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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 […]

Participants sought for 15th Annual Multicultural Christmas Concert

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Louisiana Folklife Center is seeking performers for the 15th Annual Multicultural Christmas Concert to be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches.  

Dr. Shane Rasmussen, director of […]

NSU artist selected as Grand Jury Winner for Manifest competition

A painting by Edgar Cano-Lopez, assistant professor of art at Northwestern State University, was winner of the Grand Jury Award for Season 20 (2023/24), the Biennial 2023 juried competition hosted by Manifest, a contemporary arts center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  The Grand Jury Award recognizes one exhibited work representing the ‘best of the best’ shown in […]

Annual Robotics Competition set for Nov. 29

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) Wednesday, Nov. 29. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches are welcome to participate.

The competition will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This year’s event will include a smart […]

2023 Homecoming Honor Court announced

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2023 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented after the volleyball match between Northwestern State and McNeese State which begins at 3 p.m. in Prather Coliseum. 

Zoe […]

NSU TRIO gets Walmart Community Grant for First Gen support

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s TRIO Student Support Services department received a Walmart Community Grant to enhance initiatives that assist first generation students.  The grant in the amount of $3,350 will enable personnel to purchase school supplies, snacks and promotional items for students.

TRIO SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and provides assistance […]

Phi Beta Delta culture series to focus on Kenya

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University chapter of Phi Beta Delta will continue its language culture series with a lecture on Kenya.  The “Kenya” lecture will take place from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Russell Hall Room 107. The event will also be streamed via WebEx at the same time, with a […]

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