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Public invited to pioneering forum on AI and leadership Wednesday at Northwestern

March 13, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University (NSU) is set to host a thought-provoking forum that will explore the practical applications of artificial intelligence in leadership and industry. Featuring distinguished experts Dr. Julian Bailes, Dr. Neilank Jha and Monty Chicola, Leadership in the Age of AI will take place on Wednesday, […]

McDermott, Allen honored with title of professor emeritus 

NATCHITOCHES – The Department of Music at Northwestern State University has bestowed the title of professor emeritus on retired faculty members Dr. Dennette McDermott and Dr. Burt Allen. McDermott and Allen will be recognized at the March 18 Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra Concert which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. 

The title […]

Call for papers for Louisiana Studies Conference open through June 1

March 11, 2025

17th annual event will focus on ‘Louisiana Dramas’

 By Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Director of the Louisiana Folk Life Center

NATCHITOCHES – The 17th annual Louisiana Studies Conference will be held Sept. 13 at Northwestern State University. The conference committee is now accepting presentation proposals for the upcoming […]

Tri Sigmas, Pi Kapps earn Morgan Extra Mile, First Generation Scholarships

March 11, 2025

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University alumni and long-time supporters David and Sherry Morgan recognized outstanding scholars from the Alpha Zeta chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity during a scholarship awards program March 10.

Extra Mile Scholars are students who […]

NSU will honor three alumni as Distinguished Communications Professionals

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts will recognize three alumni as Distinguished Communications Professionals during a luncheon and program Friday, April 4.

This year’s honorees are the late famed sportswriter Jerry Byrd, news anchor and reporter Lane Luckie and media strategist Valsin Marmillion.

The […]

March Lunch and Learn to focus on fostering patient relationships in telehealth

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work will host a Lunch and Learn titled “Practical Approaches to Patient Engagement and Rapport Building in Telehealth” starting at noon Friday, March 21 in the NSU Student Union’s Cane River Room.  The deadline to register is March 14.

In person and virtual attendance […]

Campus events and activities for March 9-15

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 9-15 at Northwestern State University. 

March 10 – B-term classes begin 

March 10-14 – Exhibition by faculty David Steele and Josie Rodriguez, “A New Understanding of Graphic Notation: Dimensions of Physicality and Sound.”  Gallery 2, Orville Hanchey Art Gallery […]

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