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La. Commissioner of Higher Ed visits NSU, celebrates first-generation students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Kim Hunter Reed for a campus visit Nov. 7.  Reed’s visit coincided with NSU’s First Gen Week, a celebration of students who are the first in their family to attend college, and NSU’s Wellness Week and Wellness Fest.

Reed began the day at a […]

College of Nursing and School of Allied Health hosts HealthFest

By Sherri Voebel, MLIS, BS, Assistant Professor 

SHREVEPORT – The College of Nursing and School of Allied Health at Shreveport hosted a successful HealthFest event, bringing together students, faculty and the local community for a day of wellness, therapy and smiles. The event, held on Monday, saw a unique highlight with the […]

Nov. 14 Living Library will focus on “Women Preserving Natchitoches”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library will host the Fall 2023 Living Library session on “Women Preserving Natchitoches:  Genealogy, Faith, History and Heritage.” The panel discussion will take place from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Ora G. Williams Media Center (NSU-TV Studio), Room 142 Kyser Hall.

The event is free […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 5-11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 5-11 at Northwestern State University. 

Nov. 5 – NSU Black Alumni Sunday Funday Brunch and Day Party, Onyx Wine and Cigar Lounge, 312 Texas Street, noon – 5 p.m. 

Nov. 5 – Theta Chi Alumni Corporation Meeting, 2 p.m. 

Nov. […]

NSU honors alumni during Long Purple Line program

Outstanding alumni were honored during Northwestern State University’s Long Purple Line program Nov. 3. From left are Dr. Katrina O’Con, Outstanding Alumna Distinguished Service Award winner; Dr. Nikki Ceasar-Small, the NSU Alumni Association’s Volunteer of the Year Award winner, and Amy Lee, Outstanding Young Alumna Award.

NATCHITOCHES […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra concert set for Nov. 12

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream of the concert will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the […]

NSU celebrates first generation students, sets First Gen Week for Nov. 6-10

NATCHITOCHES – “It was important for me to attend college because I wanted a career and desired to change the dynamics of my family,” said LaQuesha Bloomer. “The women in my family, my mom in particular, have always worked extremely hard but were not able to attend college. I believed that deciding to and successfully […]

Homecoming will focus on honoring students, alumni, spirit groups

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University announced updated plans for this weekend’s Homecoming schedule.  The university’s Homecoming will take place Nov. 3-4 as administrators and staff honor students and alumni.

Events on Friday, Nov. 3 include the Long Purple Line luncheon and induction program that will begin at noon at the Natchitoches Events Center.  Check-in will begin […]

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