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Entergy IT announces three New Orleans students as recipients of its technology college scholarship

New Orleans-area students gain education funding for tech-related studynEntergy’s information technology department announces its second cohort of scholarship recipients of the Entergy Technology Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. Renee Anderson, Roderick Burke and Roi Dupart, all of the New Orleans metro area, will receive a $4,000 scholarship, funded by Entergy shareholders, toward their college degrees.

Entergy’s Scholars Program empowers students for future workplace success

Last month, Entergy leaders and mentors gathered at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to engage with students of the Entergy Scholars Program. This event was part of Entergy’s longstanding partnership with the university, which began in 2018 with our $2 million contribution to help foster student success.

Entergy New Orleans returns as lead sponsor of the Excellence in Teaching Awards

Entergy New Orleans is proud to announce that it will be the title sponsor for the New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Awards (NOETA) Gala for the third consecutive year. This partnership underscores Entergy's unwavering commitment to supporting New Orleans schools, educators, and students, and uplifting the New Orleans community.

Webber selected as 2024 “Women in STEM” honoree

When Kenyon Webber, Entergy senior lead nuclear engineer, moved to the Greater New Orleans area, she wanted to continue her involvement with STEM-related programs and organizations. Webber initially worked with STEM NOLA, but more recently became involved with FIRST Robotics competitions, Girl Scouts of Louisiana, Girls in STEM at Tulane and STEM Goes Red with the American Heart Association. She also a board member with STEM Library Lab and the 1881 Institute.

Meet the pros: Entergy Nuclear’s Larry Henderson

In celebration of Black History Month, meet Larry Henderson, a supervisor for the central design organization and the engineers support group based out of nuclear headquarters located in Jackson, Miss.

Danville Schools adds electric bus to district fleet

Danville Public Schools’ newest school bus is the first of its kind in the state. The district has received an electric mini-bus as part of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program.

2023: The centennial in review

As we put a bow on 2023 and start building 2024, we’re looking at the top stories that shaped Entergy Mississippi’s centennial year. From an Entergy first, to a rate drop, and multiple community contributions – our year was packed with stories of impactful efforts across our 45-county service area.

Entergy’s River Bend Station employees host Livonia High School students

Community engagement is key to the plant’s long-term success

Louisiana college students can earn $4,000 in technology scholarships for the 2024-25 school year

Entergy’s Information Technology organization has announced the application period has opened for its scholarship program for New Orleans metro area college students. The Entergy Technology Scholarship Program will award up to five current college students a one-time $4,000 scholarship toward their education. The students must currently be enrolled in college and majoring in an eligible technology field.

Entergy Nuclear gifts North Jackson Elementary School $10,000 grant, other donations

Principal attributes portion of school’s “A” rating to the company’s supportnEntergy Nuclear headquarters gifted North Jackson Elementary School, its local adopted school, a $10,000 grant as well as $3,921 raised by employees.