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NSU presents Alumni Awards

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association presented awards to three individuals who distinguished themselves among their fellow alumni by exhibiting dedication and loyalty to NSU’s programs and mission.  Presentations were made during last week’s Long Purple Line induction program, held in conjunction with Homecoming festivities.

Recipients are Leah Middlebrook, Volunteer of the Year; Wes […]

Bacle honorary captain for NSU Homecoming game

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is continuing its tradition of honoring those who served in the nation’s Armed Forces by recognizing a veteran during each home football game this season.  Lieutenant Colonel Urson S. Bacle (US Army Retired) was recognized during the Oct. 23 Homecoming game.

Bacle has served over 40 years through the active and […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 24-30

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 24-30 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 26 – Northwestern Chamber Choir Fall Concert, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

Oct. 29 – Soccer vs. McNeese, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29 – “Drums Along the River” featuring the NSU Drumline and NSU Steel Band, Fleur […]

NSU honors six alumni with Long Purple Line induction

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University inducted six distinguished alumni into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line, as part of Homecoming festivities Friday. This year’s inductees are, from left, NSU Vice President for External Affairs Jerry Pierce of Natchitoches, businessman Harvey F. Marcus Sr. of Monroe, state official Sujuan Boutte of Prairieville, former […]

Seven Oaks Stage dedication honors NSU’s first Black students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted a dedication program for the Seven Oaks Stage Thursday as part of Homecoming Festivities. The Seven Oaks Stage is at the former site of Sabine Hall, an area now referred to as Iberville Green, and honors the first seven Black students to attend Northwestern State, Steve Jackson, June Cofield, […]

Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Oct. 30

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will host the annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Turpin Stadium. Competition begins at 10:30 a.m. The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will perform at 6:15 p.m. The Awards Ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased […]

Two nurse practitioner concentrations ranked in the top four in the nation

NATCHITOCHES – Two nurse practitioner concentrations in the Master of Science in Nursing programs at Northwestern State University have been ranked in the top four in the nation by the website nursepractitioneronline.com.

The women’s health nurse practitioner program was ranked third and the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PCPNP) concentration was ranked fourth.  The rankings considered […]

Alumni Frank, Tison will join symphony for Nov. 14 concert

NATCHITOCHES – Two accomplished Northwestern State University alumni will be featured at an upcoming Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra concert set to begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 in Magale Recital Hall.  Kevin Tison will be featured on piano and Clarence Frank Jr. will conduct Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1.”  The program will also include Haydn’s […]

Northwestern Chamber Choir to present fall concert Oct. 26

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern Chamber Choir will present its fall concert on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building. A livestream will be available at […]

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