Feb. 15, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Of all the accolades, triumphs and accomplishments, Coach Mike McConathy said he is most proud to have given young people the opportunity to get an education playing a game they love.
“Sometimes you don’t see the real picture in sports because you look at the record, […]
Feb. 15, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – “This scholarship is so appropriate in that Doug Ireland dedicated so much time and effort to the Sports Information Office. Doug went from the NSU student to the real Mr. NSU, but he’s known by many names: Mr. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Mr. Natchitoches, Uncle Dougie and, to […]
February 14, 2025
NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University stands with the Natchitoches community and the surrounding area for miles around as we face the difficult reality of the International Paper Red River containerboard mill closure in Campti.
The closure affects our neighbors, our families, and our way of life. For decades, […]
Feb. 12, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Over 150 aspiring educators from 10 high schools in northwest and central Louisiana attended seminars and competitions at the Educators Rising regional conference at Northwestern State University Feb. 12. Pictured above, NSU faculty Dr. Wendi O’Halloran, Dr. Amy Craig and Dr. Dylan Solice spoke with students about […]
Feb. 11, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Kathleen Byrd of Natchitoches has created an enhancement fund for Northwestern State University’s College of Arts and Sciences that will bridge the liberal arts with several other disciplines and provide funding for student and faculty research, travel and collaboration.
Unlike an endowment, Byrd stipulates that […]
Feb. 11, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 10th Living Library program, “Divine Nine through Time,” with panelists who are past and present members of NSU’s Divine Nine.
The program will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the Ora G. Williams Digital Media Center/NSU TV Studio, Room 142 Kyser Hall. The […]
February 11, 2025
NATCHITOCHES — A major transformation is underway at Northwestern State University, with new academic and athletic facilities set to enhance student learning and campus life. Construction on Alost Hall, a $45 million academic hub, remains on track for a Fall 2025 opening.
Looming over Sam Sibley Drive, the […]
Feb. 10, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – The Lola Walker Dunahoe Endowed Chair in Interdisciplinary Studies has been established by her family at Northwestern State University, honoring her lifelong commitment to education, philanthropy and service.
Through the Dunahoe family’s generosity, $600,000 in private contributions is eligible for $400,000 in matching funds from the […]
Feb. 7, 2025
CONTACT/Written – Naydu Daza Maya – ndazamaya268426@nsula.edu
NATCHITOCHES – Students from Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts are partnering with the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce to co-develop a media plan and work as producers, talent and creators of the multimedia promotional productions for the third […]
NATCHITOCHES – Over 70 students from Winnfield, Dodson, Calvin and LaSalle high schools participated in a Healthcare Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) event in Winnfield Feb. 7. Healthcare ACE introduces Cenla students to high demand healthcare careers through hands-on learning workshops in nursing, allied health, radiologic technology, addiction studies, psychology, social work and […]
