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IP Foundation continues support of Cradle to College initiative

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University was awarded $1,000 from International Paper’s Campti Mill and the International Paper Foundation to support the Cradle to College initiative, a project that seeks to remap the path for at-risk youngsters by providing early literacy activities and support to children and families with limited resources so that children can engage […]

ULS approves Snowden appointment at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Michael Snowden’s appointment as vice president for Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern State University was approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Snowden was named interim vice president in June 2020. The appointment will be effective May 1.

A veteran administrator and student advocate in higher education with […]

Campus events and activities for week of April 25 – May 1

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 25 – May 1 at Northwestern State University.

April 25 – May 1 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

April 25 – Baseball vs. Nicholls, Brown-Stroud Field, 1 p.m.

April 27 – NWLA Special Olympics, Walter P. Ledet Track and Field Complex, 9 a.m. – noon.

April 27 […]

Central High angler signs with NSU Fishing Team

NATCHITOCHES – Matthew Elliott, a graduating senior from Central High School in Baton Rouge, has signed with the Northwestern State University Fishing Team.  On the front row are Elliot, center, with his parents Denise and Steve Elliott. Standing are Director of Recruiting Van Erickson and Baton Rouge area recruiter Emily Miller. Elliott plans to major […]

Phlebotomy technician class to begin in Alexandria May 10

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will begin in Alexandria on Monday, May 10.

This nine-week course is broken down into two parts.  The first part will be six weeks of online classroom instruction that concludes March 26. The second part will be a face-to-face hands-on portion that will meet […]

Marcus Jones will serve as NSU’s interim president

NATCHITOCHES – Marcus Jones will serve as interim president of Northwestern State University effective July 1 while a search for the university’s 20th president gets underway.  The appointment was approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Thursday.  NSU President Chris Maggio announced his retirement effective June 30, 2021. Information about a […]

Students participate in V.L. Roy Day of Service

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students participated in V.L. Roy Service Day April 9 to give back to the university and the City of Natchitoches. The student-led event included approximately 80 NSU students working on volunteer projects that included city and campus clean-up, planting trees and providing free manpower.

On the NSU campus, students pitched in […]

NSU Jazz Combos, NSU Steel Band to perform April 30

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Jazz Combos and NSU Steel Band will send students into finals on a happy note with a concert on Friday, April 30 at the Alumni Plaza near the A.A. Fredericks Center for Creative and Performing Arts. The Jazz Combos, which include the Monday Night Jazz Combo and Wednesday Night Jazz Combo, […]

Senior dance students to premiere original works in May 1 concert

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Dance Concert on Saturday, May 1 at 7 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. The show is titled “Fundamentals.”

Attendance is limited to 160. For ticket information or to make reservations, call (318) 357-4483. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The advisor for […]

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony to perform outdoor concert April 27

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present a concert on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Fleur de Lis Stage on the Downtown Riverbank in Natchitoches. Douglas Bakenhus is music director of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra. Juan Pablo Paternina Paez is the graduate assistant conductor.

Masks are required and social distancing should be […]

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