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ULS provides statement regarding NSU leadership transition

NATCHITOCHES – The University of Louisiana System released the following statement following a board meeting held earlier today in Baton Rouge.

JUNE 13, 2024

 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WELCOMES DR. MARCUS JONES AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

THE SYSTEM BEGINS SEARCH PROCESS FOR THE […]

‘Latino Living’ podcast earns Telly Awards

By Dr. Nick Taylor, Assistant Professor

New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts

NATCHITOCHES –The announcement of the 2024 Telly Awards was cause for celebration for m,embers of Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association. The HSJA produced podcast “Latino Living” earned two Tellys during this award cycle.  Podcasts Season […]

Artist Edgar Cano will host open studio June 20

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Art Edgar Cano Lopez will host an “Open Studio” beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 20.  Cano’s studio is located in Room 105 of the University Printing building on campus.  The public is invited to attend.

Cano, an award-winning pop-surrealist, will show about 70 […]

DYK bass tournament brings in more than $43,000

NATCHITOCHES –Three incoming Northwestern State University students were named recipients of this year’s Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarships.  They are Ayden Slack of Vivian and Caleb Johnson and Colin Cosenza, both of Many, who will join NSU’s competitive Bass Fishing Team.

The scholarships are funded by the Poche family through proceeds […]

Nurse/educator Dr. Sharonda Johnson: DNP program honed leadership and clinical skills

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Sharonda Johnson of Lafayette, a passionate nurse and nurse educator, believes in making a meaningful impact on patient care and healthcare systems, and that continuous learning and advanced education are essential in meeting that goal. To that end, she earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) through Northwestern State University’s College of […]

Summer Dinner Theatre to present musical, murder mystery

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Summer Dinner Theatre will present two entertaining shows this summer. 

“Destination Rock and Roll” will be performed on June 18-22 and 25-29 and “Live and Let Spy” will be presented on July 16-20 and 23-27. 

“Destination Rock and Roll” celebrates the sound of a nation and a […]

Campus events and activities for June 9-15

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 9-15 at Northwestern State University. 

June 9 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 9 – Early registration for first 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 9 – July 7 – Early registration for […]

ET Department hosts Robotics Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Caroline Church, Lauren Bryant and Riya Weber ran a robot through an accuracy trial, a competition in which the device picks up a tennis ball and deposits it in a small container, during Week 2 of Robotics Camp at Northwestern State University. The three were among several middle school students who […]

Bossier City alumna gives back to NSU in memory of late mom

NATCHITOCHES – A Bossier City businesswoman has created an endowed scholarship in memory of her mother to benefit a female student attending Northwestern State University. Britney Burton Spivey created the Lisa Conklin Burton Scholarship through a donation to the NSU Foundation. Preference will be given to women who are members of Sigma Sigma […]

“Fiddlin’ with the Finest” program to be held in DeRidder June 15

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present the program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on Saturday June 15 at 11 a.m. at the Beauregard Museum at 120 S. Washington in DeRidder. The event is free and open to the public.  

Three past […]

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