Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts honored several individuals, including Pi Kappa Phi alumnus Doug Ireland, as Distinguished Communications Professionals on March 17.

Billy Paul Plunkett, a chartering member of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University, passed away on August 24, in Winnfield. He was 86 years old.

Serving since 2008, longtime Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity advisor Doug Ireland is stepping down from his day-to-day role guiding the operations of the Beta Omicron undergraduate chapter at NSU.

A dozen members of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity were recognized by Northwestern State University as part of its Greek Life Centennial celebration.

Valsin A. Marmillion, an alumnus of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University has been selected among LPB’s 2022 ‘Louisiana Legends.’

Steve Franklin, a re-chartering member of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University, passed to the Chapter Eternal on February 15, 2022.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity alumnus Doug Ireland is now enshrined in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame for distinguished service in sports journalism.

Shawn and Linnye Daily, longtime supporters of Northwestern State University, have created a professorship in the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Dr. Christopher Lyles has been named director of the School of Biological and Physical Sciences at Northwestern State University effective July 1.

The group of alumni that founded the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity in 1956 toured the chapter’s new house for the first time on Thursday.

Building on his experiences in business and life, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity alumnus Will Harris has launched ‘The Hustle,’ a new podcast to inspire and motivate.

Northwestern State University alumnus Lane Luckie has been named Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s ‘Pi Kapp College Facilitator of the Year’ for 2020.

Pi Kappa Phi alumnus Taylor Richard has graduated from the Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Leadership Ouachita’ program.

Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has named Dr. Jeremy Thomas as the college’s new provost.

John McTyre, the 21st initiate of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University, passed to the Chapter Eternal on Monday, May 4, 2020.

High school teacher Randy Smith, a graduate of NSU and alumnus of Pi Kappa Phi, is featured in a new short-form documentary about educator pay in Louisiana.

Widely known business and community leader, Steve Wiggins, died peacefully and surrounded by family in his Natchitoches home Friday after a lengthy illness.

Larkin C. Cathey, Jr., the 44th initiate of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University, passed to the Chapter Eternal on Sunday, January 20, 2020.

Chris Alley, an alumnus of the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at Northwestern State University, has been named among the national fraternity’s most promising young alumni. Now in its sixth year, ‘Thirty Under 30’ recognizes young alumni for their achievement after their undergraduate careers have come to an end.

A Pi Kappa Phi alumnus and his teammates are among the top recreational billiard players in the country and they now how a title to prove it.

Ronald John Knott, a chartering member of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Euless, Texas. He was 81 years old.

Dr. Christopher Lyles has been named interim director of the Northwestern State University School of Biological and Physical Sciences for the 2019-20 academic year.

Jackson Mahaffey has been named ‘Rookie of the Year’ by the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Oakdale, Louisiana.

The end of an era in Northwestern State athletics happened quietly and among the Demon family – just as Doug Ireland wanted it.

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity alumnus Marcos Silverio put his physical and mental stamina to the test in the 2019 ‘Best Ranger Competition.’