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Rose, Smith join CAPA Hall of Fame

Northwestern State University’s Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts honored long-time faculty members Richard Rose and Tony Smith as this year’s inductees into the CAPA Hall of Fame. The two were recognized during Homecoming festivities Nov. 4.  From left are Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Greg Handel, Scott Burrell, director of […]

Inductees into Hall of Distinguished Educators recognized

Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development honored 2023 inductees into the Hall of Distinguished Educators, along with other honorees. From left are Dr. Neeru Deep, interim dean of the College; Dr. Vickie Gentry, who was named a Friend to Education; Hall of Distinguished Educators Ben LaGrone, Phillip McClung, Carolyn Burroughs, Janna […]

35th Annual Christmas Gala to be presented Nov. 29 – Dec. 1

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 35th Annual Christmas Gala on Nov. 29-30 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.  

Tickets are $15. NSU, BPCC@NSU, and LSMSA students are admitted […]

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 […]

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