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NSU student Daynie Edwards named College Miss Majorette of Louisiana

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University student Daynie Edwards has been named the National Baton Twirling Association 2024 College Miss Majorette of Louisiana.

Edwards, the feature twirler in the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, will represent Louisiana in the 77th Annual Miss Majorette of America Competition at the University of Notre […]

Dr. Jack Russell Professorship funds to be matched by BoR

NATCHITOCHES – A professorship established in Northwestern State University’s School of Business that honors the memory of a dedicated professor of computer information systems has reached a level that qualifies to be matched by the Louisiana Board of Regents.

The Dr. Jack P. Russell Professorship in Business and Computer Information Systems was created with an initial […]

Phlebotomy class to begin May 6

NATCHITOCHES – A phlebotomy technician training class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement in Natchitoches beginning May 6 in South Hall on NSU’s Natchitoches campus. The deadline to register is May 1.

This seven-week face-to-face course, which includes 50 required venipuncture sticks, is designed […]

NSU hosts “Wild About Special Olympics” Red River Games

NATCHITOCHES – The Red River Games Special Olympics opened with a torch run for athletes who competed in track and field events, arts, crafts and field day games at Northwestern State University March 19. Athletes from CENLA, East Natchitoches Elementary, Fairview, Goldonna, Lakeview, Marthaville Natchitoches Central, Natchitoches Junior High, Natchitoches Magnet, NSU Middle Lab, Provencal, […]

Work choreographed by faculty member Alex McBride performed at regional conference

NATCHITOCHES – A work by Northwestern State Assistant Professor of Theatre Alex McBride, “falling apart, falling together,” was performed at the Gala Concert of the annual American College Dance Association (ACDA) South Conference held at Belhaven University.

McBride’s work was one of nine chosen out of 28 submissions and closed the Gala […]

NSU threw a party and everyone showed up

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University threw a party Friday night and everyone showed up. The school’s annual spring fund raiser, Flavor of Louisiana, drew more than 700 guests to mix and mingle while sampling Louisiana seafood dishes prepared by some of the region’s most popular chefs. Guests enjoyed seafood wontons, crawfish and grits, jambalaya and […]

Portillo, Williams win NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing

NATCHITOCHES – Lia Portillo of Galliano and Nathan Williams of Elysian Fields, Texas, have been named the winners of the annual NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing. Argus is Northwestern State’s literary magazine. Associate Professor and Coordinator of Creative Writing Programs Rebecca Macijeski is the faculty sponsor of Argus. […]

Campus events and activities for March 17-23

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 17-23 at Northwestern State University.

Feb. 1 – May 10 — “Wunderkammer: A Celebration of Mary Linn Wernet Exhibit,” Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Watson Library

March 17 – NSU Trombone Choir, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

March 19: […]

Chris Roper Memorial set for April 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 42^th annual Chris Roper Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday April 27 at Northwestern Hills with a kick-off party Friday, April 26. Proceeds from the tournament are used to fund two scholarships awarded each year to two deserving students who are enrolled in the Health & Human Performance Department.

Tee […]

The Pantry has a new freezer and it’s stocked with frozen meals for students

NATCHITOCHES – Auxiliary Services at Northwestern State University, Sodexo Campus Dining and The Pantry, the campus food pantry, hosted a “stock the freezer” event March 14. The freezer and meals were purchased through a $1,200 grant from Swipe Out Hunger and LG Electronics. Swipe Out Hunger is a nonprofit organization that partners with colleges and […]

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