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NSU will offer three new physical science concentrations this fall

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of STEM has received approval for three new physical science degree concentrations that will be available this fall. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science can opt for concentrations in physics, forensic laboratory and biochemistry.

“We still offer the bachelor’s degree in physical science with a chemistry concentration […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to present the musical “Goosebumps”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the musical “Goosebumps” March 6-10 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. on March 6-9 with a 2 p.m. performance on March 10. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and senior citizens. NSU, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to take south Louisiana tour

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Jazz Orchestra will be on the road wrapping two concert dates around a performance at the 54th Annual Loyola Jazz Ensemble Festival. 

The ensemble, directed by Galindo Rodriguez, will play at Jennings High School on March 1 for a group of high school, middle school and beginning […]

Pianist Joseph Fleetwood to present recital March 5

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist Joseph Fleetwood will present a recital on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15. Northwestern State University, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts students are admitted free with a current student […]

NSU Wind Symphony to host Invitational Band Festival

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Wind Symphony will host several regional concert bands in the Second Annual Invitational Band Festival with composer-in-residence, Katahj Copley on Feb. 28-29. 

The event will feature Composer-in-Residence Katahj Copley and visiting clinician Dr. Frank Tracz, director of bands at Kansas State University. 

“The festival serves NSU as a […]

Demons on Fire – Student-athlete Maygan Shaw blazing her own trail

NATCHITOCHES – As a student-athlete and aspiring nurse Maygan Shaw is blazing a trail at Northwestern State University. The junior sprinter from Pineville finished ninth out of 71 participants with a time of 54.63 in the 400-meter dash and, along with teammates, recorded another personal best (24.08) in the 200-meter at the Jarvis Scott Open […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 25 – March 2

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 25 – March 2 at Northwestern State University. 

Feb. 1 – May 10 — “Wunderkammer: A Celebration of Mary Linn Wernet Exhibit,” Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library 

Feb. 1-29 – Faculty Art Exhibition, Orville Hanchey Gallery 

Feb. 27 […]

Posey family fulfills scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The Posey family of Natchitoches made a donation to the Northwestern State University Foundation to fully endow a scholarship that honors the late Allen and Mary Lee Posey, a couple who were active in the Natchitoches community and at NSU for more than 50 years.  The funds will be matched dollar for dollar […]

Prospective students and parents invited to NSide View Day on March 2

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of University Recruiting will hold its annual Spring NSide View Day on Saturday, March 2 beginning at 8 a.m.  

During the event, prospective students and parents can tour campus facilities and get information on financial aid, living on campus, housing, meal plans, campus involvement and amenities, such […]

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