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Opelousas veteran returns to NSU to complete academic journey begun in 1971

NATCHITOCHES – Donald Smith of Opelousas will collect a diploma from Northwestern State University on May 9, a goal in the making since 1971.  Smith, 70, will receive a Bachelor of General Studies during afternoon commencement, a bucket list item that involved learning to navigate online classes while balancing family responsibilities.

Smith graduated from Natchitoches Central […]

Campus events and activities for May 5-11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 5-11 at Northwestern State University. 

Feb. 1 – May 10 — “Wunderkammer: A Celebration of Mary Linn Wernet Exhibit,” Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library 

April 8 – May 10 — “Postsecret Project: Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Has a […]

Tyler, Texas, mom fulfills dream of earning degree in Radiologic Sciences

NATCHITOCHES – Brandy Smith of Tyler, Texas, a mother of five and first-generation college graduate, said that pushing fear aside, accepting help and believing in her own abilities were key factors in completing her degree.  Smith will graduate from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences May 8.

Since childhood, Smith dreamed […]

NSU Foundation, Lott Oil will unveil ‘giving pump’ Monday, May 6

NATCHITOCHES – Officials from Northwestern State University and management from Lott Oil will gather Monday, May 6 to unveil the “giving pump” at Shop A Lott’s South Drive location in Natchitoches. The public is invited to attend.

Through an agreement between Lott Oil and the NSU Foundation, a portion of proceeds from the “giving pump” will […]

Pineville student artist win Borders Scholarship, Meraki Award

NATCHITOCHES – Skye Marie Dager of Pineville is the winner of the 2024 Meraki Scholarship presented to a student in Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art.  Artist James Borders established the scholarship to honor the memory of his wife, Lisa Chesser Borders, who lost her battel with cancer in 2018 at age […]

Cadets recognized for military, academic excellence

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science, LTC Joshua Drake and senior military faculty hosted the Spring 2024 awards program April 25 to honor Reserve Officers’ Training Corp cadets for academic, military and leadership achievements.  ROTC’s mission is to recruit, educate, develop and inspire cadets with a focus on academics. Information on NSU’s […]

Conservation Club focuses on conservation, beautification and wildlife management

Northwestern State University’s Conservation Club, along with other student group volunteers, participated in Earth Day and Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Love the Boot Week by hosting cleanups and distributing water bottles to the university community.

Under the director of faculty sponsor JD Cox, the NSU Conservation Club distributed no-cost refillable water bottles to raise awareness of their […]

Graduating educators recognized with Gold Apple Pins

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development hosted a Gold Apple pinning ceremony for senior students who will graduate this semester with Bachelor’s Degrees in Education and begin their career as educators.  On the front row from left are Jenna Pottmeyer of Dry Creek, Sarah Edelen of Stonewall, Erin Smith […]

Campus events and activities for April 28 – May 4

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 28 – May 4 at Northwestern State University. 

Feb. 1 – May 10 — “Wunderkammer: A Celebration of Mary Linn Wernet Exhibit,” Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library 

April 8 – May 10 — “Postsecret Project: Everyone Has a Story, […]

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