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Northwestern State Chamber Choir finishes second and fourth in international competition

NATCHITOCHES –The Northwestern State University finished second in the mixed choir category at the Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival which was held virtually.

The Chamber Choir, conducted by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins, finished fourth in the Grand Prix beating out choirs from China, Japan, the Philippines and the United Kingdom.  Junior […]

Campus events and activities for July 18-24

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 18-24 at Northwestern State University.

July 18-24 – Registration for fall semester

July 19-23 – Virtual Cybersecurity Camp, junior high students, 8 a.m.-noon, high school students 1-5 p.m.

July 19-23 – Fun and Fitness Camp, Randall J. Webb Wellness Recreation and Activity Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

July 24 […]

Neuman Scholarship, Archive Enhancement honors late archaeologist

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Kathleen Byrd established a scholarship in memory of her late husband, the archaeologist Robert W. Neuman, through the Northwestern State University Foundation that will benefit a student majoring in anthropology, sociology or history. In addition, Byrd established the Robert W. Neuman Program Enhancement to support the preservation of documents and organization of […]

Smithfield Fair to perform July 24

NATCHITOCHES – Smithfield Fair will perform at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in downtown Natchitoches on Saturday, July 24 at 2 p.m. The performance is part of the 2021 NSU Folklife Concert Series, a series of six Saturday concerts in July and August.  The concerts will highlight […]

Education scholarship honors legacy of Natchitoches couple

NATCHITOCHES – A new scholarship has been established through the Northwestern State University Foundation to benefit students majoring in elementary education. The Doris Carroll and Thomas Lawrence (T.L.) Miller Scholarship will be awarded to a student with at least a 3.0 grade point average with a demonstrated financial need.

Virginia M. Atwood, Ph.D., of Nicholasville, Kentucky, […]

NSU Pom Line, NSU Cheer win first place at camps

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Purple Pizzazz Pom Line and NSU Cheer each won first place honors in camps held at Texas A&M University.

The Pom Line won first place at Universal Dance Association Camp for its Home Routine in Division I. The routine was learned prior to camp and was choreographed by former Saintsation Jesse […]

Security+ Intensive Boot Camp available online

NATCHITOCHES – The Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement is offering a Security+ Intensive Boot Camp online. The course has open enrollment. The fee is $1,899. This intensive boot camp is designed to prepare individuals for the CompTIA Security+ (SYO-501) exam. Those taking the course will be provided resources, lecture notes and access to […]

Campus events and activities for July 11-17

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 11-17 at Northwestern State University.

July 11-17 – Registration for fall semester

July 12-16 – Fun and Fitness Camp, Randall J. Webb Wellness Recreation and Activity Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

July 12-16 – Virtual NSU Robotics Camp + ACT Practice for Math and Science, junior high students, […]

Aggrey, Varnado selected as R.F. Lewis Scholars

NATCHITOCHES – Ebenezer Aggrey of Baton Rouge and Derrick Varnado of Gonzales were named R.F. Lewis Scholars and are part of the first cohort of a new program initiated by the University of Louisiana System intended to enhance the experience of Black male students. The R.F. Lewis Scholars Program recruits Black males and provides scholarships, […]

Zydeco artist Corey Ledet to perform concert July 17

NATCHITOCHES – Zydeco artist Corey Ledet will play at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in downtown Natchitoches on Saturday, July 17 at 2 p.m. The performance is part of the 2021 NSU Folklife Concert Series, a series of six Saturday concerts in July and August.  The concerts […]

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