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Northwestern Men’s Chorus, Cane River Singers to present concert Sunday

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern Men’s Chorus and Cane River Singers will present a concert entitled “Glorious Mystery” on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

The Men’s Chorus will perform music on themes of […]

NSU Homecoming will take place as planned, updates forthcoming

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Homecoming activities and events as planned Nov. 3-4.  The school announced on Oct. 26 that the remainder of the football season has been cancelled following the death of a student-athlete, but administrators and staff will continue with activities to honor students and alumni.

In a message to the student […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 29 – Nov. 4 at Northwestern State University. 

Oct. 29 – NSU Theatre and Dance Presents “The Wedding Singer,” A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 2 p.m. 

Oct. 31 – Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. $ # 

Nov. 2 – […]

NSU Wind Symphony to present fall concert Nov. 2

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Wind Symphony will present a concert on Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream link is provided for those who are unable to attend in person at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

Dr. Nicholaus Cummins is the […]

University receives Excellence in Diversity Award

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual HEED Award is a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Northwestern State will […]

Pick Up Your Brush class to be offered Nov. 2, 16 and 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Nov. 2, 16 and 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. 

In the class, participants will learn the art of painting […]

NSU cancels football season, head coach resigns

NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – Northwestern State University announced today, October 26, that it has canceled the remainder of the 2023 football season due to the recent passing of junior safety, Ronnie Caldwell. The school cites the mental health and wellbeing of its student-athletes as the primary reason for its decision.

“Ronnie was a beloved member of our […]

Delphins honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearers

NATCHITOCHES – Cane River Creole cultural authorities Nicol and F.J. Delphin were named Louisiana Tradition Bearers by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches. Serving as a Folklife Ambassador for the Louisiana Folklife Commission, Dr. Shane Rasmussen, professor […]

Award-winning ‘Latino Living’ podcast returns for Season 2

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association returns with Season 2 of “Latino Living,” a podcast produced in cooperation with the Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts.  The podcast is produced by and for students with the goal of sharing, discussing and bringing to light issues faced by Hispanics living in […]

NSU will honor Hall of Distinguished Educators inductees

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will honor several individuals during Homecoming Festivities Nov. 3-4.

Honorees who will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Educators will be Ben LaGrone of Colfax, Phillip McClung and Janna Masson Maggio of Natchitoches; Janice Marie Barrios Moreau of Alexandria and Carolyn Williamson Burroughs […]

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