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Living Library focuses on ‘Women Preserving Natchitoches’

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted a panel of women devoted to preservation of historic Natchitoches and Cane River for the Fall 2023 Watson’s Living Library event, a series in which individuals share their first-hand account of what they saw or lived through.  The session, titled “Women Preserving Natchitoches,” scratched the surface of preservation initiatives […]

NSU gets Title III grant to assist low income students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has been awarded a Title III “Elevate U” grant in the amount of $2,072,425 to support initiatives aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates for low-income students.

“Essentially, the grant will help students make purposeful choices in selecting a field of study, determine the most appropriate academic path and ensure they […]

Marksville student’s Sky Technologies wins 2023 Inferno Pitch

NATCHITOCHES – Sky Technologies is winner of the 2023 Inferno Pitch, a business model competition sponsored by Northwestern State University’s School of Business.  Sky Technologies is a company that empowers businesses with comprehensive data analytics services, delivering actionable insights for informed decision-making and a competitive edge.

Sky Technologies is the brainchild of Joshua Pierite, a senior […]

NSU will host CLE sessions Nov. 17

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business is offering courses in Continuing Legal Education.  The School will offer one hour of Ethics, 1 hour in Professionalism and 1 hour of Law Office Management Friday, Nov. 17 in Russell Hall.

The cost is $250 for the full session or $60 per credit hour. Proceeds go towards […]

Maker’s Faire will be Dec. 5-8

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic art will host the annual Maker’s Faire Dec. 5-8 in Orville Hanchey Gallery.  Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.

Students and faculty from the department host the sale each December at the start of the gift-giving season to offer unique and […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 12-18 at Northwestern State University. 

Nov. 12-18 – Registration for Spring 2024 semester available through NSU Connect 

Nov. 12 – NSU Jazz Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 3 p.m. # 

Nov. 13 – LHSAA Cross Country Championships, NSU campus, all day  […]

Voice actor Andy Field will speak at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host voice actor and NSU alum Andy Field to speak to art, film and music business students.  Field will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Magale Recital Hall. The talk is free and open to the public

Andy Field

Field […]

Elementary Lab students honor veterans

Fourth grader Noah Smith read his winning essay, “Recognition of Veteran’s Day,” for students, parents, grandparents and veteran guests during the Northwestern State University Elementary Lab’s annual Veteran’s Day tribute, an event that included a procession of veterans, singing of national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance and keynote speaker Mike Cozad, Operation Enduring Freedom veteran and […]

Rose, Smith join CAPA Hall of Fame

Northwestern State University’s Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts honored long-time faculty members Richard Rose and Tony Smith as this year’s inductees into the CAPA Hall of Fame. The two were recognized during Homecoming festivities Nov. 4.  From left are Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Greg Handel, Scott Burrell, director of […]

Inductees into Hall of Distinguished Educators recognized

Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development honored 2023 inductees into the Hall of Distinguished Educators, along with other honorees. From left are Dr. Neeru Deep, interim dean of the College; Dr. Vickie Gentry, who was named a Friend to Education; Hall of Distinguished Educators Ben LaGrone, Phillip McClung, Carolyn Burroughs, Janna […]

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