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Radiologic sciences students win quiz bowl, Curtis honored by peers

SHREVEPORT – A team of five students from Northwestern State University’s Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program won the annual Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Quiz Bowl Competition. The competition was part of the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists’ 66th annual meeting held in Shreveport. 

The team lost its first-round […]

Cookie decorating class to begin July 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a cookie decorating class with royal icing for beginners. The class will start July 30 and continue August 1, 6 and 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in NSU’s Culinary Arts Building.  

The fee for the class is […]

Alumnus Trevor Bailey associate director of bands/director of athletic bands

NATCHITOCHES – Things will look slightly different for Shreveport native and Northwestern State alumnus Trevor Bailey since he last entered Turpin Stadium in 2011. New stadium lights, new field turf, new band uniforms, and a new title. The former baritone section leader will now return to Northwestern State University in the newly formed […]

Campus events and activities for July 14-20

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 14-20 at Northwestern State University. 

July 14– Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

July 15-16 – Presidential Search Committee interviews semifinalists, Magale Recital Hall 

July 15-17 — Department of Health and Human Performance Sport Agility and […]

Center for Excellence in Teaching ribbon cutting set for Sept. 18

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education will hold a ribbon cutting to open the School’s Center for Excellence in Teaching.  The ribbon cutting will take place at noon Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Teacher Education Center Room 113C. The Teacher Education Center is located at 150 Tarleton Drive on the NSU […]

Folk Festival will feature Bluesman Sonny Gullage

Kristen P. Townsend

NATCHITOCHES – Following a family line of musical genius ranging from Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter to grandmother and gospel recording artist, Sister Alberta Gullage, and bassist father, Tony Gullage, who has performed with many well-known musical greats, such as Henry Butler, emerges Sonny Gullage. Sonny is taking […]

Campus events and activities for July 7-13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 7-13 at Northwestern State University. 

July 7 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

July 7-13 – Exhibition by Natchitoches artist Brother Michael […]

Victory Belles to bring music of the early 1940s to Folk Festival

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

 

NATCHITOCHES – At a time when artists such as Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish are household names, a trio of ladies, reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, are capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, especially those with military ties. The Victory Belles are stationed […]

Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2024 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from Northwestern State University, must […]

Annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 20

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will be held on July 20 in conjunction with the 44th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall located at 175 Sam Sibley Drive on the Northwestern State University campus. […]

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