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Hispanic Student Journalists launch podcast series

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association (HSJA) produced the first of a series of podcasts planned for this semester. Titled, “Latino Living,” HSJA student-members are producing the series, which is recorded in the New Media, Journalism and Communications Arts Podcast Studio under the guidance of Assistant Professor Dr. Nick Taylor.

In the first episode, […]

Entries being accepted for annual NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest

NATCHITOCHES – The 15th annual NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest is open for submissions until June 1. The essay contest is open to all Louisiana students in grades 9-12 regardless of type of school institution, including students in all types of private educational environments, as well as home schooled students. 

The 2023 […]

Percussionist Dr. Kathryn Irwin to be featured in concert on Feb. 9

NATCHITOCHES – Percussionist Dr. Kathryn Irwin will perform at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream/ 

The concert will feature works by Iannis Xenakis, Yasuo Sueyoshi, Andy Akiho, Elliot Cole […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 5 – 11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 5-11 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. until noon. 

Feb. 7 – Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra, […]

Prather seating will be named for Jerry Pierce

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will dedicate seating in Prather Coliseum in memory of Jerry Pierce, who served the university as an administrator, communicator and ambassador and for over 57 years.   The dedication will take place during halftime of the NSU men’s basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 16.  The game will begin at 8 p.m. […]

ADVANCE seeking applications for Summer 2023

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ADVANCE Program will host its 35th session July 2 – 22, 2023. The ADVANCE Program is a three-week residential program that academically challenges and socially engages academically motivated students who are currently in 7th – 11th grades. The program’s website, www.nsula.edu/advance, has been updated, and an online application is […]

Political scientist to discuss environmental issues in Feb. 16 lecture

 NATCHITOCHES – John W. Sutherlin, Ph.D., a professor of political science at the University of Louisiana Monroe, will give a lecture at the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in Room 227 of Morrison Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.  

The […]

NSU Speech and Debate team begin competition

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Speech and Debate team attended their first 2023 tournament at the University of Arkansas  last weekend where they competed in individual events and individual debates.

At the Southern Forensics Championship Tournament, Akira Johnson, a freshman competitor, placed in both individual competitions in which she competed, winning Louisiana Champion: Program Oral Interpretation […]

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