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Artists will present Maker’s Faire Dec. 8-10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will present the annual Maker’s Faire, a bazaar of original art, handcrafts, textiles, paintings, ceramics and more created by students and faculty.

The Maker’s Faire will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8-Thursday, Dec. 10 in Orville Hanchey Gallery.

Prices are reasonable at the annual […]

Maggio urges NSU family to stay focused as semester’s end draws near

NATCHITOCHES – With the end of the semester in sight and registration for the Spring 2021 semester underway, Northwestern State University President Dr. Chris Maggio offered words of encouragement to students, faculty and staff.

“As we near the end of 2020, I encourage everyone to stay focused,” Maggio said. “So much has happened this year to […]

Criteria set for John G. Williams Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – A resident of Natchitoches Parish majoring in business administration at Northwestern State University will benefit from a scholarship established by the family of the late John Garland Williams, who passed away May 24.  Criteria for the endowed scholarship is a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for a junior or senior level student.

Williams, […]

NSU Music Academy holds concert to help hurricane victims

NATCHITOCHES – Several local music students joined Northwestern State University piano students in a recent performance as part of the NSU Music Academy’s Virtual Music Concert 2020.

Assistant Professor of Piano and Academy Co-Director Dr. John Price said students recorded their parts individually, and their videos were synced together to create virtual, socially-distanced ensemble playing. David […]

Centenarian says healthy living, staying positive are keys to longevity

NATCHITOCHES – Corinne Mondello Dowden has witnessed a lot in her long life and has some advice for young people: “Get educated and have a purpose in life.”

Dowden, age 101, earned a degree in home economics at Louisiana State Normal College, as Northwestern State University was then known, in 1943 and from her home in […]

NSU students earn Shreveport Journalism Foundation scholarships

NATCHITOCHES – Two students from Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts were awarded scholarships from the Shreveport Journalism Foundation. Leanna Coy and Brianna Corley each received $1,000

Coy, a junior communication major from Natchitoches, won the Kerry Garland Memorial Scholarship presented to a junior or senior in a journalism or public relations program. […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 15-21

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 15-21 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 15-21 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Nov. 19 — Native American Film Series presents “Black Indians: An American Story” and “Dawnland,” Friedman Student Union, 6 p.m.

Nov. 19 – Phi Beta Delta Virtual Language and Culture Series, 6 p.m.,  […]

NSU, E Lab students share Halloween candy with troops

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s University Programming Council has partnered with Operation Gratitude – Halloween Candy Giveback Program.  The Halloween Candy Give-Back Program has been connecting communities with military and first responder heroes each fall since 2007. Americans across the nation share a portion of their Halloween candy with Operation Gratitude, and they […]

Fall Commencement Information Page is live

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has created a page on the university website where users can find information about Fall 2020 Commencement, which will be held Thursday, Dec. 17-Friday, Dec. 18 in Prather Coliseum.

Click this link https://www.nsula.edu/graduation/ to access general information and Frequently Asked Questions regarding this year’s format, which is being guided by […]

E Lab continues Veterans Day tradition

Watch the virtual program here:  https://youtu.be/pXDq849eTcQ

NATCHITOCHES – Veterans and guests who participated in the Northwestern State University Lab School’s annual Veterans Day program were first greeted with a long line of American flags fluttering along Caldwell Drive with each flag representing a student at the school. Large signs, some created by the students, saluted […]

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