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Diplomas are in the mail

Bruce Dyjack, coordinator of Postal Services at Northwestern State University, prepared to mail over 1,300 diplomas to spring 2020 graduates this week.  Dyjack said about half were set to be mailed Wednesday and the other half Thursday.  NSU honored Spring 2020 graduates with a virtual commencement ceremony May 8 and has scheduled a traditional graduation […]

Veteran honored for helping other Northwestern State students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students taking classes at Barksdale Air Force Base have found one of their most valuable resources is a fellow student who understands them very well.

China Whitwer, a senior nursing major, has been named as a recipient of a Student Veteran Leadership Award by G.I. Jobs Magazine. The magazine recognized Whitwer […]

NSU looks forward to fall reopening

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is joining sister schools in the University of Louisiana System in planning a return to face-to-face instruction for the Fall 2020 semester.  NSU, along with other institutions, is designing plans specific to the NSU community that prioritize the health and safety of students, faculty and staff and the university’s educational […]

NSU WRAC, Rec Complex will reopen next week

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center and the NSU Recreation Complex will reopen next week.  Health and safety protocols will be observed, including social distancing and other measures to provide a safe and healthy environment for patrons and staff.  Guidelines may be revised in conjunction with state mandates.

WRAC hours for the […]

Maggio outlines CARES Act policies

As a result of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27. It includes funding allocations made to colleges and universities across the country.  On April 9, the Department of Education issued the first guidance […]

Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement will feature speakers, graduate videos

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host virtual commencement exercises honoring Spring 2020 graduates beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.  Four videos, one for each academic college, will posted at nsu.la/SpringGrad2020 and premiered live on the university’s Facebook page (nsu.la/Facebook) for graduates and their loved ones. The virtual ceremony will include many elements of […]

NSU creates center for Positivity, Well-being and Hope

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is launching an initiative to help students, faculty and staff stay connected and feel encouraged during challenging circumstances. The Center of Positivity, Well-being and Hope at www.nsula.edu/positivity, is an online forum where the NSU community can share uplifting performance art, visual art, photographs and inspirational writing, according to Neeru […]

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