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NSU student decides current time is right to start an Optimist Club

NATCHITOCHES – Mekayla Jenkins probably couldn’t have selected a better time to help start an Optimist Club at Northwestern State University.

She hesitated about starting a chapter of the international volunteer organization at NSU last fall when so many things were happening that would have kept many from getting involved in any new project.

“2020 was definitely […]

Master’s program in radiologic sciences ranked seventh in the country

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences is ranked seventh in the United States by Best Health Degrees, an independent, free online source for information on healthcare degrees and careers.

Best Health Degrees researched schools offering online/hybrid programs in Radiation Sciences and that are eligible to offer federal financial aid. The programs […]

NSU Shreveport classes remain virtual; all other classes resume Wednesday

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University will resume classes on all learning platforms (face-to-face, online and Hy-flex) on campuses in Natchitoches, Leesville and Alexandria Wednesday, Feb. 24.  Classes on NSU’s Shreveport campus will continue to be held virtually until all water issues have been resolved.

“All face-to-face classes will remain virtual for the Shreveport campus. All nursing and […]

NSU will resume in-person classes Wednesday

NATCHITOCHES – As conditions continue to improve in regards to power and water restoration, Northwestern State University will begin holding in-person classes beginning Wednesday, Feb. 24 on campuses in Natchitoches, Leesville and Alexandria. Faculty and staff work schedules will also return to normal Wednesday.

The university will make a decision and announcement about whether to reopen […]

NSU classes will be online Monday, Feb. 22 and Tuesday, Feb. 23

NATCHITOCHES – All classes on all Northwestern State University campuses will be held virtually Monday, Feb. 22 and Tuesday, Feb. 23 as power and water issues continue to be addressed and restored throughout the region.
Faculty and staff except for personnel providing essential on-site services as determined by their supervisors will continue to work remotely. An […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 21-27

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 21-27 at Northwestern State University.

Feb. 22 – Women’s basketball vs. Nicholls, Prather Coliseum, 4 p.m.

Feb. 22 – Men’s basketball vs. Houston Baptist, Prather Coliseum, 7 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Tennis vs. LSU-Alexandria, Jack Fisher Tennis Complex, 1 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Softball vs. Grambling, Lady Demon […]

NSU will hold virtual classes Monday, Feb. 22

NATCHITOCHES – All classes on all Northwestern State University campuses Monday, Feb. 22 will be virtual.  Faculty and staff except for personnel providing essential on-site services as determined by their supervisors will continue to work remotely.  An update on classes and work schedules for the remainder of the week will be issued Sunday afternoon, Feb. […]

Local groups support NSU Food Pantry

NATCHITOCHES – Three local groups supported Northwestern State University’s Food Pantry through a donation of non-perishable items. PEO BK Chapter, Cane River Readers book club and Faith Joy Sunday school class from First Baptist Church collected and delivered items to the Food Pantry, which provides food, toiletries and other necessities for NSU and BPCC@NSU students […]

NSU working to accommodate students during winter utility outage

NATCHITOCHES – As of Thursday afternoon, Feb. 18, power had been restored to most residence halls on the main campus of Northwestern State University, except for University Place 2. Water pressure remains low at all campus buildings, except for UP 2, which does not have water due to burst lines.

In the event power is not […]

Residential students can seek shelter at Iberville Dining Hall

With intermittent power outages and running water issues affecting residence halls on the main campus of Northwestern State University, residential students who are without power can report to Iberville Dining Hall, which is powered by a generator.

Students who are residents of Varnado Hall, University Columns, University Place 1 and University Place 2 who are without […]

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