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Theatre and Dance students working coast to coast in summer productions

NATCHITOCHES – More than 30 Northwestern State University theatre and dance students are working throughout the United States in professional theatre and dance jobs this summer. The students are working for 15 different companies or facilities in 11 states in a variety of performing, technical and business-related roles.

“One of the things I always here from […]

Students selected for second cohort of R.F. Lewis Scholars

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students Jairus Killings of Syracuse, New York, and Caiden Matthews of Shreveport have been named Reginald F. Lewis Scholars by the University of Louisiana System.  Killings, Matthews and two students from each of the other eight schools in the UL System were introduced as the second cohort of R.F. Lewis […]

Scroggs selected as first runner-up at Miss Louisiana Competition

NATCHITOCHES – Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Makenzie Scroggs was first runner-up at the past weekend’s Miss Louisiana Competition in Monroe. Former Miss Northwestern-Lady of the Bracelet and alumna Jourdan Waddell, Miss Belle of the Darbonne, was second runner-up.

Scroggs received a $5,000 scholarship as first runner-up and was also a Thursday red carpet […]

Campus events and activities for June 19-25

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 19-25 at Northwestern State University.

June 19-25 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

June 20—University reopens after Juneteenth holiday

June 20-24 – Destination Science Summer Camp, Bienvenu Hall, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

June 20-24 – Art Camp Session 3, “Advanced Projects for Teens,” CAPA/Department of Fine and […]

NSU’s Victoria Dettinger named All-American in rowing

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University rower Victoria Dettinger has been named the second All-American in the history of NSU’s rowing program. Dettinger, a junior psychology major from Rochester, Minnesota, is the first NSU rower named first team All-American. Jami LeBlanc was a second team All-American in 2016.

Eight women were chosen as first team All-American by […]

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 […]

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