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NSU sets mask mandate, urges students to get vaccinated

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will require masks and facial coverings indoors for faculty, staff, students and visitors for the Fall 2021 semester to help mitigate the surge of COVID-19 cases in this region and across Louisiana.

The mask mandate for all individuals age 5 and up, which reflects a statewide directive issued Monday by Gov. […]

Henderson provides UL System guidelines for Fall 2021

Below is a Message and Attachment (Fall 2021 Guiding Principles) from Dr. Jim Henderson, University of Louisiana System President

 

Dear Faculty and Staff,

As we near the beginning of the fall term, we find ourselves in a fourth wave of rapidly increasing COVID-19 infection and hospitalization. The scientific community continues to provide us […]

Campus events and activities for August 1-7

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 1-7 at Northwestern State University.

July 1 – August 27 — Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, Orville Hanchey Art Gallery

August 1-7 – Registration for fall semester

August 7 – Nina Diaz as part of the NSU Folklife Concert Series, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame […]

Winners of 13th annual Louisiana High School Essay contest announced

NATCHITOCHES – Gabrielle Murison of Belle Chasse High School has been named the first-place winner of the 2021 Northwestern State University Louisiana High School Essay Contest.  Murison won the honor for the essay “From On-Screen Superhero to Real-Life Superhero.”  Apryl D. Gallo, also of Belle Chasse High School, won second place for her essay “Band […]

Addiction Studies degree earns high rankings

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies was named the third most affordable in the country by Bachelor’s Degree Center, a guide to traditional and online bachelor’s degree programs in all disciplines.

NSU’s bachelor’s degree in addiction studies offers an understanding of the human mind addictive behavior, and advances in addiction counseling. […]

Nina Diaz to perform August 7 as part of NSU Folklife Concert Series

NATCHITOCHES –San Antonio rock artist Nina Diaz will perform at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in downtown Natchitoches on Saturday, August 7 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 […]

Shawn and Linnye Daily create CAPA professorship

NATCHITOCHES – A Natchitoches couple who are longtime supporters of Northwestern State University have created a professorship in the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts. The donation of $80,000 will be matched by the Board of Regents Support Fund to present the fully endowed Shawn and Linnye Daily Endowed Professorship at the $100,000 level. […]

After Hours event at Cane River Brewing set for Aug. 5

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association will host an After Hours event at Cane River Brewing on Thursday, Aug. 5.  The gathering will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. for all NSU alumni, supporters and friends.

Those who would like to attend should RSVP to alumni@nsula.edu to ensure an accurate headcount for food.  There […]

Notary Public Exam Prep Course to begin August 24

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, August 24. Class time is 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday until December 2. The early bird fee is $430 until […]

Campus events and activities for July 25-31

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 25-31 at Northwestern State University.

July 1 – August 27 — Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, Orville Hanchey Art Gallery

July 25-31 – Registration for fall semester

July 26-30 – Virtual NSU STEAM + ACT Prep Camp, junior high students, 8 a.m.-noon, high school students […]

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