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English Department holds Senior Symposium, Honors Convocation

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Department of English, Languages and Cultural Studies held their annual Senior Symposium and Honors Convocation April 29.

Five seniors presented work during the opening session. They included Tyrenisha James of Brusly reading an excerpt from “Moriah & the Malfunction,” Haley Summerlin of Natchitoches reading an excerpt from the graphic novel […]

Cooksey, Fowler earn Order of Omega Awards

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students Nicholas Cooksey of Bossier City and Blake “Scott” Fowler of Natchitoches were named recipients of the Order of Omega Scholarships, which are intended to support future academic endeavors.

Order of Omega is a Greek honorary organization that recognizes the top five percent of individuals in the fraternity and sorority community.  […]

Chamber Choir to release second CD

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will release its second recording “The Silver Swan: the Choral Music of Richard Burchard” on May 12. It will be available for purchase online as a CD and on iTunes, NAXOS and Spotify.   

Director of Choral Activities Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins said the project began […]

NSU will host free Astro Robotics Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host the annual Astro STEM Robotics Camp June 5-9.  Registration is free and will be open May 15 through noon Friday, May 19.

The camp will be conducted with synchronous and asynchronous activities for children ages 8-14. Times are 9 a.m.-noon at Williamson Hall on the […]

Tunica-Biloxi, NSU sign agreement to enhance academic, economic development opportunities

NATCHITOCHES – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Northwestern State University signed an agreement May 2 that will advance economic development and research opportunities for both the Tribe and the university. Leaders say the five-year partnership will support the Tribe’s mission of developing educational opportunities for tribal citizens and provide vital workforce development resources for […]

NSU will host three sessions of Summer Art Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will host three sessions of art camp this summer.

All sessions from 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Camp begins each day in Room 205 of the Art Department. (New Fine Arts Building) 140 Central Avenue, on the NSU campus. Drop off is between 12:30-1 p.m. and pick […]

NSU team wins Pelican Cup for Rise and Rotate mobility assistance device

NATCHITOCHES – A team of students from Northwestern State University won the Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup, for Rise and Rotate, a mobility assistance device.  Matthew Gamble, CEO and team leader, along with Hayden Stanley, Chief Research and Development Officer, and Alexander Brown, Chief Information Officer, were named winner of the $25,000 prize for the device, which assists individuals […]

Destination Science Camp set for June 26-30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host Destination Science, a comprehensive science camp, June 26-30.  The experience will include workshops in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, drone technology, veterinary technology, and natural science.

The camp is intended for children 10-14 years of age and not recommended for students who have not completed the 4th grade.  If a […]

Freshman Connection sessions get underway May 24

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold seven sessions of its freshman orientation program, Freshman Connection, beginning May 24. 

Four sessions will be at the Natchitoches campus on May 24-25, May 31 – June 1, June 15 and July 12-13. The program will be held on the Alexandria campus on June 20, the […]

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