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NSU dance major Makenzie Scroggs competing for Miss America title

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University student Makenzie Scroggs, a junior dance major from Marksville, is representing the state in the Miss America pageant, fulfilling a lifelong dream.  Scroggs won the Miss Louisiana title last year competing as Miss Natchitoches City of Lights.  Two years ago, she was first runner up in the Miss Louisiana pageant […]

Tunica-Biloxi scholars will speak on Indigenous People at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – What does it take to wake up a “sleeping” Indigenous language?  How do Indigenous nations keep their cultures and environments thriving?  Elisabeth Pierite-Mora and Jean-Luc Pierite, both Tunica-Biloxi and Mississippi Choctaw, will speak on “Indigenous People and Social Change” at Northwestern State University at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the Lucile Hendrick […]

Renowned flute players to take part in NSU Flute Festival on Jan. 21

NATCHITOCHES – The first NSU Flute Festival will be held on Sunday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. 

Festival organizer Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Flute Dr. Stephen Clark said the event would be the first of its type in the region. The festival will include […]

‘Latino Living’ episode focuses on Hermana Mayor – the big sister

NATCHITOCHES – The Hispanic Student Journalist Association at Northwestern State University has uploaded the latest edition of their podcast, “Latino Living.” Episode Three is titled, “La Hermana Mayor” (The Oldest Sister).

In Hispanic culture, the eldest sister serves many roles within the family. She is a third parent to younger siblings, translator (when needed) for parents […]

Misters support Cradle to College initiative

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson, director of Graduate Programs in Early Childhood Education at Northwestern State University, is utilizing funds from a professorship to support the NSU Early Childhood Education Cradle to College service-learning project, an initiative that seeks to provide literacy activities, resources and support to children and their families so they can […]

HHP faculty earn honors at NAKHE conference

NATCHITOCHES – Faculty from Northwestern State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance attended the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) conference, presenting research and earning accolades from colleagues. NAKHE’s mission is to foster leadership in kinesiology administration and policy related to teaching, scholarship and service in higher education. The conference theme was […]

Free CampusShield app offers next level of safety

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is utilizing a new safety smartphone app designed with protection and convenience in mind.  The app is for students, faculty and staff. Users must have a Northwestern State University email address to register.

CampusShield is a free app that allows users to submit tips to campus safety officers, set a safety […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 7-13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 7-13 at Northwestern State University. 

Jan. 7 – Registration for Spring 2024 semester available through NSU Connect 

Jan. 8 – First day of class for Spring 2024 semester 

Jan. 8-17 – Late registration for Spring 2024 semester 

Jan. 8 […]

NSU alum/esteemed archaeologist will be honored by Mississippi historical society

NATCHITOCHES – A retired archaeologist and alumnus of Northwestern State University has been named winner of the 2024 Historic Preservation Award, presented by the Natchez (Mississippi) Historical Society.  Joseph “Smokye Joe” Frank, a Natchez historian, will be honored during the society’s annual dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Natchez Grand Hotel. The […]

NSU Music Academy enrolling students for spring semester

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Music Academy is enrolling students for the spring semester. The academy was established in 2014 and is directed by Northwestern State music faculty Dr. John Price and Dr. Francis Yang. The academy offers piano, guitar, percussion and voice lessons for students from age six to adults. Lessons are taught face […]

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