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High school dual enrollment students qualify for associate degrees

NATCHITOCHES – Eighty-seven students from 15 high schools throughout Louisiana fulfilled Northwestern State University’s requirements for an Associate of General Studies degree by taking dual enrollment classes.  They will officially be eligible for diplomas in August. By earning college credit in high school, the students save time and money in pursuit of their bachelor’s degrees, […]

Destination Science camp starts next week

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Biological and Physical Sciences will host Destination Science Summer Camp June 20-24. The comprehensive science camp experience will offer workshops in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, Physics, genetics and natural science.

The camp is intended for children 10-14 years of age and not recommended for students who have not completed […]

Campus events and activities for June 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 12-18 at Northwestern State University.

June 12-18 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

June 13-17 – Art Camp Session 2, “Outer Space,” CAPA/Department of Fine and Graphic Art, 1-5 p.m.

June 14-18, 21-25 – NSU Summer Theatre presents “It Came from Outer Space,” A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage, […]

Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators 2022 class

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2022 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

Nominees must have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Northwestern State University, must have a minimum of 30 years of service in the field of education and must have made […]

NSU Summer Dinner Theatre to present “It Came from Outer Space”

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will present the sci-fi murder mystery “It Came from Outer Space” on June 14-18 and 21-25 on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage. Sean Bartley is the director.

“It Came from Outer Space” details the voyage of the starship Natchitoches. The ship’s mission is to explore new worlds, search out […]

NASA Day will wrap up ASTRO Robotics Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host a NASA Day from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, June 10 as part of the STEM ASTRO Robotics Camp. The event includes educational activities on how astronauts live and work in space. Participants will also participate in EVA simulation activity that will allow them to mimic tasks astronauts complete on the ISS.

The event […]

Phlebotomy class set for Cenla campus starting June 20

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin in Alexandria on June 20.

This course is designed to teach entry-level phlebotomy skills to students interested in pursuing a career in phlebotomy. Students are required to complete classroom instruction and 50 venipunctures before they […]

Campus events and activities for June 5-11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 29 – June 4 at Northwestern State University.

June 5-11 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

June 6 – “Ballin’ With The Ballers” – Men’s Basketball Meet ‘n Greet, Magee’s Patio Café, 6-8 p.m.

June 6-9 – NSU Creating Writing Camp, A.A. Fredericks Center for Creative and Performing Arts,  […]

Colombian student named Phi Beta Delta scholarship recipient

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eta Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars named Juanita Marin-Tabarez as the third recipient of the Phi Beta Delta Scholarship Award. Marin-Tabarez is from Pereira, Colombia, and is pursuing a dual business administration degree in NSU’s School of Business and Universidad Libre in Colombia.

This scholarship […]

NSU announces Spring 2022 Honor List

NATCHITOCHES – Six hundred sixteen undergraduate students at Northwestern State University were listed on the Spring 2022 Honor List.  Students on the Honor List must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and have a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.49.

For questions regarding the Honor Roll, contact the NSU Registrar’s Office at (318) 357- 6171 […]

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