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NSU leaders focus on strategic partnerships during Capitol Hill visit

NATCHITOCHES – Leadership from Northwestern State University met with Louisiana’s congressional delegation and other officials in Washington, D.C., last week to underscore the pivotal role that higher education plays in preparing Louisiana’s future workforce.

NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones, Vice President of External Affairs Dr. Drake Owens, and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. […]

Retention rates show positive measures

NATCHITOCHES – Fall to spring retention rates for first-time freshman rose to 87.8 percent at Northwestern State University this semester with some departments reporting as high as 90 percent retention of freshmen from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024.

NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones said the increase is a result of a better understanding of incoming students […]

Magnet Pre-K, Kindergarten students get literacy bags

Northwestern State University’s Early Childhood Education program provided Natchitoches Magnet preschool children and their families with literacy activities, resources and support so they can engage in reading and play activities at home. The donation was made possible by a grant from the International Paper Foundation to support the Cradle to College initiative.

Dr. Michelle Brunson started […]

Nursing students will hold toy drive for Shriners Hospitals patients

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Student nursing students are holding a toy drive to benefit patients at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.  The drive will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the Student Union lobby.

Requested are gift cards for meals, retailers and general use; crayons, craft activities, board and card games, fidget […]

NSU announces Black History Month events

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gail Metoyer Jones Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID) will host and cohost a series of events in celebration of Black History Month throughout February.

“These events are designed to honor the rich contributions of the Black community to our nation’s history, culture, and progress. We invite the community to join […]

STEM Day for high schoolers is March 1

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of STEM will host STEM Day for high school students on Friday, March 1.  All students in ninth-12th grades are invited.  STEM Day will take place in NSU’s Student Union Ballroom from 8 a.m.-noon.

“With rapidly emerging technologies and scientific advancements, today is an exciting time to be engaged in […]

Painting class to be offered Feb. 8 and 29

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up your Brush painting class on Feb. 8 and 29 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 […]

Spring Dance Concert to be presented Feb. 8-10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present its spring dance concert Feb. 8-10 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. each evening with a 2 p.m. performance on Feb. 10. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and senior citizens. NSU, BPCC@NSU and […]

Watson Library exhibit celebrates life of late archivist Mary Linn Wernet

Former Archivist Mary Linn Wernet

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Library is hosting an exhibition to honor the late, wide-respected university archivist.  The exhibition, “Wunderkammer:  A Celebration of Mary Linn Wernet Exhibit” will run through May 10 in the Cammie G. Henry Research Center […]

‘Latino Living’ podcast gets tech grant

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association, with the support of NSU-TV News Service, has been awarded a Student Technology Fee Grant of $23,100 to fund equipment for the award-winning podcast “Latino Living.”  The equipment will enable the continued recording of longform interviews that are uploaded to NSU’s Purple Media Network to meet […]

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