NATCHITOCHES – A team of students from Northwestern State University and the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, the DemonSats-4 team, launched a payload into space via sounding balloon Tuesday. The team, which includes Derek Dupree of Houma, a Physical Science/Biology double major at NSU, and Reese Nordan and Arianna Jackson, recent LSMSA […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Veterinary Technology program completed an accreditation review and licensure assessment that reported 100 percent pass rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam last year. Ninety-four percent passed since Fall 2021, significantly exceeding the national pass rate of 63.3 percent in 2022.
“These graduates scored equal to or above the national average […]
NATCHITOCHES – Nominations for Long Purple Line, Northwestern State University’s alumni hall of distinction, will close Sunday, June 11.
The Long Purple Line was established in 1990 to provide recognition and appreciation to individuals whose career accomplishments or service to their fellow man have enhanced the reputation and prestige of Northwestern State. Selection may be based […]
NATCHITOCHES – Alumnae and current members of Iota Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated have created the Edwina M. Lewis Future Educator Award to honor a woman who has positively impacted her community for decades as an educator and mentor. Iota Mu surprised Lewis by announcing a donation of over $14,000 to the […]
Northwestern State University’s Elementary Lab School opened spring 2023 Field Day competition May 16 with a ceremony to recognize public servants and others with a theme of “Heroes in Training.” Joined by family, friends, volunteers, local law enforcement and first responders, students began with the Pledge of Allegiance, following by the national anthem performed by […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 905 degrees to 881 graduates during spring commencement May 11-12. Graduates collected diplomas for associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates and post-master’s degrees.
Commencement ceremonies were schedule for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 and 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11. The ceremonies were to be live streamed […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Department of English, Languages and Cultural Studies held their annual Senior Symposium and Honors Convocation April 29.
Five seniors presented work during the opening session. They included Tyrenisha James of Brusly reading an excerpt from “Moriah & the Malfunction,” Haley Summerlin of Natchitoches reading an excerpt from the graphic novel […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students Nicholas Cooksey of Bossier City and Blake “Scott” Fowler of Natchitoches were named recipients of the Order of Omega Scholarships, which are intended to support future academic endeavors.
Order of Omega is a Greek honorary organization that recognizes the top five percent of individuals in the fraternity and sorority community. […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host the annual Astro STEM Robotics Camp June 5-9. Registration is free and will be open May 15 through noon Friday, May 19.
The camp will be conducted with synchronous and asynchronous activities for children ages 8-14. Times are 9 a.m.-noon at Williamson Hall on the […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Northwestern State University signed an agreement May 2 that will advance economic development and research opportunities for both the Tribe and the university. Leaders say the five-year partnership will support the Tribe’s mission of developing educational opportunities for tribal citizens and provide vital workforce development resources for […]
