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Dr. Marcus Jones named 20th president of Northwestern State University

BATON ROUGE – The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System voted unanimously to name Marcus Jones the 20th president of Northwestern State University Monday. Jones has served the institution in many ways throughout his 23-year career including roles such as professor of business law and international business, vice president for university affairs, and executive […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 7 – 13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 7-13 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 7 – January 9, 2022 – Registration for Spring 2022 semester

Nov. 7 —  NSU Theatre and Dance will premiere the Del Shores play “In Memoriam of Lena,” Theatre West, 2 p.m.

Nov. 8 – Exhibition by graduate student artist Edgar […]

Edgar honorary captain at NSU football game

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University continued its tradition of honoring those who served in the nation’s Armed Forces by recognizing a veteran during each home football game this season.  Chief Warrant Officer Four Brandon Edgar (U.S. Army Retired) was recognized during the Nov 6 game, which was also Military Appreciation Day on campus.

Having served the […]

Percussion ensemble to perform Nov. 8

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Percussion Ensemble will present a concert on Monday, Nov 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building A livestream will be available at […]

NSU School of Business will host CLE for attorneys

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business will host a Continuing Legal Education event Friday, Nov. 19.

The CLE will offer a total of five speakers who have donated their time for this event. Attendees may earn up to five credit hours, including one for each of the following: Ethics, Law Office Management and/or Professionalism. […]

NSU Language and Culture Series will continue Nov. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host a Language and Culture Lecture on Japan in Russell Hall 107 and virtually via WebEx on from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 10. The PBD Language and Culture Series supports funding for Northwestern State University students participating in international […]

Facebook class to begin Nov. 13

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will present “Developing Social Media Skills in Facebook” on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the second floor classroom in South Hall. The fee is $55.

This introductory social media course will provide information on how to navigate Facebook. Participants will […]

Scroggs enjoying the opportunity to follow in her mother’s footsteps

NATCHITOCHES – Each Northwestern State University student who wins the Northwestern State – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program receives a bracelet containing the name of each past winner of the event. The bracelet is highly cherished, but to this year’s winner, Makenzie Scroggs, it means a little bit more. The bracelet contains not only […]

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