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Dr. Angela Wilson Earns Prestigious Research Award from Louisiana Education Research Association (LERA)
April 10, 2025
Dr. Angela Wilson, assistant professor of culinary arts at Delgado Community College, earned the Outstanding Graduate Student Research Paper Award from the Louisiana Education Research Association (LERA).
Wilson is a graduate of Northwestern State University’s doctoral program in Adult Learning and Development and received the LERA award for her research paper on student retention challenges at community colleges.
Dr. Angela Wilson
The Graduate Student Research Paper Award is on of only two LERA awards presented to researchers from all over Louisiana who submit papers for review. Wilson has been invited to submit the paper for publication in RICE (Research Issues in Contemporary Education, a double-blind, peer-reviewed online journal that publishes educational research studies, literature reviews, theoretical manuscripts and practitioner-oriented articles regarding issues in education.
“This is such an impressive recognition, and it speaks volumes about the dedication, innovation and hard work that Dr. Wilson has demonstrated in her field,” said Dr. Christy Hornsby, coordinator of NSU’s Ed.D. program and Wilson’s dissertation chair. “Dr. Wilson’s success is truly inspiring. We are extremely proud to call her ours.”
Delgado Community College takes great pride in its exceptional faculty like Dr. Wilson—highly educated, deeply skilled professionals who are recognized experts in their fields. As scholars and dedicated educators, they bring both academic excellence and real-world experience into the classroom, enriching the learning environment for all students. Their commitment to teaching, mentoring, and innovation plays a vital role in helping Delgado students achieve their educational goals and prepare for successful careers.