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NSU earns A in teacher prep classroom management

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a non-partisan not-for-profit research and policy organization, for strong training in classroom management strategies.

This month, NCTQ released its 2020 Teacher Prep Review:  Clinical Practice and Classroom Management, which […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 18-24

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 18-24 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 19 – Online schedule of Spring 2021 classes available

Oct. 19-22 – LifeShare blood drive, Kyser Brickway, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Oct. 19 – Virtual Nursing and Health Professions Fair, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Oct. 19 – Department of Engineering Technology […]

Prejean named Miss NSU, Hopkins named Mr. NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Kristen Prejean of Lafayette has been named Miss NSU and Nicholas Hopkins of Bossier City has been named Mr. NSU by students at Northwestern State University. The honor is one of the highest a Northwestern State student can receive and is based on academic achievement and involvement in campus activities.

“Looking back on all […]

Alpha Lambda Delta chapter wins national award

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Success has been awarded the Maintaining the Flame Award for activities during the 2019-20 academic year.  This award highlights continued excellence in programming, internal communications, campus visibility and overall presentation of their application.

The successful chapter at Northwestern State University was […]

Alum Demetri Hill to be recognized as SWASAP Achiever

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumnus Demetri M. Hill has been selected as the 2020 Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP) TRIO Achiever Awardee for Louisiana. Each year, SWASAP recognizes one TRIO alumnus from each state who has made significant civic, community or professional contributions and show that participation in the TRIO programs had […]

Engineering Technology will host virtual open house Oct. 19

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host a virtual open house in conjunction with Manufacturing Month.  The virtual event will highlight programs of study, career opportunities and post-baccalaureate certifications.

The virtual open house will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19.  Guests can join through the following portals.

WebEx

https://tinyurl.com/y4d25v2f

Meeting Number: 146 777 […]

KNWD celebrates College Radio Day

Natchitoches, Louisiana (Oct. 12, 2020)— KNWD-FM 91.7, Northwestern State University’s student-run radio station, held a campus event Oct. 2 celebrating World College Radio Day. The event, on NSU’s iconic brickway, raised awareness of the unique programming and services KNWD provides.

“College radio is one of the last vestiges of creative radio programming, and KNWD Radio at Northwestern State University is one such innovative and fearless […]

Documentary by NSU professor/filmmaker to be released on digital platforms

NATCHITOCHES – Following an acclaimed run on the film festival circuit and a broadcast on STARZ comes the announcement that award-winning documentary filmmaker and Northwestern State University professor Melody Gilbert’s “Silicone Soul,” which explores the emotional connection some people have to synthetic companions, is being released on digital platforms such as iTunes and Amazon Prime […]

For Scott, instrumental versatility is second nature

NATCHITOCHES – When it comes to musical instruments, saying Daniel Scott is versatile is quite an understatement.

Scott, a junior music education major at Northwestern State University, will be featured on four different instruments when the NSU Jazz Orchestra performs on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Seating is limited […]

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