NATCHITOCHES – Wesley Jordan of Robeline is this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship, a four-year award presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co. Jordan is a freshman majoring in nursing at NSU, where he maintains a 3.4 grade point […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted an activation ceremony for the 73rd Demon Battalion Aug. 25. The military tradition allows the commander to assess the readiness and discipline of the unit and commemorates the unit’s history and lineage. ROTC’s curriculum and training ensures cadets’ scholastic, athletic, and leadership abilities are developed […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Inferno Pitch Competition is back. Sponsored by NSU’s School of Business, the Inferno Pitch is a business plan competition that offers NSU students mentoring, skill-building and opportunity to win monetary support for their ideas.
Qualifying participants must submit an application and participate in workshops. The top five finalists are selected to […]
Natchitoches Edward Jones Financial Advisor Shawn Daily made a Heritage Club level donation in the amount of $5,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation’s Columns Fund. Daily is a long-time supporter of Northwestern State, having created the Shawn and Linnye Daily Endowed Scholarship for students majoring in business, finance, accounting, marketing or related fields. Daily […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has named Dr. Yonna Pasch director of Student Affairs and Vanner Erikson interim director of Enrollment Management and director of Recruiting.
As director of Student Affairs, Pasch is responsible for the leadership and oversight of seven Student Affairs departments including Accessibility & Disability Support, Counseling and Career Services, First-Year Experience, Fraternal […]
NATCHITOCHES—Northwestern State University has received approval Thursday to name four major existing and planned facilities on its main campus at Natchitoches in honor of individuals who made a significant positive impact on the university.
A $37.3 million state-of-the-art facility that will replace Kyser Hall as NSU’s primary academic center will be named for Dr. Robert Alost, […]
NATCHITOCHES – Friends of Jessica Avelis-Fontenot have created a scholarship in her memory to benefit a Northwestern State University student majoring in English education.
Avelis-Fontenot, a long-time teacher at Natchitoches Central High School lost her battle with cancer Aug. 16.
Avelis-Fontenot was a “daughter, wife, mother, educator and devout Christian,” said her friend Dr. John Dunn, who […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s International Student Resource Center hosted a reception for new and returning international students Friday.
“In total, this Fall we will have about 135 international students on campus, 122 degree-seeking and the rest exchange students from partner universities and the International Student Exchange Program,” said Dr. Telba Espinoza-Contreras, director of the ISRC […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science will host an Activation Ceremony for the 73rd Demon Battalion beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 in the Student Union Ballroom.
The Activation Ceremony marks the beginning of the academic year for ROTC cadets and introduces cadets who will have leadership roles in the Battalion.
A reception […]
NATCHITOCHES – Classes have begun at Northwestern State University but there is still time to register for the Fall 2022 semester.
Registration for fall classes will continue through Tuesday, Aug. 23 through MyNSU and advising is available at the main campuses in Natchitoches and at NSU’s campuses in Alexandria, Leesville and Shreveport. Support staff is available […]
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