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Winners Announced for 12th Annual NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest
By Dr. Shayne Rasmussen
NATCHITOCHES – LaKin Ogilvie of Simpson High School has been named the first place winner of the 2020 Northwestern State University Louisiana High School Essay Contest. Ogilvie won the honor for her essay “The Giver of Gifts.” Julia Kapusta of Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans won second place for her essay […]
NSU to offer online Mentor Teacher Training Program
NATCHITOCHES – An online Mentor Teacher Training Program will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement and the NSU School of Education starting Aug. 17.
The program consists of two courses, one offered in the fall and one offered in the spring, and when combined are […]
Stave coauthors latest study of Toni Morrison novel
NATCHITOCHES – A collection of essays on American novelist, editor and professor Toni Morrison (1931-2019) has been published by the University Press of Mississippi. The book was coedited by Dr. Holly Stave, a professor of English in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University and preeminent Morrison scholar. The collection, entitled “New Critical Essays […]
Hendricks named NSU Middle Lab principal
NATCHITOCHES – Casey Hendricks has been named principal of the Northwestern State University Middle Lab School.
“NSU Middle Lab has a rich tradition. As the new principal, I will strive to continue those traditions as well as build new ones. This school has a special place in my heart, and I am proud to be a […]
CIS alumna finding success in I-20 Cyber-Tech Corridor
NATCHITOCHES – When Taylor Spencer was in high school, she was more interested in symphonies than software. But a trip to Northwestern State University’s Senior Day caused her to consider a new field.
Spencer, a 2018 graduate in computer information systems with a concentration in application development and a minor in business administration, […]
Weinzettle named to CSWE commission
NATCHITOCHES – Dr Ruth Weinzettle, professor and head of Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work, has been appointed to the Commission on Accreditation (COA)of the Council on Social Work Education. Weinzettle has served as a site visitor for the COA for the past 10 years, visiting and reporting on university social work programs seeking […]
Poe earns award for research project
NATCHITOCHES – Abigail Poe of Natchitoches, a spring 2020 graduate in biology, was recognized for a research project completed while working with the National Center for Preservation Training and Technology and the National Park Service. The award is presented annually to individuals from around the world, typically those who are students or early career, based […]
Campus events and activities for July 26 – Aug. 1
NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 26 – Aug. 1 at Northwestern State University.
July 26 – Aug. 1 – Registration for fall 2020 semester
July 28 – Department of Engineering Technology Risk Mitigation Workshop via WebEx, 10 a.m.
NSU will host All-Greek Centennial Celebration
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host a Greek Centennial Celebration April 9-11, 2021. All members of every fraternity and sorority chapter that has ever called NSU home is invited to join the celebration. The weekend celebration will include a riverbank festival, gala and All-Greek worship service.
Festivities will begin Friday, April 9 at Flavor of […]
