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High schoolers invited to STEM Day Sept. 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics invites all ninth-12th grade students to NSU for STEM Day where they can explore degree paths and careers in engineering, mathematics, wildlife and environmental sciences, veterinary science, chemistry, physics and biomedical/microbiology. STEM Day will be from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 27.

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HMT program earns ACPHA accreditation, prepares students for broad range of careers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s HMT program has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration and is the only four-year program in Louisiana accredited by the ACPHA.  Accreditation acknowledges the program’s high academic and professional standards and affirms its standing among elite hospitality programs nationwide.

NSU’s Hospitality Management […]

Astorga commissions as 2LT in the U.S. Army

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted a commissioning ceremony Monday for ROTC Cadet Arianna Astorga of New Iberia.  Astorga graduated from NSU with a bachelor’s degree in health and exercise science with a concentration in pre-occupational therapy and a minor in military leadership.  She was commissioned as a second […]

Chloe Hudson named recipient of Lott Oil Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Chloe Hudson of Natchitoches is the recipient of this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship.  The award is presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co.  Hudson is daughter of Allen Hudson, a five-year employee of Lott […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 25 – 31

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 25-31 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 25-27 – Late registration for fall semester 

Aug. 26 – Commissioning Ceremony for ROTC Cadet Arianna Astorga, President’s Room Student Union, 3 p.m.  

Aug. 29 – ROTC Activation Ceremony, NSU Ballroom, 4 p.m. […]

NSU to form a Fall Winds Concert Band

NATCHITOCHES – Area residents can join members of the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band and NSU faculty, staff and administrators as part of the NSU Fall Winds Concert Band. 

Rehearsals will begin Friday, Sept. 6, and will be held on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. In the William H. Brent […]

NSU Inferno Pitch: The Hottest Idea Wins

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business seeks entries for the 2024 Inferno Pitch, a business plan competition that offers NSU students mentoring and skill building and a chance to win big money for big ideas.

Qualifying participant must submit an application and participate in workshops.  The top 5 finalists are […]

Genovese praises NSU Shreveport campus as nursing program leader

SHREVEPORT – New Northwestern State University President James Genovese visited the university’s Shreveport campus for the first time Tuesday, meeting with students and faculty while praising the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health’s top-ranked programs.  The visit marked a significant opportunity for Genovese to deepen connections with students, faculty and local healthcare partners.

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NSU Steel Band seeking new members

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Steel Band is inviting students and community members to learn a new instrument while playing in a musical ensemble. 

The Steel Band will meet on Thursdays beginning Aug. 22 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 116 of the Fine Arts Annex. Anyone with an interest in learning to […]

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