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Community members invited to join the NSU Steel Band

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Steel Band is inviting area residents to learn a new instrument and join the ensemble. 

NSU Steel Band Director Dr. Oliver Molina said the group meets on Thursdays during the spring semester from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Room 116 of the Fine Arts Annex. There is no […]

McCutcheon Honors Recital rescheduled for Jan. 24

NATCHITOCHES – The Annual McCutcheon Honors Recital will be held at Northwestern State University on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert was rescheduled from Jan. 16. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

The concert will feature Northwestern State music […]

NSU will reopen Thursday, Jan. 18

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will return to regular operations on Thursday, Jan. 18 at all campuses, including Natchitoches, Shreveport, Alexandria, Leesville, NSU@Marksville, and NSU@Barksdale.

Classes will follow their usual schedule, and all campus facilities, including offices, bus services, Watson Library and WRAC, will resume normal operations.

While temperatures are anticipated to remain below freezing in the […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 14-20

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 14-20 at Northwestern State University. 

Jan. 14-17 – Late registration for Spring 2024 semester 

Jan. 15 – University closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. 

Jan. 15 – Men’s basketball vs. Houston Christian, Prather Coliseum, 2 p.m. 

Jan. 16-17 — […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

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