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NSU awards Romero Nth Degree

Northwestern State University honored Mark Romero, center, during commencement exercises Dec. 18 by presenting him with the Nth Degree, a special honor that recognizes individuals who have gone the extra mile in meritorious service to the university or the community.  Romero recently served out a two-year term as chair of the Board of Supervisors for […]

NSU to observe Christmas/New Year’s break

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold its Christmas-New Year’s break Dec. 21 – Jan. 1, 2021. All NSU campuses will be closed.

Administrative offices will reopen Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Spring 2021 classes begin on Jan, 11, 2021. To sign up for spring classes, go to nsula.edu.

McAlister elected secretary-treasurer of national organization

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Kimberly McAlister, dean of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development at Northwestern State University has been elected to serve as the secretary/treasurer of the Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU).

TECSCU is a national group affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education serving as a […]

NSU awards degrees to 2020 graduates

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 2,035 to Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 graduates.  Because of COVID-19, Spring graduates were recognized with a virtual commencement ceremony in May and given the option, along with Summer graduates, to participate in Fall 2020 Commencement.

NSU will host a series of five carefully planned socially distance commencement ceremonies Dec. […]

Maggio inducted as Barksdale AFB honorary commander

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Chris Maggio, president of Northwestern State University, was one of several community leaders inducted as honorary commanders at Barksdale Air Force Dec. 10.  The goal of the honorary commander program is to build and maintain a strong and lasting bond between Barksdale Air Force Base and surrounding communities, while exposing community leaders […]

Graduate’s long path to degree will help her help others

NATCHITOCHES – Erin Rodgers’ path to earning a college degree began 22 years ago, was detoured by family changes, military deployments and parenting three children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Overcoming those challenges, the 41-year-old will graduate Dec. 18 from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, which […]

Mathews to take part in discussion on work of British composer Martin Ellerby

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands Dr. Jeffrey C. Mathews will co-moderate a worldwide discussion on the music of composer Martin Ellerby on Saturday.

Mathews along with Jack Stamp, the International Composer in Association to the world-renowned Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band, will lead a discussion […]

Two NSU students find path to graduation through Compete LA program

NATCHITOCHES – For Amiee McFarland and Katrina Denman, earning a college degree is something they had pretty much given up on. Both had started college but were unable to finish a degree. The Compete LA initiative got them back on track and they will receive degrees from Northwestern State University this week.

The program […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 13-19

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 13-19 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 13-19 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Dec. 17 – Fall Commencement Exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Livestream at nsula.edu

Dec. 18 – Fall Commencement Exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Livestream at nsula.edu

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