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Lyles Scholarship will benefit business, nursing students

NATCHITOCHES – Laurence Wynder of Natchitoches is the inaugural recipient of the Mary Ann Lyles Memorial Scholarship, created to benefit a student pursuing a career in business administration or nursing at Northwestern State University or Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) – Natchitoches campus. Wynder earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies at NSU in 2020 […]

NSU will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 21-22

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming 2022 with a week of activities for students capped off with events for alumni and friends. Oct. 21-22.

The public is invited to join the university family in honoring six outstanding individuals who will be inducted into the university’s alumni hall of distinction, the Long Purple Line. The […]

N Side View draws prospective students to NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Over 500 prospective students and their families participated in N Side View at Northwestern State University Saturday, Oct. 1, drawing to campus future Demons interested in exploring all that the university offers in academics, extracurricular activities, Greek life and service opportunities. In conjunction, the Louisiana Scholars’ College at NSU hosted Scholars’ Day for […]

Outstanding educators will be honored during Homecoming

NATCHITOCHES – Six outstanding educational professionals will be honored at a reception and induction ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Northwestern State University’s Teacher Education Center before NSU’s homecoming game.  Criteria for selection include: 1) graduating from NSU with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Education; 2) have a minimum of 30 years of […]

BSN students volunteer with Rapides flu shot drive thru

ALEXANDRIA – Bachelor of Nursing students at Northwestern State University’s Cenla campus volunteered with the Rapides Parish Health Unit and assisted in administering 140 influenza injections to the community Sept. 30.  From left are Royesha McCullough, Kerri Manuel, Assistant Professor Rebecca Harrell, MSN RNBC, Mikayla Wright and Chloe Hamilton.

 

Alost honored at ballgame, new academic building will bear his name

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will honor the legacy of Dr. Robert Alost, the 16th president of Northwestern, who led the university from 1986 to 1996, by naming the school’s new academic building Robert Alost Hall.  The Robert Alost Memorial Scholarship has been established by friends and family.  Dr. Alost’s sons were recognized on the […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 2-8 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 2 – Faculty recital: Omojo Percussion Duo, Magale Recital Hall, 5 p.m. #

Oct. 4 — “Watson’s Living Library: Everyone Has A Story,” Ora G. Williams Multimedia Studio, Kyser Hall, Room 142, 2 p.m.

Oct. 4 – NSU Choirs Preview Concert, […]

NSU recognizes Colonel Frank Hall as honorary captain

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Colonel Frank Hall, U.S. Army Retired, the honorary captain during the Oct. 1 football game.

Colonel Hall received his commission from Western Carolina University in 1985.  After […]

14th annual La. Studies Conference focuses on “Supernatural Louisiana”

NATCHITOCHES – The 14th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference was held on September 17 at NSU. Dr. Lisa Abney, Faculty Facilitator for Academic Research and Community College Outreach and Professor of English, Jason Church, Chief of Technical Services at the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, Daniel Gordy, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and English, […]

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