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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.

Magale Foundation, alumnus Anthony Robinson named to CAPA Hall of Fame

NATCHITOCHES – Alumnus Anthony Robinson and the Magale Foundation will be the 2021 inductees into the Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts Hall of Fame at Northwestern State University. Formal inductions will be held at a later date.

The Magale Foundation supports higher education, social services and the […]

Coreil, Hsieh to present program of contemporary French horn music April 5

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Professor of Horn Dr. Kristine Coreil and NSU faculty member pianist Dr. Chialing Hsieh will present a recital of French horn works entitled “Since You Were Born,” on Monday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital on NSU’s campus.  Masks and social distancing required. The performance will be livestreamed at […]

Campus events and activities for March 28 – April 3

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

March 28 – April 3 – Registration for summer, fall semesters.

March 28 – Baseball vs. South Alabama, Brown-Stroud Field, 1 p.m.

March 29 – April 2 – University observes spring break. Administrative offices open […]

Four NSU online programs ranked as best in the nation for 2021

NATCHITOCHES – Four online programs at Northwestern State University have been ranked as the best in the nation by Intelligent.com and another program has been ranked second.

The top ranked programs were the paralegal certificate program, the bachelor’s program in allied health and graduate programs in homeland security and the nurse practitioner concentration within the MSN […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to perform comedy “Bootycandy” virtually March 24-28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will perform the comedy “Bootycandy” March 24-28. The play will be performed vitually. “Boodycandy” includes adult content.

There is no charge to view the stream, but donations will be accepted. For more information on how to access the stream, contact Brett Garfinkel, head of the Department of Theatre […]

Campus events and activities for March 21-27

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

March 21-27 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

March 22 – NSU Horn Choir, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

March 23 – Tennis vs. UL-Monroe, Jack Fisher Tennis Complex, 2 p.m.

March 24 – Faculty recital featuring Paul Christopher, cello, Magale Recital […]

Four NSU students place in state Microsoft Office competition

NATCHITOCHES – Four Northwestern State University students were among the top finishers in the 2020 Microsoft Office Specialist Louisiana State Championships.

Brandon Marler, a sophomore computer information systems major from Covington, finished first in Microsoft Word and Covie Latham, a freshman music business major from Beckville, Texas, was third. Marler qualified for the national championship competition, […]

Addiction Studies program ranked fourth best in the nation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s bachelor’s program in addiction studies has been ranked fourth in the country by OnlineU.com.

OnlineU focuses on providing prospective students with data highly relevant to them which includes proven outcomes of real alumni. To provide this, the site ranks colleges and universities by their 10-year return on investment, using salary and […]

NSU Horn Choir to present concert March 22

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Horn Choir will perform on Monday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Attendance is limited due to School of Creative and Performing Arts guidelines. Masking and social distancing is required. A livestream of the concert will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The Horn Choir is conducted by Professor […]

Chamber Choir to present spring concert March 25

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present their spring concert on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. from Magale Recital Hall. There will be no audience for the concert. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Director of Choral Activities Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will lead the choir. The program is called […]

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