Northwestern State University presented Above and Beyond awards to several members of its faculty to recognize those whose extra effort benefited students. On the front row from left are NSU President Dr. Jim Henderson, Dr. Margaret Cochran, Louisiana Scholars’ College; Denise Bailey, Department of Social Work; Connie Jones accepting on behalf of Valerie Salter, Hospitality Management and Tourism; and Dr. Lisa Abney, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. On the back row are Jody Biscoe, Department of Psychology; Dr. Laura Aaron accepting on behalf of Kendall Delacerda, School of Allied Health; Cindy Davis, Health and Human Performance; Dr. Dana Clawson accepting on behalf of Linda Copple, College of Nursing, and Dr. Nabin Sapkota, Engineering Technology.