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NSU announces tenure and promotion list for 2024-25 academic year

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has granted tenure to 17 faculty members and 17 faculty have received promotions effective with the start of the 2024-25 academic year, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel. The tenure and promotion recommendations have been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University […]

NSU Inferno Pitch: The Hottest Idea Wins

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business seeks entries for the 2024 Inferno Pitch, a business plan competition that offers NSU students mentoring and skill building and a chance to win big money for big ideas.

Qualifying participant must submit an application and participate in workshops.  The top 5 finalists are […]

Genovese praises NSU Shreveport campus as nursing program leader

SHREVEPORT – New Northwestern State University President James Genovese visited the university’s Shreveport campus for the first time Tuesday, meeting with students and faculty while praising the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health’s top-ranked programs.  The visit marked a significant opportunity for Genovese to deepen connections with students, faculty and local healthcare partners.

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NSU Steel Band seeking new members

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Steel Band is inviting students and community members to learn a new instrument while playing in a musical ensemble. 

The Steel Band will meet on Thursdays beginning Aug. 22 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 116 of the Fine Arts Annex. Anyone with an interest in learning to […]

University welcomes 21 new faculty for the 2024-25 academic year

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is welcoming 21` new faculty for the 2024-25 academic year, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel.   

“Northwestern continues to attract excellent faculty who support our academic mission,” said Handel. “Their expertise, scholarly and creative activities, and their contributions will continue to provide students with […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 18-24

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 18-24 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

Aug. 18 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m. 

Aug. 19 – Start of fall semester 

Aug. 19-27 – Late registration for […]

Michelle Holcombe, winner of Excellence in Academic Advising Award: ‘I am very much committed to our students.’

NATCHITOCHES – Michelle Holcomb, assistant professor and coordinator of Criminal Justice in Northwestern State University’s School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs, was named recipient of 2024 Faculty Excellence in Academic Advising Award. The award, presented by the university’s office of Academic Engagement and Student Success during the annual Fall Faculty Institute, recognizes […]

Nursing faculty honored by AACN Diversity Leadership Institute

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Myra Michelle DeBose and Dr. Sheri Wilson, faculty members in Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, were inducted into the 2024 Class of Fellows for the Diversity Leadership Institute at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). AACN is the national voice for academic […]

Colleges introduce new faculty

Northwestern State University welcomed new faculty in the School of Allied Health.  On the front row from left are Assistant Professor Jennifer Evans, SAH Director Dr. Tammy Curtis, Assistant Professors Jessica Ferguson, Jessica Despino and Megan Wedgeworth, Associate Professor Larry Arant and Assistant Professor Chelsea McCullin. On the back row are Dr. Kari […]

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