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About David West

Director of Communications at Northwestern State University. I have worked in the University's News Bureau since 1991.

Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Julie Kane to be honored at solo show

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Julie Kane will be honored at a solo show recognizing her for being the winner of the 2021 Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Critic’s Choice: Literary Award on Friday, Sept. 16 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at ArtSpace located at 708 Texas Street in Shreveport.

The show […]

Northwestern State welcomes 25 new faculty for 2022-23 academic year

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is welcoming 25 new faculty for the 2022-23 academic year, according to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Greg Handel.

New faculty in the College of Business and Technology are Anna Upshaw and Thamsanqa (Tamsie) Jongile.

The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts welcomes new faculty […]

NSU hosts faculty leaders for summit to discuss common issues

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recently hosted a statewide Faculty Summit sponsored by the NSU Faculty Senate. The event was an opportunity for the leaders in faculty shared governance from the University of Louisiana System to come together to discuss issues relevant to faculty members in 2022, according to NSU Faculty Senate President Dr. John […]

Excellence in Teaching Award: James MacDonald

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is a profile of one of this year’s honorees.

Name: James MacDonald

Academic college/department: School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs

Number of years at Northwestern State: 15

Why is teaching important to you?  I think history is a subject that is underappreciated in […]

Campus events and activities for August 28 – Sept. 3

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 28 – Sept. 3 at Northwestern State University.

August 28 – Sept. 2 — Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 31 — Natchitoches Young Professionals Social and viewing of Hotter ‘N Hell […]

13 faculty receive tenure and 16 faculty earn promotion for 2022-23 academic year

NATCHITOCHES – Thirteen Northwestern State University faculty have received tenure and 16 faculty have been recommended for promotion, according to Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Greg Handel. The university’s tenure and promotion recommendations have been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

Those receiving tenure are Hassan Ardakani […]

Excellence in Teaching Award: Keith Dromm

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is a profile of one of this year’s honorees.

Name: Keith Dromm

Academic college/department: Louisiana Scholars College

Number of years at Northwestern State: 19

Why is teaching important to you? I simply believe in the importance of education. It’s an essential element to every […]

2022 Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Aimee Badeaux

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is a profile of one of this year’s honorees.

Name: Aimee Badeaux, PhD, CRNA, APRN

Academic college/department: College of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

Number of years at Northwestern State: 3

Why is teaching important to you? Teaching nurses is important to me […]

NSU archery team adds two top 20 junior archers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State’s archery team is starting the new year with two new members who are among the top 20 junior archers in the country. William Morrison of Natchitoches and Amber Long of Benton are both first year students who will be joining NSU’s team.

Archery Club President Bradford Morrison said the additions should allow […]

Campus events and activities for August 21-27

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 21-27 at Northwestern State University.

August 21 – Sept. 2 — Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 21-23 – Late registration for fall semester

August 25 – ROTC Activation ceremony, 4 p.m. Student […]

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