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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.

Phi Beta Delta to host lecture series March 4, 11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host the third group of lectures in its Language and Culture Lecture Series on Thursday March 4 and 11 at 5:30 p.m.

The lectures featuring Professor of Computer Information Systems Dr. Begoña Perez-Mira on March 4 and Assistant Professor of […]

NSU student decides current time is right to start an Optimist Club

NATCHITOCHES – Mekayla Jenkins probably couldn’t have selected a better time to help start an Optimist Club at Northwestern State University.

She hesitated about starting a chapter of the international volunteer organization at NSU last fall when so many things were happening that would have kept many from getting involved in any new project.

“2020 was definitely […]

Master’s program in radiologic sciences ranked seventh in the country

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences is ranked seventh in the United States by Best Health Degrees, an independent, free online source for information on healthcare degrees and careers.

Best Health Degrees researched schools offering online/hybrid programs in Radiation Sciences and that are eligible to offer federal financial aid. The programs […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 21-27

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

Feb. 22 – Women’s basketball vs. Nicholls, Prather Coliseum, 4 p.m.

Feb. 22 – Men’s basketball vs. Houston Baptist, Prather Coliseum, 7 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Tennis vs. LSU-Alexandria, Jack Fisher Tennis Complex, 1 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Softball vs. Grambling, Lady Demon […]

Northwestern State named a Military Friendly School

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has earned the 2021-22 Military Friendly School designation. This is Northwestern State’s 11th time to receive the honor,

Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation.

The […]

Oboe Studio to hold virtual Oboe Day Feb. 28

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Oboe Studio will hold a virtual Oboe Day on Sunday, Feb. 28 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 21. The studio is under the instruction of Assistant Professor of Oboe Leah Forsyth.

All events will be held by Zoom. Registration is free by […]

Crossroads Duo performance cancelled

NATCHITOCHES – The Crossroads Duo performance at Northwestern State University scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17 has been cancelled due to weather conditions.

Campus events and activities for Feb. 14-20

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 14-20 at Northwestern State University.

Feb. 15 – University closed for Mardi Gras

Feb. 16 — University reopens after Mardi Gras. Employees will telework due to weather conditions through Feb. 19.

Feb. 17 – Classes resume at noon. All classes will be online through Feb. 19.

Feb. 20 […]

NSU to close Monday for Mardi Gras

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 for Mardi Gras.

Administrative offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at noon.

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