NATCHITOCHES – What does it take to wake up a “sleeping” Indigenous language? How do Indigenous nations keep their cultures and environments thriving? Elisabeth Pierite-Mora and Jean-Luc Pierite, both Tunica-Biloxi and Mississippi Choctaw, will speak on “Indigenous People and Social Change” at Northwestern State University at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the Lucile Hendrick […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Hispanic Student Journalist Association at Northwestern State University has uploaded the latest edition of their podcast, “Latino Living.” Episode Three is titled, “La Hermana Mayor” (The Oldest Sister).
In Hispanic culture, the eldest sister serves many roles within the family. She is a third parent to younger siblings, translator (when needed) for parents […]
NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson, director of Graduate Programs in Early Childhood Education at Northwestern State University, is utilizing funds from a professorship to support the NSU Early Childhood Education Cradle to College service-learning project, an initiative that seeks to provide literacy activities, resources and support to children and their families so they can […]
NATCHITOCHES – Faculty from Northwestern State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance attended the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) conference, presenting research and earning accolades from colleagues. NAKHE’s mission is to foster leadership in kinesiology administration and policy related to teaching, scholarship and service in higher education. The conference theme was […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is utilizing a new safety smartphone app designed with protection and convenience in mind. The app is for students, faculty and staff. Users must have a Northwestern State University email address to register.
CampusShield is a free app that allows users to submit tips to campus safety officers, set a safety […]
NATCHITOCHES – A retired archaeologist and alumnus of Northwestern State University has been named winner of the 2024 Historic Preservation Award, presented by the Natchez (Mississippi) Historical Society. Joseph “Smokye Joe” Frank, a Natchez historian, will be honored during the society’s annual dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Natchez Grand Hotel. The […]
NATCHITOCHES – A Natchitoches family with a long history of community engagement and support for Northwestern State University has made a donation to the NSU Foundation to fully endow an already existing scholarship. Edwin and Lola Dunahoe, along with their children and grandchildren, fulfilled the Janetha June Walton Dunahoe Endowed Scholarship, which honors Edwin Dunahoe’s […]
NATCHITOCHES – Makynli Delcambre of New Iberia is junior and a double major at Northwestern State University with plans to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance in May 2025 and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in December 2025.
Makynli, who has been dancing since age 5 and teaching dance since eighth […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 427 degrees to 422 Summer 2023 graduates 683 degrees to 665 Fall 2023 graduates during commencement exercises Dec. 13-14.
Summer 2023 graduates are listed as follows.
Abbeville – Zachary Mcree, Bachelor of Science; Makeyva Noel, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Aldie, Virginia – Andrea Votta, Bachelor of Science;
Alexandria — Gianna Benavides, Olivia […]
NATCHITOCHES – A grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents in partnership with Louisiana’s Department of Health will enable the Northwestern State University Foundation to match donations dollar for dollar through Dec. 31.
Funds have been made available to all nine universities in the University of Louisiana System to enhance mental health services, increase awareness and outreach about […]
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