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NSU cuts ribbon on Center for Excellence in Teaching

Natchitoches – Northwestern State University’s School of Education hosted a ribbon-cutting for the new Center for Excellence in Teaching, which will serve aspiring teachers through mentoring, coaching, workshops, service projects and well-being awareness. The CET is located in Room 113 C of the Teacher Education Center.  Joining the ribbon-cutting were, from left, Dr. […]

Chilean dance group to perform Friday at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – The Circadiano dance troupe of Chile will perform at Northwestern State University on Friday, Sept. 20 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. The event begins with a dance/film presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a conversation with the artist and the performance at 7 p.m. Circadiano’s appearance is sponsored by the NSU Department […]

Sept. 30 Language and Culture Series lecture will focus on Taiwan

Natchitoches – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta will present this semester’s Language and Culture Series focusing on the Taiwan at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 in the Varnado Hall Ballroom.  Dr. Chialing Hsiehwill be guest lecturer offering insights into the language and culture of Taiwan.  Hsieh is a pianist and […]

NSU Scholar’s experience with Governor’s Fellows Program enhances interest in government, economic development

Natchitoches – Alex Engstrom believes in solving problems through dialogue, partnerships and putting aside politics.

Engstrom is a junior in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University and last year founded Demons in Government, a student group focused on cultivating a spirit of political awareness and responsibility.  His interest in government and economic […]

NSU shines with multiple wins at Louisiana Nurses Foundation Nightingale Gala

Natchitoches – The Louisiana Nurses Foundation recognized Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing with several awards during the LNF Nightingale Gala.

NSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program was named Nursing School of the Year for the Graduate Degree Program. Dr. Aimee Badeaux, interim dean of the College of Nursing and […]

Guest artists to work with NSU dance students on”Dancescapes”

NATCHITOCHES – Guest artists Brandon Collwes and Eric Rivera will be creating and staging works for “Dancescapes,” which will be presented Oct. 17-19 by Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance. 

Collwes was with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and is now with the Liz Gerring Dance Company. Cunningham was an American dancer […]

NSU partners with IBM to launch groundbreaking AI course

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is set to launch a pioneering artificial intelligence programming course in partnership with IBM, one of the world’s tech leaders. NSU is the first and only institution to be recognized as a success story by IBM Power Skills Academy.

Starting in Spring 2025, NSU’s School of Business […]

Covington elected to office for Mathematical Association of America

Natchitoches – Dr. Judith Covington, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University, was elected by the Congress of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) as the chair of Council on Sections.
As chair of the Council on Sections, she will oversee the four committees of the council, the Committee on Section Bylaws, Committee on […]

Campus events and activities for Sept, 15-21

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Sept. 15-21 at Northwestern State University. 

Sept. 15– Oct. 9 – Collaborative Art: The Game Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery 

Sept. 15 – Soccer vs. Mississippi Valley State, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 1 p.m. 

Sept. 16 – Musica Variada, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 […]

Natchitoches Junior High JAG students explore media careers at NSU

Twenty-seven eighth graders from Natchitoches Junior High’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program visited Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communications Arts for an engaging seminar day Sept 13. During the visit, students showcased their commercials to professors Dr. Jessica Zhang, department head, and Jennifer Johnson, receiving feedback on their […]

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