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NSU TV News team presented with graduation stoles

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts began a new tradition by awarding graduation stoles to seniors who participated with the NSU-TV News team.  Graduating seniors are Madelyn Dupont of Washington, Travis Mitchell and Tamarraw Powell of Natchitoches and Sharissa Tanner of Lebeau.

Advised by Department Head Dr. Brian Gabrial, […]

NSU hosts annual Robotics Competition online

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted the sixth annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structure Show (RC&SC3) through online delivery this year.  Nine teams participated in the competition that promotes STEM-related activities intended to guide students towards careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The competition was open to all middle schools […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 6-12

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 6-12 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 6-12 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Dec. 6-8 — Virtual Christmas Gala, link available at capa.nsula.edu/gala.

Dec. 6 — Men’s basketball vs. Louisiana-Monroe, Prather Coliseum, 2 p.m.

Dec. 8-10 — Maker’s Faire, Orville Hanchey Art Gallery, 9 a.m. – 6 […]

NSU Chamber Choir to present “Lessons and Carols” Dec. 8

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a virtual performance of the candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will conduct the Chamber Choir. This is the 30th consecutive year the NSU Chamber Choir has presented […]

NSU alum Koss named TANA president-elect

NATCHITOCHES – Brad Koss, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and 1993 graduate of Northwestern State University, was recently named the 2020-21 president-elect of the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA). Koss, who is the CRNA Manager of Education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, will take office as the TANA president in […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 29 – Dec. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 29 -Dec. 5 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Nov. 30 – University reopens after Thanksgiving break

Dec. 2-8 — Virtual Christmas Gala, link available at capa.nsula.edu/gala

Dec. 3 – 12th annual (virtual) Multicultural Christmas Concert, 6 p.m. (Contact  […]

NSU will conclude Fall 2020 semester with health and safety protocols in place

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host its last week of classes after Thanksgiving break with all health and safety protocols in place, according NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio.  NSU will observe all mandates set forth by Gov. John Bel Edwards with Phase 2 modifications as the semester concludes.

The university has one week of classes […]

Christmas Gala to be presented online Dec. 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present its annual Christmas Gala in a video format that will be available starting Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gala cannot be presented in its normal format, so […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 22-28

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 22-28 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 22-28 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Nov. 23-27 – University closed for Thanksgiving

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