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NSU student journalist named Louisiana’s only SPJ student rep

Natchitoches – Lia Portillo of Galliano, a senior at Northwestern State University, has accepted a position as the sole student representative for The Society of Professional Journalists-Louisiana. Portillo, who is majoring in New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts, is editor in chief of The Current Sauce, the university’s student newspaper, and engaged in […]

Three sessions of painting class to be offered in October

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Oct. 3, 17 and 24. from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session. 

In the class, participants will learn […]

NSU cuts ribbon on Center for Excellence in Teaching

Natchitoches – Northwestern State University’s School of Education hosted a ribbon-cutting for the new Center for Excellence in Teaching, which will serve aspiring teachers through mentoring, coaching, workshops, service projects and well-being awareness. The CET is located in Room 113 C of the Teacher Education Center.  Joining the ribbon-cutting were, from left, Dr. […]

Chilean dance group to perform Friday at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – The Circadiano dance troupe of Chile will perform at Northwestern State University on Friday, Sept. 20 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. The event begins with a dance/film presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a conversation with the artist and the performance at 7 p.m. Circadiano’s appearance is sponsored by the NSU Department […]

Sept. 30 Language and Culture Series lecture will focus on Taiwan

Natchitoches – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta will present this semester’s Language and Culture Series focusing on the Taiwan at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 in the Varnado Hall Ballroom.  Dr. Chialing Hsiehwill be guest lecturer offering insights into the language and culture of Taiwan.  Hsieh is a pianist and […]

NSU Scholar’s experience with Governor’s Fellows Program enhances interest in government, economic development

Natchitoches – Alex Engstrom believes in solving problems through dialogue, partnerships and putting aside politics.

Engstrom is a junior in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University and last year founded Demons in Government, a student group focused on cultivating a spirit of political awareness and responsibility.  His interest in government and economic […]

NSU shines with multiple wins at Louisiana Nurses Foundation Nightingale Gala

Natchitoches – The Louisiana Nurses Foundation recognized Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing with several awards during the LNF Nightingale Gala.

NSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program was named Nursing School of the Year for the Graduate Degree Program. Dr. Aimee Badeaux, interim dean of the College of Nursing and […]

Guest artists to work with NSU dance students on”Dancescapes”

NATCHITOCHES – Guest artists Brandon Collwes and Eric Rivera will be creating and staging works for “Dancescapes,” which will be presented Oct. 17-19 by Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance. 

Collwes was with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and is now with the Liz Gerring Dance Company. Cunningham was an American dancer […]

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