Gold Star Mom Karen Vaughn delivers powerful Veterans Day message
“Freedom was never, is never free. It comes at a cost,” she said.
Honorary Captains recognized Nov. 9
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recognized three service members as Honorary Captains for the Nov. 9 football game, continuing the university’s tradition of honoring those who serve in the U.S. military. Saturday was Military Appreciation Night at NSU, with tributes to each branch of service. The Honorary Captains, Capt. Kimberly Crosby, Capt. Jeff Christensen and […]
Nungesser, Lasyone honored as Hospitalitarians
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Hospitality Management and Tourism program honored Natchitoches chef/restaurateur Angela Lasyone and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser as the first inductees into the New Hall of Distinguished Hospitalitarians Friday.
The distinction acknowledges the contributions to Natchitoches cuisine, culture and tourism of the Lasyone family and Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant, an institution in the […]
NSU will assist City of Many with historic museum
NSU faculty and staff with expertise in regional history, culture and preservation will help organize, curate and exhibit the items to tell stories of the area and people who have lived there.
Students pen notes of gratitude on Thank A Donor Day
About 300 Northwestern State University students and student-athletes, faculty and staff penned about 1,500 notes of appreciation to donors who contributed to the NSU Foundation and the Demons Unlimited Foundation during NSU’s fifth annual Thank-A-Donor Day. Many of the students are scholarship recipients, who expressed gratitude because they are able to continue their education through […]
Columns Cafe will serve French-themed meal Nov. 14
The Columns Café is student-run with seasonal, locally sourced meals prepared in the culinary arts lab and served by students.
Maggios host Walter Ledet Coffee Club
Northwestern State University President and First Lady Dr. Chris and Jennifer Maggio hosted the Walter Ledet Coffee Club for breakfast Thursday to share information on projects in which the university is currently engaged and initiatives that are on the horizon. The Coffee Club is comprised of about 35 retired gentlemen who meet daily for coffee, […]
NSU will host reception for Briarwood Foundation Nov. 14
NATCHITOCHES – The Cammie G. Henry Research Center at Northwestern State University will host a reception to share information about the recovery process that has taken place since Briarwood Nature Preserve was struck by an EF1 tornado on May 8. The reception will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 on the third floor of […]
Pi Kappa Phi breaks ground on new house
NATCHITOCHES – The Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University broke ground on a new fraternity house with active members, alumni, friends and NSU administrators joining the occasion, held in conjunction with Homecoming festivities.
The new house will be located on NSU’s Organization Row with an expected completion date of July […]
First Lady, student volunteers support literacy at local school
Northwestern State University First Lady Jennifer Maggio read to second graders at L.P. Vaughn Monday as part of her on-going service initiative Forks Up for Literacy. Following a long career as a teacher and school administrator, Maggio has actively encouraged student groups and others to assist with needs in the community, particularly with literacy and […]
