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Central Lafourche wins Classic on the Cane Marching Competition

NATCHITOCHES – Central Lafourche High School was selected as Grand Champion of the Classic on the Cane Marching Competition held in Turpin Stadium on the campus of Northwestern State University. 

Haughton was second overall followed by Lafayette, West Monroe and Airline. 

Ruston won first place in Division I followed by Franklin Parish […]

Accounting students earn LCPA scholarships

NATCHITOCHES – Two Northwestern State University students earned scholarships from the Louisiana Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants – Central Louisiana Chapter.

Paige Hedrick of Pollock and Raegan Washington of Natchitoches each earned a $500 scholarship during LCPA annual Round Robin Interviews for junior and senior level accounting students from Northwestern State, Louisiana State University-Alexandria and […]

AT&T Foundation Grants $15,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation

The AT&T Foundation has granted $15,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation to support scholarships for low-income international students majoring in a STEM career field that are attending Northwestern State University.

Whether it is supporting the development of digital skills or helping cultivate competencies with other core educational skills, AT&T is committed to supporting efforts to […]

Phi Beta Delta to sponsor lecture on Cuba Nov. 15

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host a Language and Culture mini-lecture “Cuba” on Tuesday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the David Morgan Auditorium (Room 107) of Russell Hall. The event is being held during International Education Week 2022.

The registration fee is $5 for […]

NSU’s inaugural Bass Fishing Tournament successful

NATCHITOCHES – Eighty-five teams of anglers competed in Northwestern State University’s inaugural Bass Fishing Tournament Oct. 15.  The event was made possible by presenting sponsor, the Cane River Waterway Commission, with fishing sites that included Cane River, Sibley Lake, Red River and Black Lake.  Proceeds benefit the NSU Fishing Team.

Top prizes are as follows:

1st Place: $10,000 […]

NSU’s ET Department will host Robotics Competition Nov. 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host the Fall 2022 Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show on Wednesday, November 30. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches are welcome to participate.

The event is planned with educational experiences and social activities for the prospective future college students. Details of the event are posted […]

Native American Arts and Crafts Day to be held Dec. 3

NATCHITOCHES – The Annual Native American Arts and Crafts Day will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the first floor of Kyser Hall on the Northwestern State University campus. Admission is free and open go the public. The event is held each year on the same day as the […]

Campus activities and events for Oct. 30 – Nov. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 30 – Nov. 5 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 30 – Dec. 9 — Exhibit of artwork from personal collections of faculty and administrators, Orville Hanchey Gallery

Oct. 30 –Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Government Inspector,” A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 2 p.m.

Oct. 31 – Jan. […]

Day of the Dead Altar for students, faculty and staff Nov. 1-4

NSU’s Department of Fine and Graphic Arts and the Department of English, Languages and Cultural Studies will present a Day of the Dead Altar for all students, faculty and staff. The altar will be on display Nov. 1-4 in Hanchey Gallery.

Day of the Dead is a fusion of Indigenous practices honoring the dead with the […]

ROTC cadets excel at Advanced Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ROTC program announced the results of Cadet performance at this year’s Advanced Camp. Advanced Camp is a 35-day training event designed to develop a Cadet’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and to forge them into tough, adaptable leaders who can thrive in ambiguous and complex environments. Cadets are evaluated on their […]

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