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Fall Graduate Career Fair set for Sept. 24

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold its Fall Graduate Career Fair Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. The Graduate Career Fair will be one of the largest held at NSU with more than 40 business and graduate/professional programs planning to attend. 

Students from any major […]

OperaCréole to celebrate shared heritage in Sept. 25 concert at NSU

NATCHITOCHES –  OperaCréole will present a concert, “The Creole French Connection: A Celebration of our Shared Heritage,” at Northwestern State University on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.  

The concert is sponsored by the Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University, the School of Social […]

NSU will return to normal operations Thursday, Sept. 12

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will return to regular operations on Thursday, Sept. 12 at all campuses, including Natchitoches, Shreveport, Alexandria, Leesville, Marksville, and Barksdale.

Classes will follow their usual schedule, and all campus facilities will resume normal operations.

Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution, and commuters from more heavily impacted regions should monitor road conditions and […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to present concert Sept. 19

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream of the concert will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream. Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the orchestra.  

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NSU will close Wednesday, Sept. 11 for Tropical Storm Francine

NATCHITOCHES – Due to the anticipated impacts of Tropical Storm Francine, all campuses of Northwestern State University will close on Wednesday, September 11. Normal operations are expected to resume on Thursday, September 12.

Residence halls will remain open, and dining services will continue with a modified schedule. Additional details about dining services […]

Scholarship honoring Dr. Marcus Jones will benefit first generation students

NATCHITOCHES – A scholarship honoring Dr. Marcus Jones has been established through the Northwestern State University Foundation to benefit first generation students.  Jones was NSU president from 2021-2024 before returning to the University of Louisiana System office earlier this year to serve as executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Baton Rouge […]

LTC Arthur Smalley honored as honorary captain at football home opener

In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Smalley the honorary captain during its home opening football game Sept. 7.

Smalley graduated from Northwestern State with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology in 1979.  He commanded the Black […]

Campus events and activities for Sept. 8-14

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Sept. 8-14 at Northwestern State University. 

Sept. 6 – Oct. 9 – Collaborative Art: The Game Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery 

Sept. 10 – Part-time Job Fair, Student Union Ballroom, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Sept. 10 – Music Faculty Showcase, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 […]

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