Story By Chris Jay
Photos by Peter Jones
NATCHITOCHES – Mary Harris of Breaux Bridge was named Grand Champion of the 2022 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship held at Northwestern State University as part of the 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Second place winner was Ben Robinson of Choudrant, with Joe Suchanek of Fields placing third. The Championship […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Scholars’ College (LSC) at Northwestern State University hosted a recruiting event for older participants of NSU’s ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars (ADVANCE). ADVANCE is a three-week residential program that offers a challenging and rewarding curriculum for academically motivated middle and high school students. Students enroll in one course for three weeks of […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Marksville campus will host a Q&A virtual event from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. Students from the Marksville area will be able to start the semester off with confidence after learning about MyNSU, student services, IT support, course information and more.
The event will be hosted by Samantha Grant, NSU@Marksville campus […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society for First-Year Academic Success was named recipient of the organization’s highest award, the Order of the Torch, presented to the nation’s most outstanding chapter, for the 2021-22 academic year. Chapters are only eligible for the award every four years and NSUs’s chapter […]
NATCHITOCHES — Dr. Damian Glover, associate director for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Strategic Engagement and Programs and executive director for the SkillsUSA Louisiana College/Postsecondary division, was elected to serve as Region 2 representative of the SkillsUSA Board of Directors at the board’s June 21 meeting during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) announces the establishment of the Wise Foundation Army ROTC Scholarship. This two-semester scholarship ($5,500-6,000 a year) is designed to assist with paying for the first or second year of college for incoming students.
NSU ROTC is a college program that prepares students to become U.S. Army […]
NATCHITOCHES – Rising seniors in high school can submit applications to enroll at Northwestern State University for the Fall 2023 semester.
“The sooner students apply, the more scholarships and financial assistance opportunities may be available,” said Vanner Erikson, interim director of Enrollment and director of Recruiting.
Students who score a 20 or above on the ACT and […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is partnering with Red River Parish Schools and the Realization Initiative to provide students with scholarship packages to help cover the cost of college. The partnership focuses on eight prioritized areas, but applications in all academic areas are welcome.
“We are fortunate in Red River Parish to be able to enter into […]
NATCHITOCHES – The conference committee for the 14th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference is accepting presentation proposals for the upcoming conference. Presentation proposals on any aspect of the 2022 conference theme “Supernatural Louisiana,” as well as creative texts by, about, and/or for Louisiana and Louisianans, are sought for this year’s conference. The conference will be held […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Alumni Association invites nominations for three alumni awards, two that recognize distinguished service and one for volunteerism toward the Alumni Association. The awards will be presented this fall in conjunction with the Long Purple Line celebration and Homecoming festivities.
Nominations will open Monday, July 11 and close Monday, Sept, 5. Nominations […]
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