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Campus events and activities for Dec. 22-28

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 22-28 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 22 – Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Dec. 23 – Jan. 5 – University closed for Christmas/New Year’s holiday

Patrick delivers message of encouragement and hope

Acclaimed writer, editor and teacher Denise Lewis Patrick, was guest speaker during Dec. 20 commencement exercises at Northwestern State University.  Patrick is a Natchitoches native who earned a degree in journalism at NSU in 1977 and a master’s in creative writing from the University of New Orleans. A long-time resident of the New York City […]

Top grads from afternoon commencement recognized

Northwestern State University recognized the top graduates from after commencement exercises that included those earning degrees in general studies and engineering technology from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Technology and the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.  From left are State Senator-elect Louie Bernard, NSU President Dr. […]

Top grads from morning commencement recognized

Northwestern State University recognized top graduates from the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development, the Louisiana Scholars’ College and the College of Arts and Sciences prior to morning commencement exercises in Prather Coliseum.  On the front row from left are NSU alumna and commencement speaker Denise Lewis Patrick with Samantha Morris of Longview, […]

NSU to close Dec. 21 – Jan. 5 for holiday break

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed Dec. 21 – Jan. 5 for the winter break. Administrative offices will reopen Monday, Jan. 6. Spring 2020 classes begin Monday, Jan. 13.

Watson Library will close Dec. 20 at noon and will reopen Monday, Jan. 6.

The Randall J. Webb Wellness Recreation and Activity Center […]

NSU announces Fall, Summer 2019 graduates

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University conferred degrees to 943 graduates who completed coursework in the Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 semesters.  The commencement speaker was author Denise Lewis Patrick.

Fall graduates listed by hometown are as follows.

 

Abbeville — Nacolbe Mitchell, Bachelor of General Studies, Kayla Marceaux, Bachelor of Science; Holly Bordelon, Master of Education;

Abita Springs – […]

ADK supports Cradle to College project

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honor society for women educators, hosted a Christmas party with a twist and collected five cases of school supplies that were donated to the Cradle to College initiative spearheaded by early childhood education students and faculty at Northwestern State University. Members brought […]

Online MAT among the best in the U.S.

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Master of Arts in Teaching degree program has been ranked Louisiana’s top on-line master’s degree program on the list of Best Value Teacher Prep Master’s Programs compiled by Teacher.org, a resource that provides information for and by teachers regarding degree pathways, careers and scholarships.

 

Teacher.org combed through hundreds of schools around […]

Creole Heritage Center supports Boys to Men Club

The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University presented a check to the Boys to Men’s Club, a local youth organization designed to teach young males life skills prior to entering high school, during the CHC Christmas open house Dec. 17.  Funds were generated by the Legacy Fun Run and Walk that took place in […]

IP supports Cradle to College initiative

NATCHITOCHES – The International Paper Foundation contributed $1,000 to the Cradle to College initiative, a project that seeks to remap the path for at-risk youngsters by providing early literacy activities and support to children and families with limited resources so that children can engage in literacy activities at home with their parents.

 

Kelly Trumbo, communications coordinator […]

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