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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.

Stacy named dean of the College of Business and Technology

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Mary Edith Stacy has been named dean of the College of Business and Technology at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Stacy has been interim dean since October 2021.

“I look forward to continuing to work with students, faculty, staff, […]

Theatre and Dance students working coast to coast in summer productions

NATCHITOCHES – More than 30 Northwestern State University theatre and dance students are working throughout the United States in professional theatre and dance jobs this summer. The students are working for 15 different companies or facilities in 11 states in a variety of performing, technical and business-related roles.

“One of the things I always here from […]

Scroggs selected as first runner-up at Miss Louisiana Competition

NATCHITOCHES – Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Makenzie Scroggs was first runner-up at the past weekend’s Miss Louisiana Competition in Monroe. Former Miss Northwestern-Lady of the Bracelet and alumna Jourdan Waddell, Miss Belle of the Darbonne, was second runner-up.

Scroggs received a $5,000 scholarship as first runner-up and was also a Thursday red carpet […]

Campus events and activities for June 19-25

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 19-25 at Northwestern State University.

June 19-25 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

June 20—University reopens after Juneteenth holiday

June 20-24 – Destination Science Summer Camp, Bienvenu Hall, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

June 20-24 – Art Camp Session 3, “Advanced Projects for Teens,” CAPA/Department of Fine and […]

NSU’s Victoria Dettinger named All-American in rowing

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University rower Victoria Dettinger has been named the second All-American in the history of NSU’s rowing program. Dettinger, a junior psychology major from Rochester, Minnesota, is the first NSU rower named first team All-American. Jami LeBlanc was a second team All-American in 2016.

Eight women were chosen as first team All-American by […]

Campus events and activities for June 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 12-18 at Northwestern State University.

June 12-18 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

June 13-17 – Art Camp Session 2, “Outer Space,” CAPA/Department of Fine and Graphic Art, 1-5 p.m.

June 14-18, 21-25 – NSU Summer Theatre presents “It Came from Outer Space,” A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage, […]

NSU Summer Dinner Theatre to present “It Came from Outer Space”

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will present the sci-fi murder mystery “It Came from Outer Space” on June 14-18 and 21-25 on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage. Sean Bartley is the director.

“It Came from Outer Space” details the voyage of the starship Natchitoches. The ship’s mission is to explore new worlds, search out […]

Phlebotomy class set for Cenla campus starting June 20

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin in Alexandria on June 20.

This course is designed to teach entry-level phlebotomy skills to students interested in pursuing a career in phlebotomy. Students are required to complete classroom instruction and 50 venipunctures before they […]

Campus events and activities for June 5-11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 29 – June 4 at Northwestern State University.

June 5-11 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

June 6 – “Ballin’ With The Ballers” – Men’s Basketball Meet ‘n Greet, Magee’s Patio Café, 6-8 p.m.

June 6-9 – NSU Creating Writing Camp, A.A. Fredericks Center for Creative and Performing Arts,  […]

Notary class to begin June 16

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting June 16. Class time is 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday until Sept. 22. The early bird fee is $430 until June 10 and $450 after that date.

In partnership with Louisiana […]

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