NATCHITOCHES – The family of the late Dr. Robert Alost created a memorial scholarship through the Northwestern State University Foundation to honor the man who served as the university’s president from 19 86-1996. Alost died April 17 after a long illness.
Friends are invited to contribute to the scholarship by visiting http://www.northwesternstatealumni.com/alost-scholarship/.
Criteria for the scholarship […]
As a result of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27. It includes funding allocations made to colleges and universities across the country. On April 9, the Department of Education issued the first guidance […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host virtual commencement exercises honoring Spring 2020 graduates beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8. Four videos, one for each academic college, will posted at nsu.la/SpringGrad2020 and premiered live on the university’s Facebook page (nsu.la/Facebook) for graduates and their loved ones. The virtual ceremony will include many elements of […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is launching an initiative to help students, faculty and staff stay connected and feel encouraged during challenging circumstances. The Center of Positivity, Well-being and Hope at www.nsula.edu/positivity, is an online forum where the NSU community can share uplifting performance art, visual art, photographs and inspirational writing, according to Neeru […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology in partnership with the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new monthly lunch and learn series. The first session of the virtual business series will focus on small business sustainability in turbulent times. The session will take place from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, May […]
NATCHITOCHES – The University of Louisiana System is announcing a special tuition rate for Louisiana adults returning to school to finish their degree though Compete LA. A flat rate of $275 per credit hour will apply to students who qualify through the program. This rate provides an average discount of $450 per course.
“This straight-forward pricing […]
Update from NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio, Friday, May 1, 2020:
It is hard to believe that April is over, and our virtual spring commencement program is one week away. Generally during this time of year we would be enjoying award banquets, end-of-semester events and recognition ceremonies. Instead, we are planning and preparing for a safe […]
NATCHITOCHES – Students in Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts present the live world premiere of their documentary “MARCH 2020” on Friday, May 1 on YouTube at 6:30 p.m. https://youtu.be/uodz5kTp070.
Described as “One semester. Five college students. Nowhere to go,” the short film by NSU’s Sadie LeCompte of Natchitoches, Savannah Stevens of Bossier City, Olivia Noonan, of Shreveport, Madison […]
NATCHITOCHES – Science and engineering technology students and faculty at Northwestern State University are lending their expertise to help healthcare providers and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anna Dugas, an assistant professor of physics, created a COVID-19 face shield and requested permission to use university’s Lutzbot Taz 6 3-D FDM printer to print 28 face […]
NATCHITOCHES – Students in the vocal studio of Dr. Grace Edgar, assistant professor of musical theater at Northwestern State University, and in the musical theatre performance class will live stream a performance full of laughter, love and inspiration beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, May 1.
Viewers are invited to watch the live performance at https://youtu.be/heYg-iJbmU8.
“From […]
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