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Dr. Marcus Jones will be NSU’s 20th President.

NATCHITOCHES – The investiture of Dr. Marcus Jones as Northwestern State University’s 20^th president will take place with a formal ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 in A.A. […]

NATCHITOCHES – Rachel Cunningham, assistant director of Counseling and Career Services at Northwestern State University, was named Outstanding New Professional in the Louisiana Association of Colleges and Employers (LACE).

LACE is an organization whose goal is to create an understanding between individuals in career services who are focused on the career development and employment of the […]

NATCHITOCHES – Paintings by Dr. Massimo D. Bezoari will be featured in the art gallery at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts Sept. 1-28.  An artist’s reception for “Scenes from the Cane River and Louisiana” will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.  The event is free and open to the […]

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumnus Brian Coatney has been selected as the new conductor of the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra Philharmonic for the 2022-23 season.  Coatney, a conductor, educator and music education advocate, has nearly 20 years of experience leading successful public school orchestra programs across Texas.

Coatney is a native of Arlington, Texas, who […]

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University welcomed back about 1,500 residential students Friday and Saturday with a coordinated check-in and move-in process that involved more than 340 volunteers manning eight shifts over two days.

NSU Housing and Residence Life coordinated the process with the help of personnel from First Year Experience, University Police, University Recruiting, Student Affairs, […]

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University ROTC Cadet Alex J. Wade was commissioned Friday, Aug. 12 as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  Wade, a California native who grew up in Natchitoches, credited her family, friends and JROTC instructors at Natchitoches Central High School for “shaping […]

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Rondo Keele, professor of philosophy in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University, was named the 2022 recipient of the Faculty Excellence in Academic Advising Award.  The award, presented by the university’s Academic Advising Services office, recognizes faculty for their mentorship and commitment to student success.  Criteria include knowledge, helpfulness and […]

NATCHITOCHES – A Natchitoches family is honoring their loved one by establishing a scholarship to benefit students pursuing a career where she touched many lives and influenced many students as a teacher and librarian.

The Cheryl Choate Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a Northwestern State University student in the School of Education.  First priority will […]

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce and local business community have joined together to welcome students back to Northwestern State University through the creation of Demon Deals.  Demon Deals offers discounts and other specials to new and returning students and encourages them to shop and do business in Natchitoches.

“Demon Deals is an evolution […]

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recognized several long-time faculty and staff with years of service honors during the university’s faculty/staff lunch Monday.  From left are Denise Dubois (25 years), Terry Isbell, Curtis Brossett, Dr. Frank Serio, Yvette Ceasar-Williams, David Antilley, Betty Creamer and Dale Wohletz (30 years) and Cindy Davis (25 years), all congratulated by […]