Anne Sanders of Boyce, a student majoring in early childhood education at Northwestern State University, collected over 200 school supplies to benefit local preschool and kindergarten students. While enrolled in Christy Hornby’s section of ECED 2020 Foundations of Diverse Early Childhood Education, Sanders asked her local Wal-Mart to support NSU early childhood’s service learning project to […]
Northwestern State University recognized the 2019 Homecoming Honor Court during halftime ceremonies Oct. 19. Members of the court were, from left Zachary Breaux of Cut Off, Emmy Hinds of Many, Tré Jackson of Lafayette, Kelsi Horn of Many, Kyler Burns of Haughton, Libby Blair of Texarkana, Texas; Nicholas Hopkins of Bossier City, Elizabeth Coleman of […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts formalized a memorandum of understanding that will articulate core credits between the institutions enabling NOCCA graduates to matriculate to NSU with up to a year’s worth of college credit. The agreement will be the first of its kind for both institutions.
Administrators from NSU […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and Louisiana GEAR-Up initiative hosted a leadership summit for more than 200 high school students in the northwest Louisiana region. The inaugural event involved experiential learning activities in which the high schoolers engaged with students in NSU’s Presidential Leadership Program, according to Steve Gruesbeck, NSU/Louisiana GEAR-Up executive director.
“As the first […]
Friends and colleagues of Mary Odom, assistant director of Auxiliary Services, rallied to show their support during her battle with breast cancer. “In honor of breast cancer awareness month and in support of Mrs. Mary we wore pink and signed a banner for her so everyone knows to keep her in their thoughts and let […]
Northwestern State University’s School of Education honored several outstanding alumni for their contributions to the field of education with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators. This year’s class included, from left, Outstanding Young Professional Lacy Blocker, Dr. Derwood Duke, Theresa Hamilton, Dr. Ben Barron, Barbara Moham and Coach Mike McConathy. They were congratulated by […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology honored six individuals with induction into the School of Business Hall of Distinction during a brunch and program that took place as part of Homecoming festivities on Oct. 19.
Honorees were Louie Bernard, Trey Hill, the late Dr. John L. Hix, Adrian Howard, Logan Morris and […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Columns Café at Northwestern State University will serve a Greek-inspired dinner from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 in Room 225 of the Family and Consumer Sciences Building.
The menu will include saganaki (seared halloumi with peanut dukkah and honey, house made Greek cheese, seared, and served with honey and peanut dukkah), avgolemono soup […]
NATCHITOCHES – Captain Brittany Jeanice and Joe Duhon Jr. were recognized as Honorary Captains at Northwestern State University’s Homecoming football game Oct. 19. NSU recognizes those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces by inviting veterans and active duty service men and women to participate in the coin toss prior to all home football games.
Jeanice earned […]
NATCHITOCHES – Speakers at Northwestern State University’s 53rd annual J. Walter Porter Forum shared insights into how infrastructure can be improved and maintained while meeting required environmental standards.
Kevin Guth, a certified industrial hygienist, discussed the challenges present in updating and maintaining public structures such as bridges and water towers that were coated in lead-based paint […]
