NATCHITOCHES – “It was important for me to attend college because I wanted a career and desired to change the dynamics of my family,” said LaQuesha Bloomer. “The women in my family, my mom in particular, have always worked extremely hard but were not able to attend college. I believed that deciding to and successfully […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University announced updated plans for this weekend’s Homecoming schedule. The university’s Homecoming will take place Nov. 3-4 as administrators and staff honor students and alumni.
Events on Friday, Nov. 3 include the Long Purple Line luncheon and induction program that will begin at noon at the Natchitoches Events Center. Check-in will begin […]
A painting by Edgar Cano-Lopez, assistant professor of art at Northwestern State University, was winner of the Grand Jury Award for Season 20 (2023/24), the Biennial 2023 juried competition hosted by Manifest, a contemporary arts center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Grand Jury Award recognizes one exhibited work representing the ‘best of the best’ shown in […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) Wednesday, Nov. 29. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches are welcome to participate.
The competition will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This year’s event will include a smart […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s TRIO Student Support Services department received a Walmart Community Grant to enhance initiatives that assist first generation students. The grant in the amount of $3,350 will enable personnel to purchase school supplies, snacks and promotional items for students.
TRIO SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and provides assistance […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University chapter of Phi Beta Delta will continue its language culture series with a lecture on Kenya. The “Kenya” lecture will take place from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Russell Hall Room 107. The event will also be streamed via WebEx at the same time, with a […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted a Healthcare Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) day at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Ferriday on Oct. 27. NSU staff served 82 students from Catahoula Parish representing Block High School, Harrisonburg High School, Central High School and Sicily Island High School.
Students spent the day cycling through three 60-minute […]
FREE FILM SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION: IMAGINING THE INDIAN: THE FIGHT AGAINST NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTING
Nov. 13 at 5:30 PM in Varnado Hall, NSU Campus – Award-winning documentary follows the acceleration of a movement which began in the 1960s or earlier to end the use of unsanctioned Native American names, logos and mascots in the sporting world […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Homecoming activities and events as planned Nov. 3-4. The school announced on Oct. 26 that the remainder of the football season has been cancelled following the death of a student-athlete, but administrators and staff will continue with activities to honor students and alumni.
In a message to the student […]
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – Northwestern State University announced today, October 26, that it has canceled the remainder of the 2023 football season due to the recent passing of junior safety, Ronnie Caldwell. The school cites the mental health and wellbeing of its student-athletes as the primary reason for its decision.
“Ronnie was a beloved member of our […]
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