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Spring 2021 grads celebrate with joy and emotion

Photo Credit:  Abby Nelson

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 990 degrees to 966 graduates during spring commencement, which took place with six ceremonies over three days, May 5-7.  It was the last commencement presided over by NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio, who will retire June 30, and he was applauded by faculty, staff and students […]

NSU begins series of commencement ceremonies

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State hosted the first two of six commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 5, awarding bachelor, associate and doctoral degrees to graduates from the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, graduate degrees to graduates from College of Arts and Sciences and graduate and doctoral degrees to graduates from […]

Ed.D. grads will potentially impact education, economic development

NATCHITOCHES – The first cohort of graduates from Northwestern State University’s Doctor of Education in Adult Learning and Development will collect their diplomas during spring commencement ceremonies May 5.  The program is the only one of its kind in Louisiana that focuses on developing community college administrators and preparing leaders and faculty to work with […]

Faculty, student presenters, musicians will highlight Phi Beta Delta conference

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University faculty and students will be featured as presenters, musicians, moderators and conference planners at the upcoming May 24-25 Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars Annual Conference. Music Education Professor Dr. Sharon Joy serves as the chairperson of the conference and president-elect of the organization. Dr. Jason Powell, Dr. […]

NSU ROTC honors outstanding cadets with spring awards program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted an awards program for the 71st Demon Battalion April 29.  The program recognized ROTC cadet achievements, including the introduction of graduating seniors who will commission into the U.S. Army as second lieutenants.

Commissionees and their branch assignments are as follows.

Cadet Bruna Galarza will graduate with a […]

NSU BSN grad will begin ‘retirement career’ as a nurse

NATCHITOCHES – William Bryan Foley enrolled at NSU nearly 40 years ago but left the university to join the Navy.  After a 37-year career in the Navy, he heeded a lifelong desire to work in the medical field and re-enrolled at NSU to complete the RN to BSN program.  He is completing his degree this […]

Campus events and activities for May 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 2-8 at Northwestern State University.

May 2-8 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

May 2-6 – Final examinations for spring semester

May 5-7 – Spring commencement exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.

May 7 — ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, Student Union Ballroom, 4 p.m.

May 7-8 – Softball vs. […]

SGA honors Broussard

Brittany Broussard, director of the Center for Inclusion and Diversity, received the V.L. Roy Faculty/Staff Award from the Student Government Association during the SGA’s annual inaugural program. The V.L. Roy Faculty/Staff Award for a faculty or staff member who has shown dedication and service to the SGA or the university at large.

 

 

Living Library focuses on LGBTQIA+ experiences

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Library hosted the Spring 2021 edition of Watson’s Living Library Collection:  Everyone Has a Story with panelists sharing their deeply personal experiences as individuals or parents of individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. From left are moderator Dr. Greg Handel and panelists Claire Prymus, Samuel Wright, Krislyn Mardis, […]

Two faculty grant proposals worth $138,303 approved

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty grant proposals from Northwestern State University worth $138,303 have been approved for funding by the State Board of Regents through the Regents Support Fund.

The proposal, “Enhancement of Methods Course Offerings through the Acquisition of Musical Instruments” by Dr. J. Mark Thompson, professor of music – low brass in the Dear School of […]

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