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NSU alum to lead Fort Worth Youth Orchestra Philharmonic

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumnus Brian Coatney has been selected as the new conductor of the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra Philharmonic for the 2022-23 season.  Coatney, a conductor, educator and music education advocate, has nearly 20 years of experience leading successful public school orchestra programs across Texas.

Coatney is a native of Arlington, Texas, who […]

Campus events and activities for August 14-20

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 14-20 at Northwestern State University.

August 14 – Registration for fall semester

August 14 – Sept. 2 — Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 14 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 […]

Demons return to campus for Fall 2022 semester

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University welcomed back about 1,500 residential students Friday and Saturday with a coordinated check-in and move-in process that involved more than 340 volunteers manning eight shifts over two days.

NSU Housing and Residence Life coordinated the process with the help of personnel from First Year Experience, University Police, University Recruiting, Student Affairs, […]

Wade commissioned as Army officer

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

 

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University ROTC Cadet Alex J. Wade was commissioned Friday, Aug. 12 as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  Wade, a California native who grew up in Natchitoches, credited her family, friends and JROTC instructors at Natchitoches Central High School for “shaping […]

Keele named NSU’s 2022 Outstanding Academic Advisor

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Rondo Keele, professor of philosophy in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University, was named the 2022 recipient of the Faculty Excellence in Academic Advising Award.  The award, presented by the university’s Academic Advising Services office, recognizes faculty for their mentorship and commitment to student success.  Criteria include knowledge, helpfulness and […]

Cane River Singers to begin rehearsals August 22

NATCHITOCHES – The Cane River Singers will begin fall rehearsals at Northwestern State University on Monday, August 22 in the choral rehearsal room in the Fine Arts Annex. Rehearsals will be held each Monday from 7 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. under the direction of Associate Director of Choral Activities Adam Philley.

The choir will start the […]

Choate Scholarship will benefit future librarians, educators

NATCHITOCHES – A Natchitoches family is honoring their loved one by establishing a scholarship to benefit students pursuing a career where she touched many lives and influenced many students as a teacher and librarian.

The Cheryl Choate Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a Northwestern State University student in the School of Education.  First priority will […]

Demon Deals encourage NSU students to shop local

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce and local business community have joined together to welcome students back to Northwestern State University through the creation of Demon Deals.  Demon Deals offers discounts and other specials to new and returning students and encourages them to shop and do business in Natchitoches.

“Demon Deals is an evolution […]

Northwestern rower Victoria Dettinger wraps up a busy summer

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University All-American rower Victoria Dettinger completed a busy summer of training and competition at two events.

Dettinger, a junior psychology major from Rochester, Minnesota, won the Women’s Open 1x competition at the Midwest Summer Sprint Championships in Nashport, Ohio.  She made the semifinals in the u23 Single and made the dash final in […]

NSU Faculty Senate President Dr. John T. Dunn attends national event

NATCHITOCHES – Chairs of faculty senates typically spend their time representing and involving faculty in shared governance, but Dr. John T. Dunn, associate professor of fine arts and Faculty Senate president at Northwestern State University, joined 21 other governance leaders in Houston to discuss national shared governance issues at the meeting of the National Council […]

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