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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 […]

NSU to hold summer rock camp June 17-21

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Music will hold a summer rock music camp June 17-21 from 8 a.m. until noon in the Fine Arts Annex. 

Students ages 12-18 will get hands-on instruction to be able to sing and learn to play instruments such as electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums […]

Electronic music pioneer Neil Rolnick in concert June 7

NATCHITOCHES – Electronic and electro acoustic composer and musician Neil Rolnick will appear in concert at Northwestern State University at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 in Magale Recital Hall.  Rolnick will present “WakeUp: mashups & laptop performances,” accompanied by art visuals by artists such as filmmaker Barbara Hammer.

The event is sponsored […]

Dr. Jarred Sepulvado discusses challenges, rewards of completing NSU’s Nurse Anesthesia doctoral program

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Jarred Sepulvado, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Bossier City said the journey through Northwestern State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program was challenging, time-consuming and definitely worth the sacrifice.  Sepulvado, who works at Willis-Knighton Bossier, completed the DNP concentration in nurse anesthesia this past December and continues to […]

44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to be held July 20

NATCHITOCHES – The 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. The festival’s curated showcase of Louisiana folk musicians, food vendors and traditional crafts persons will open at 9 a.m. with […]

Junior Robotics Camp a ‘vibrant and energetic’ success

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted Junior Robotics Camp last week with 32 fourth-sixth graders representing several Natchitoches Parish schools participating.  “The camp was a fantastic experience, filled with fun and learning for all participants,” said Dr. Shahriar Hossain, professor and interim department chair.  Hossain, along with Dr. Moftah Ali and Dr. […]

Campus events and activities for June 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 2-8 at Northwestern State University. 

June 2-8 — Early registration for summer and fall semesters available through NSUConnect  

June 3-7 – NSU Summer Art Camp, Robots Everywhere, Ages 5-11, Room 205, Fine Arts Annex, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

June […]

Dr. Marcus Jones will rejoin ULS staff

NATCHITOCHES – The following message was distributed to faculty, staff and students Friday, May 31 by Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones.  Jones made the announcement in tandem with communication from the University of Louisiana System office.

Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, and Natchitoches Community,

It is with gratitude that I announce my departure as President of […]

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