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Music Ed grad pushed through adversity towards degree, earned Perseverance Award

NATCHITOCHES – A positive attitude and a dose of determination helped Jose Del Rio of Boutte complete his academic journey at Northwestern State University.  Del Rio is earning a bachelor’s degree in music education (vocal) K-12, following a semester of challenges that included car trouble, flu, weather disruptions and other frustrations.  NSU’s School of Education […]

Shop A Lott’s Fuel Their Future pump opens

NATCHITOCHES – Pump #1 at Shop A Lott/Chevron, 620 South Drive, Natchitoches, is officially open as the “Fuel Their Future” purple pump.  A portion of proceeds from fuel sales at Pump #1 will be donated to the Northwestern State University Foundation to support student scholarships.  A ribbon-cutting Monday, May 6 brought together executives from Shop […]

Driver education class to be offered in June, July

NATCHITOCHES – Two sessions of a driver education course will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement in June and July. 

The first session will be taught on June 3-6. The deadline to register is May 17. A mandatory parent meeting will be on May 21 at […]

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 […]

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