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NSU pauses for 9/11

The Northwestern State University community paused at 8:46 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 to honor individuals who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families and first responders. The university family observed a moment of silence, sang the national anthem and joined in reflection of Patriot Day and the meaning of freedom, […]

School of Nursing adds new Post Master’s Certificate Program

NATCHITOCHES – A Post Master’s Certificate in Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) at Northwestern State University has been approved by the State Board of Regents.

According to Dr. Dana Clawson, dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health at NSU, Louisiana has a shortage of advanced practice registered nurses who possess specialized […]

Winners of 11th annual Louisiana High School Essay contest named

Hana Le of Ruston High School has been named the first-place winner of the 2019 Northwestern State University Louisiana High School Essay Contest. Le won the honor for her essay “That Gray Area: A Self Reflection on Culture and External Factors.” Emily Savell of Grant High School in Dry Prong won second place for her […]

Phlebotomy Technician course begins Sept. 23

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Phlebotomy Technician course starting Monday, Sept. 23

The classroom portion of the class will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall on NSU’s Natchitoches campus through October 25. […]

Faculty Showcase to be held Sept. 17

NATCHITOCHES – The School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present its annual Faculty Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

The Faculty Art Exhibition will be in Hanchey Gallery beginning at 6:30 p.m. Members of the art faculty will be available for questions and discussion.

The music recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. It […]

Northwestern State has second highest enrollment in school history

NATCHITOCHES—Enrollment at Northwestern State this fall of 10,900 is the second highest in the university’s 135-year history. Student registration is down slightly from last year’s record enrollment of 11,081.

Northwestern’s enrollment has increased by 21 percent over the past five years at a time when college and university enrollment nationwide has declined for seven consecutive years.

NSU […]