a Top Ten Military Friendly® School and Spouse School, affirms our mission and motivates us to continue raising the bar.' Register for summer and fall classes, financial aid at BPCC BPCC's Veteran Resource Center (VRC) was established in 2018 in collaboration with Louisiana Tech University to give military and veteran students a central hub for gaining crucial military support services at the state and federal levels. 'We are so proud to serve our military community by offering them opportunities to earn credentials that will carry them beyond their military careers,' said Susan Stakes, BPCC's Veterans Resource Center Director. 'The center is an inviting space for them to stay plugged into all things military on campus by way of benefits, resources, and camaraderie.' Institutions given the Military Friendly® School designation were assessed using public data sources and responses from a school-completed survey. 'The Military Friendly rankings list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven survey from participating institutions,' a press release stated. 'The survey questions, methodology, criteria, and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers.' To learn more about veterans' resources, go to The list of 2025-2026 Military Friendly Schools can be found at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BPCC Cavaliers gear up to host Region 14 college baseball tourney
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — For the first time in program history, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) will host the NJCAA Region XIV North Division I Baseball Tournament. BPCC won the Region XIV North title for the first time in 25 years and the overall Region XIV title for the first time, clinching their position with a doubleheader sweep over Angelina College. The Cavaliers finished the regular season with a 19-11 conference record (34-16 overall). The 2025 Bossier Parish Community College Cavaliers team photo Winning the Region XIV North championship gives BPCC the right to host a four-team regional tournament at home. The double elimination tournament begins Thursday, May 8. The Cavaliers face Alvin Community College at 1 p.m., and Tyler Junior College plays San Jacinto College at 5 p.m. Play will resume Friday, May 9, with the losing teams facing off at 1 p.m. and the winning teams playing at 5 p.m. Subsequent games will be played Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. with a final game on Sunday, May 11, if necessary The winning team will face the South Tournament winner in a best 2 of 3 Super Regional to earn a berth in the NJCAA Division I Baseball World Series at Sam Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, Colorado. Local college sports Several BPCC players and coaches boosted the team to this historic season and received postseason awards as a result. Head Coach Bobby Gilliam, Jr. was named Region XIV Coach of the Year, and Garret Blanchard was named Pitcher of the Year. Four Cavaliers were named First Team All-conference: Jacob Gillis, Dylan Biddick, Ben McKinnon, and Parker Gwyn. Daniel Pinkerton earned Second Team honors, while Zander Bretza and Gianluca Montanaro were honorable mentions. Tickets for the tournament can be purchased online here or in person one hour before the first game each day at Cavalier Baseball Field. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BPCC Theatre brings mystery to the stage with upcoming Spring play
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Bossier Parish Community College's Theatre Program invites audiences to experience a captivating mystery with their latest production, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Presented by the Cavalier Players, this award-winning play explores the world through the eyes of a unique and brilliant 15-year-old boy as he sets out to solve the mystery of a neighborhood dog's death. More Entertainment News Performances will be held at the Bossier Parish Community College Theatre on the following dates and times: Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. Visit their website to purchase tickets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
