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Faculty translate directives to Spanish-speaking population

NATCHITOCHES –Foreign language professors from Northwestern State University are sharing their skills by translating directives from city and parish government to the Spanish-speaking population of Natchitoches Parish.

Dr. Telba Espinoza-Contreras, director of NSU’s International Student Resource Center, appeared in a video created by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department to announce a city and parish curfew that began […]

COVID Update – April 7, 2020

Thank you for your patience and perseverance as we continue to work through this pandemic crisis. You remain engaged and understanding as you participate in classes and other academic activities, many in a new format.  We continue to face monumental challenges, but a number of you have shared inspirational stories of support and assistance from […]

2nd edition of NSU’s ‘In Good Taste’ cookbook available online

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University First Lady Jennifer Maggio is introducing the second edition of “In Good Taste,” the popular cookbook produced by the Campus Women’s Organization in 1989.

The 2020 edition of “In Good Taste,” features an updated cover design by NSU’s retiring Director of Publications Beth Mann and recipes from recent first ladies Brenda […]

Guidelines for high school essay contest revised

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University has revised guidelines for the 2020 Louisiana High School Essay Contest due to social distancing challenges.  The 2020 Contest theme is “Remembering Louisiana.”

“Entrants may interview any member of their family or surrounding community as long as their interviewee is at least one generation older than […]

WRAC offering online classes so quarantiners can stay fit

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center is continuing to offer live group exercise classes through WebEx during the mandated closures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Classes in kickboxing, cardio, yoga, barre and more are scheduled each week and can be streamed through a laptop, computer of smart device.

“The schedule changes week […]

Update – Friday, April 3, 2020

We have completed the first week of classes after returning from Spring Break and marked another week of working remotely.  Students have been engaged and understanding as they continued their academic activities, many in a new format.  I realize there were monumental challenges for everyone, but a number of people have shared inspirational stories […]

NSU offers flat rate tuition for online learning

NATCHITOCHES – Registration is currently underway for summer and fall classes at Northwestern State University, where flat-rate tuition is available for online learners. eNSU, Louisiana’s first electronic campus, offers accommodating class schedules, personalized instruction, military benefits and financial aid to those who qualify.

Early registration for the 11-week summer session is through May 19. Students taking […]

Maggio announces COVID-19 Grading Policy

To: Faculty, Staff and Students:

As Northwestern continues to assist and support students in every way possible to progress and succeed academically during these challenging times, the university has created a revised grading policy for the Spring, 2020, semester.

Students have provided extensive information and input related to the impact of the pandemic on their classes and […]

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