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Maggio discusses Return To Campus plans

The beginning of the Fall, 2020, semester and a new academic year are just a month away, and it will be exciting and gratifying to have students, faculty and staff back together for in-person classes and activities.

There have been extensive and innovative efforts in recent weeks to adapt our campuses, instructional sites and online learning […]

LaToya Jones Burrell named dean of Graduate Education and Accreditation at NCU-Minneapolis

LaToya Jones Burrell (JD, MBA) accepted an offer in June to serve as dean of Graduate Education and Accreditation at North Central University, a Christian university in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

“Since February, she has given excellent interim leadership to the College of Graduate and Professional Education, while continuing to serve in her role as dean of Academic […]

Application deadline for BSN to DNP track is Aug. 1

NATCHITOCHES – The deadline to apply for admission into Northwestern State University’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) track is August 1.

The BSN to DNP program will provide baccalaureate prepared registered nurses doctorate-level education focused on organizational systems leadership. Upon admission into the BSN to […]

Online phlebotomy class to begin July 20

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin on Monday, July 20.

This nine-week course is broken down into two parts. The first part will be six weeks of online classroom instruction. The second part will be a face-to-face hands-on portion that will meet August 31, September 2 […]

City Bank supports Columns Fund

City Bank and Trust of Natchitoches supported the Northwestern State University Columns Fund through an annual donation to the NSU Foundation. From left are Erin Dupree, assistant director of Donor Relations; Jill Bankston, director of Development; Rachel Stephens, banking officer and human resource officer, and Heather Burt, banking officer and internal auditor.

NSU’s CIS master’s program will begin this fall

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is enrolling now for its Master of Science degree in computer information systems, set to begin this fall. The 33-hour program will offer its first three classes, CIS 5300 – Advanced Data Communications Systems, CIS 5600 – Strategic Applications of Enterprise Software and CIS 5810 – Emerging Technologies and Human […]

Campus events and activities for July 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 12-18 at Northwestern State University.

July 12-18 – Registration for fall 2020 semester

Growers, artisans reviving tradition of Acadian brown cotton

ARNAUDVILLE – The revival of a long-standing Cajun tradition has taken root in south Louisiana where artisans, historians and cultural authorities are cultivating interest in Acadian brown cotton and using traditional methods of carding, spinning and weaving to make blankets and textiles that pay homage to the resilience of their French ancestors.

Coton jaune, Acadian brown […]

Alan Crowder named top AMT grad

NATCHITOCHES – Alan Crowder of Plainview was named recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Award upon completion of the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program, a work/study partnership between Northwestern State University, the Central Louisiana Technical Community College – Natchitoches and sponsoring manufacturing companies in the region. Crowder, who is employed with RoyOMartin, was selected based on […]

NSU developing return-to-campus framework

NATCHITOCHES – Staff and administrators at Northwestern State University are preparing for the Fall 2020 semester with a focus on safety along with the continuity of learning and research. Classes will be offered through several modalities, including face-to-face, online and in hybrid format with an emphasis on social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks to […]

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