FacebookXVimeoYouTubeInstagramTumblr

NSU News

The NSU News Bureau works with print, broadcast and digital media outlets to publicize all aspects of the university, including faculty programs, research, initiatives and accomplishments. Working with you, we can develop a strategy to give your story the best possible chance of receiving coverage. The News Bureau also assists media who are covering stories involving higher education, current topics or human interest stories involving NSU students, faculty, staff and alumni. Click here to return to the NSU News Bureau website.

Part-time Job Fair to be held Sept. 6

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Job Location and Development Office will sponsor its annual Part-time Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. Students should bring a resume and be prepared for a possible interview. 

“The Part-time Job Fair is a […]

NSU, LSMSA leaders discuss Innovation Center partnership with Sen. Cassidy

NATCHITOCHES – Leadership from Northwestern State University and the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts briefed U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy Monday on a joint partnership to develop an innovation center to serve as a business incubator for entrepreneurship with academic and educational components that would benefit the two schools and the community.

The LSMSA/NSU […]

Internship helps NSU student learn how music can help others

NATCHITOCHES – Emily Tisher found her way by making her own way. 

Tisher, a senior Bachelor of Music major in the music business concentration from Tioga, recently completed an internship at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center in Alexandria. The center is a residential facility serving about 80 residents of all ages […]

Pick Up Your Brush classes to be held Sept. 7 and 21

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Sept. 7 and 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. 

In the class, participants will learn the art of painting […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 20-26

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 20-26 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 20 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery 

Aug. 20 – 22 – Late registration for fall semester 

Aug. 24 – ROTC Activation Ceremony, Student Union Ballroom, 4 p.m. […]

Alexandria student earns scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Martha Hopewell of Alexandria is the 2023 recipient of the Cane River Golden Sisters Scholarship, presented by the Natchitoches philanthropic organization to a female graduate student at Northwestern State University.  Hopewell earned an undergraduate degree in early childhood education at NSU and is pursuing a master’s degree in the School of Education. Pictured […]

Family establishes Nolan Mabile Memorial Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The family of the late Nolan Carter Mabile has established a scholarship in his memory through the Northwestern State University Foundation. Mabile, a graduate of Magnolia Bend Academy, was a business administration major and honor student at Northwestern.

Mabile, formerly of Coushatta, was an avid outdoorsman who loved boating, hunting and fishing, especially duck […]

Brunson earns LAECA Souther Award

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson, coordinator of Early Childhood programs in Northwestern State University’s School of Education, was selected as the Outstanding Louisiana Early Childhood Association Member by her peers and was awarded the Mildred Souther Award.

In 1975, the Louisiana Early Childhood Association (LAECA) funded the Mildred Souther Award, named for a professor at New […]

Creole Heritage Center sets public meetings to share strategic plans

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University has developed a strategic plan that reconfirms its mission and will guide its future programing. The public to one of three upcoming information sessions where highlights of the plan will be presented.

According to Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center, development of the […]

Mustian joins NSU faculty as holder of Wise Endowed Chair

NATCHITOCHES – Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Northwestern State University alumnus Jim Mustian has returned to his alma mater to hold the Erbon W. and Marie Wise Endowed Chair in Journalism in the Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts.  Mustian will teach investigative reporting, beat reporting and sports communication for the department as Wise Chair. He has […]

Go to Top