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NSU to close Nov. 22-26 for Thanksgiving

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed Nov. 22-26 for Thanksgiving. Classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen Monday, Nov. 29.

Watson Library will close Friday, Nov. 19 at noon and will reopen on Sunday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.

The Randall J. Webb Wellness, Recreation and Activity Center will have regular hours through Tuesday, […]

The Current Sauce and NSU TV News Service Collaborate

The Current Sauce, Northwestern State University’s student news source, and the NSU TV News Service, came together to provide the NSU community with a multimedia introduction of Marcus Jones, the 20th President of NSU. Find out Jones’ goals for the university in The Current Sauce’s article and learn more about Jones through the icebreaker game […]

NSU hosts Engineering Technology Symposium

Scott Poole, president and chief operating officer for RoyOMartin spoke with area students who attended Northwestern State University’s fourth annual Engineering Technology Symposium Nov. 9.  Hosted by the Department of Engineering Technology, the symposium is intended to bring together academia, industry and workforce development constituents to discuss common issues related to the future job needs […]

NSU will host Fall Commencement Dec. 15-16

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Fall 2021 commencement exercises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15 and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 in Prather Coliseum.

“We are thrilled to be hosting in-person graduation ceremonies, but we continue to be mindful of public health and safety,” said Dr. […]

Staples donates sanitizer to NSU community

NATCHITOCHES – Staples, the office supply retail company, donated $25,000 worth of complimentary sanitizer products to Northwestern State University’s warehouse to assist in combatting COVID-19, according to Dale Martin, director of Purchasing. Hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes have been distributed throughout campus and are still available upon request.  To make a request, contact Dale Martin, […]

COMM4230 to Release NSyou Magazine Nov. 18

Natchitoches, LA- After a semester of writing intimate and engaging stories, making video podcasts, and designing a magazine from scratch, students in Professor Melody Gilbert’s COMM4230 class are ready to share NSyou Magazine with the NSU community and beyond.

On Thursday, Nov.18 from 9:30-11am, students in the class will be handing out the print version of […]

33rd Annual Christmas Gala to be presented Dec. 1-3

NATCHITOCHES – The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 33rd Annual Christmas Gala Dec. 1-3 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance times are 7 p.m. each evening with a 9 p.m. performance on Dec. 3.

This will be the first time […]

Tison establishes piano performance scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Musician, music educator and conductor Kevin Tison announced the creation of a scholarship for a Northwestern State University student musician.  The Kevin Tison Endowed Scholarship in Piano Performance will be awarded to a Louisiana resident (a graduate of a high school in Louisiana) pursing studies in piano performance who maintains a grade point […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 14 – 20

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 14-20 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 14 – January 9, 2022 – Registration for Spring 2022 semester

Nov. 14 – Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 4 p.m.#

Nov. 15 – Celebration of Diversity Concert Series, Varnado Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 16 – NSU Men’s Chorus, Lyrica and […]

Gentry family establishes two endowments at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – A Natchitoches family with strong ties to Northwestern State University established two endowments to benefit the school.  Dr. Roy B. Gentry Jr. and Dr. Vickie Gentry, along with their children, announced the Gentry Family Department Enhancement Fund in Health & Human Performance and the Gentry Family Endowed Scholarship in Education.  The gifts acknowledge the […]

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