After careful and extensive consideration, it has been determined that the university will maintain our current, published Academic Calendar for Fall, 2020.
This decision was made after obtaining input from more than 900 students, faculty, and staff members on a widely-distributed survey. There were also numerous discussions of scheduling options involving department heads, directors, academic deans, […]
In accordance with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ plan to start Phase 2 today of reopening Louisiana after the shutdown created by the pandemic, Northwestern will begin Monday moving into the second stage of its return-to-campus strategy.
The purpose of the phased approach to reopening businesses and institutions is to move toward normal operations while […]
Dear Faculty and Staff:
We are continuing to focus extensive attention on plans for a return to in-person classes and traditional campus activities for the fall semester and also on recruitment and retention of students for the 2020-21 academic year.
This has been the emphasis of numerous meetings and communications involving vice-presidents, deans, department heads, faculty, staff, […]
Even in the midst of this global pandemic that has disrupted our lives, I hope we will all take some time over the Memorial Day weekend to remember and honor with our thoughts and prayers the thousands of men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military over the years, offering the ultimate […]
As a result of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27. It includes funding allocations made to colleges and universities across the country. On April 9, the Department of Education issued the first guidance […]
Update, April 28, 2020
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:
As this extraordinary Spring, 2020, semester comes to a close, work is nearing completion on the first Virtual Commencement Ceremony in the university’s 136-year history.
The purpose of the program, obviously, is to honor the hundreds of Northwestern students who have completed their studies, but the ceremony will be […]
Dear faculty and staff,
It is hard to believe that only five weeks have passed since you managed the herculean task of shifting university operations online. Most of you are only a couple of weeks away from winding down your Spring semester or quarter and moving into a summer of more distance instruction, research, or perhaps […]
Update – April 22, 2020: A Message from NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio:
As we continue to work through this horrendous, heartbreaking crisis, your patience and understanding are encouraging and deeply appreciated.
Your adaptability to drastic changes in university operations created by the pandemic has been inspiring.
There are stories and reports every day of the compassion of […]
From NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio:
I hope that everyone had a productive week and will be able to enjoy some time to rest and rejuvenate this weekend. We have made a lot of progress over that last few weeks, and I applaud you for your strength and determination in meeting the challenges that have impacted […]
To: Faculty, Staff and Students
As we pause this holiday weekend to catch our breath after weeks of grappling with the global crisis, my gratitude for your creativity and commitment to the mission and core values of the university cannot be overstated.
From the outset, our faculty and staff have been determined to provide […]
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