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ROTC cadets recognized during fall awards program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted the fall 2022 awards ceremony Dec. 1 to recognized ROTC cadets for accomplishments this semester.

Beginning with academic honors, the program began with recognition of Dean’s List cadets and scholastic awards.  Recognized were Cadets Taylor Dixon, Jimmy Lara, Arianna Astorga, Peyton Bordelon, Loren Higginbotham, Brendan Campbell […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 4-10

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 4-10 at Northwestern State University. 

Dec. 4-9 — Exhibit of artwork from personal collections of faculty and administrators, Orville Hanchey Gallery 

Dec. 4-8 – Final examinations for fall semester. 

Dec. 4 – Jan. 8 – Registration for spring semester via […]

NSU hosts RC&S3 competition for area middle schools

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted its annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3), drawing about 75 middle schoolers to campus to put their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the test.

Winning teams were, Caddo Middle Magnet, first place; North DoSoto Middle School, second place, and Donnie Bickham […]

NSU student-produced magazine AFK: Away From the Keyboard released and available online

By Melody Gilbert, Associate Professor and Documentary Filmmaker,

Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts

 

NATCHITOCHES – After a semester spent writing stories about gaming, Northwestern State University students in Professor Melody Gilbert’s COMM4230 class are ready to share AFK: Away from the Keyboard magazine with NSU Demons and the Natchitoches community.

On Thursday, Dec 1 students […]

14th Annual Multicultural Christmas Concert set for Dec. 6

NATCHITOCHES – The 14th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Treen Auditorium located on the campus of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The concert is a benefit for Cane River Children’s Services. The concert is free and open to the […]

NSU gets Healthcare Occupations Grant from The Rapides Foundation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University was named one of four recipients awarded Healthcare Occupations Program grants from The Rapides Foundation to help meet the healthcare workforce needs of employers in Central Louisiana.

Northwestern State University received a $719,600 grant in September to increase the number of Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) clinical students admitted to its […]

Blue Key recognizes new members, incoming officers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Chapter of Blue Key Honor Society inducted 29 new members and recognized new officers.  Blue Key Honor Society is a premier honor society that recognizes students at institutions of higher education for balanced and all-around excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.  Blue Key Honor Society bases its eligibility for membership […]

NSU signs agreement with Shreveport, Caddo law enforcement to strengthen campus security

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University, the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, Caddo Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police Department and NSU Police Department signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to clearly delineate responsibilities and share information about power-based violence committed by or against students at NSU’s Shreveport Campus. “We have entered into an agreement like this with […]

Chamber Choir to present annual “Lessons and Carols” service Dec. 6

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will conduct the Chamber Choir. […]

Painting class to be held Dec. 8 and 15

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Thursday December 8 and 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each date is a separate session. 

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