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Ceramics class to begin Jan. 14

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement starting Thursday, Jan. 14. The class will be offered on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Feb. 18 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

The fee is $125 […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 27 – Jan. 2

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 27-Jan. 2 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 27 – Jan. 2 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Dec. 27-Jan. 1 – University closed for Christmas/New Year’s

Campus events and activities for Dec. 20-26

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 20-26 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 20-26 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Dec. 20 – Women’s basketball vs. Mississippi Valley State, Prather Coliseum, 1 p.m.

Dec. 21-Jan. 1 – University closed for Christmas/New Year’s

 

Growing sense of optimism highlights preparations for Spring semester

A Message from NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:

Please allow me to express my heartfelt gratitude and sincere congratulations to everyone associated with Northwestern State University for your monumental efforts and steadfast dedication in making the Fall 2020 semester so successful under such difficult circumstances.

It is not likely that the university has […]

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 […]

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