NSU News

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Greeks celebrated Greek Week with a series of activities that combined service with fund raising to benefit local philanthropies. Students participated in Song Fest and Penny Wars to raise more than $1,300 to divide between three local causes, the Natchitoches Boys and Girls Club, Women’s Resource Center and NIA Community […]

NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will close at noon Wednesday, April 13 due to the threat of severe weather sweeping through the region. Thunderstorms are predicted for the afternoon with the possibility of damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes in the area.

Administrators will continue to monitor weather condition over the next several hours. […]

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association will host a Golden Jubilee to honor the Class of 1972 on May 6-7.  All graduates of that year are invited to attend and participate in a ceremony to receive their 50-year diploma.

“NSU will welcome back the Class of 1972 for two enjoyable days of laughter, memories […]

NATCHITOCHES – Administrators at Northwestern State University are monitoring weather conditions and possible severe thunderstorms moving through the area overnight Wednesday and early Thursday.

Updates will be provided on NSU’s social media channels and at www.nsula.edu.

NATCHITOCHES – Members of Northwestern State University’s Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority were recognized as recipients of David D. Morgan and Sherry Fargerson Morgan Extra Mile Scholarships and First Generation Scholarships during a program April 7 that highlighted the accomplishments of student leaders committed to “going the extra mile.”

Established in 2008, […]

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work hosted a workshop via Webex to open dialogue about race, cultural competence and self-care April 8.  The “Courageous Conversations” workshop provided not only three hours of ethics content for social workers, but also helped participants discuss race, working with diverse populations and how social workers can […]

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association will host Alumni After Hours at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant, 127 Church St., in downtown Natchitoches from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 22.

Alumni should note the change of venue, originally planned for Cane River Brewing, which is undergoing operational changes.

All NSU alumni and supporters are invited to the social […]

NATCHITOCHES – Teams from 11 schools in Natchitoches and Red River parishes participated in the 2022 Red River Games – Special Olympics Louisiana and Art Festival April 7.  The event included track and field competitions and recreation time for the athletes.

“Our participants were so empowered when we would cheer them on across the finish line […]

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty members in the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs at Northwestern State University have been named president of state professional organizations.

Dr. Charles Pellegrin has been named president of the Louisiana Historical Association. Dr. Greg Granger has been named president of the Louisiana Political Science Association.

Pellegrin has been a member of […]