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Scholars’ Day to be held Nov. 16

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University will hold its Fall Scholars’ Day on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Registration and check-in begin at 8:30 in the Friedman Student Union. Events include an academic and campus-wide organizational browse, an opportunity for prospective students to view a Scholars’ College class and a student roundtable. Tours of […]

Maggios host Walter Ledet Coffee Club

Northwestern State University President and First Lady Dr. Chris and Jennifer Maggio hosted the Walter Ledet Coffee Club for breakfast Thursday to share information on projects in which the university is currently engaged and initiatives that are on the horizon.  The Coffee Club is comprised of about 35 retired gentlemen who meet daily for coffee, […]

Horn Choir to perform Fall Concert Nov. 13

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Horn Choir will perform in concert on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The ensemble is conducted by Professor of Horn Dr. Christine Coreil.

The group will perform the “Finale” from “The Firebird” by Stravinsky, “Espana” by Chabrier, the Sousa march […]

NSU will host reception for Briarwood Foundation Nov. 14

NATCHITOCHES – The Cammie G. Henry Research Center at Northwestern State University will host a reception to share information about the recovery process that has taken place since Briarwood Nature Preserve was struck by an EF1 tornado on May 8. The reception will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 on the third floor of […]

Applications being accepted for graduate program in computer information systems

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is accepting applications for its new Master of Science in Computer Information Systems. The program was approved in August by the State Board of Regents.

The 33-hour degree program will start in the Fall 2020 semester and will be offered completely online, the only program of its type offered by a […]

Lafayette wins Classic on the Cane Marching Contest

NATCHITOCHES – Lafayette High was named Grand Champion of the 31st annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest held in Turpin Stadium at Northwestern State University. More than 5,000 spectators watched 33 high school bands from Louisiana and Texas take part in the day-long competition, which was livestreamed at banddirector.com. The event was sponsored by […]

Pi Kappa Phi breaks ground on new house

NATCHITOCHES – The Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University broke ground on a new fraternity house with active members, alumni, friends and NSU administrators joining the occasion, held in conjunction with Homecoming festivities.

 

The new house will be located on NSU’s Organization Row with an expected completion date of July […]

First Lady, student volunteers support literacy at local school

Northwestern State University First Lady Jennifer Maggio read to second graders at L.P. Vaughn Monday as part of her on-going service initiative Forks Up for Literacy.  Following a long career as a teacher and school administrator, Maggio has actively encouraged student groups and others to assist with needs in the community, particularly with literacy and […]

Northwestern Theatre and Dance to present “Songs for a New World”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern Theatre and Dance will perform “Songs for a New World” Nov. 6-10 and 13-16 in Theatre West. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6-9 and 13-16 with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on Nov. 10. Tickets are $15 and $12 for students and senior citizens. Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School […]

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