NATCHITOCHES – In continuing the Northwestern State University’s long-held tradition of recognizing military service at home athletic events, the university welcomed Master Sergeant Michael R. Blakely and his family to Natchitoches April and honored his service to the nation prior to the NSU-Sam Houston football game.
Blakely is an Infantryman with over 19 years of active […]
NATCHITOCHES – Nick Ward, a graduating senior from John Curtis Christian School in River Ridge, signed to participate as part of the Northwestern State University Fishing Team this fall. From left are Matt Craig, NSU New Orleans recruiter; Ward and his mother, Nicole Suggs, and Van Erikson, director of Recruiting at NSU. Ward plans to […]
NATCHITOCHES – Family and friends gathered to announce and celebrate the creation of a scholarship that will benefit Northwestern State University students who want to make a impact in their careers by becoming teachers. The Dr. Lisso and Nadine Smith Simmons Teacher Scholarship was created through an initial donation of $50,000 to the NSU Foundation […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University named Dr. Alex Billioux the 2021 recipient of the Jimmy D. Long, Sr. Louisiana Scholars’ College Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is presented annually to a graduate of the Louisiana Scholars’ College who has been extraordinarily successful in their career and exemplifies the life of […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University graduating senior Tia Dixon is finding her feet outside her comfort zone and ready to launch her career in hospitality. Dixon just completed an experiential learning internship at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center affiliated with the Arbor Day Foundation in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and began work as a full-time […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University student Evan Chapman of Mesquite, Texas, was awarded the 2021 Louisiana Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Award (soldier division) that included 12 graded events and 33 hours of competition. SPC Chapman is pursuing a degree in electronics engineering technology and plays saxophone in the NSU Jazz Orchestra, the Spirit of […]
NATCHITOCHES – Katelynn Benge of Shreveport is this year’s recipient of the student scholarship awarded by the Eta Mu chapter of Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society at Northwestern State University. Benge is a senior majoring in psychology with a minor Spanish. Last spring, she studied abroad in Alicante, Spain.
“If you are presented with the […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Art Demons have extended the deadline to enter the Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition to April 30.
The Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate juried art exhibition will feature all art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, which includes ceramics, glass-blowing, welded sculpture, poured metals, wood-burning, […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 33rd session of the ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars (ADVANCE) July 4 – 24. ADVANCE is a three-week residential program that academically challenges and socially engages gifted, honors or talented students who are currently in 7-11th grades. ADVANCE will be held on campus and will follow COVID-19 […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will light the Columns blue April 9-11 in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.
The lighting will take place in conjunction with the Walk On Wheels 4 Autism event presented by the Voices 4 Autism Parent Support Group, a Natchitoches non-profit. Walk On Wheels 4 Autism will be Saturday, April 10 at […]
