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NSU hosts Honors College Education Forum

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Adonay Sissay, assistant professor of chemistry, and Dr. Margaret Cochran, professor of ecology and mathematics, opened discussions Saturday as the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University hosted an education summit Feb. 10-11 with students and faculty from Grambling State University’s Earl Lester Cole Honors College.  The theme of the forum was […]

NSU Color Guard raising funds for performance costumes

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Demon Heat Winter Guard members are raising money to buy performance costumes for the 2023 winter competition season.

“Our production is called ‘Illuminate’ and it’s about growth in our program and finding the light through the tough,” said Jena Elfer, who along with David Steele, directs the 24-member team of performers […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 12-18 at Northwestern State University. 

Jan. 17 – Feb. 21 – Michael Yankowski retrospective exhibition. Orville Hanchey Gallery, Hours are Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. […]

NSU gets $2.1M for Entrepreneurial Innovation Center project

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has received $2.1 million in federal funds for renovations and additions to the property located at 520 University Parkway to facilitate the development of the NSU Entrepreneurial Innovation Center (NEIC).

The NEIC will serve as a business incubator for northwest Louisiana, fostering economic growth and development in the region.

When complete, the […]

NSU bringing Alumni After Hours to a city near you

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Alumni and Development will be hosting Alumni After Hours events at cities throughout Louisiana and Texas this spring.

“This is our way of connecting with the NSU family by hosting fun, casual events in areas where a large percentage of our alumni are located,” said Danielle Cobb, director of […]

Graduate programs in education, counseling nationally ranked

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s on-line Master of Education has been ranked 12th in the nation by OnlineMastersDegrees.org, an online platform that utilizes research-based content to help students find accredited online master’s degree programs.  Rankings are based on affordability, academic quality and study flexibility.

“NSU’s School of Education has a solid reputation for providing top-ranked programs […]

NSU reports waste audit to Keep Louisiana Beautiful

NATCHITOCHES –A group of Northwestern State University staff and student volunteers conducted a campus waste audit, which is a requirement for the university to remain a Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliate.

According to KLB, “The purpose of a waste audit includes identifying the types of waste generated at university/college and estimating the weight and volume of the […]

Call for Papers issued for Louisiana Studies Conference

NATCHITOCHES – The 15th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference will be held September 23, 2023, at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The conference committee is now accepting presentation proposals for the upcoming conference. Presentation proposals on any aspect of the 2023 conference theme “Louisiana Works,” as well as creative texts by, about, and/or for Louisiana […]

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