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NSU’s first Fulbright Scholar studying and teaching in Uzbekistan

This article first appeared in the Winter 2025 edition of Alumni Columns Magazine.

Christopher Doney of Alexandria spent the latter part of 2024 exploring ancient cities, teaching English to eager learners and experiencing the culture of central Asia. Since August, he has been teaching English and world cultures at Namangan State University in the […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 at Northwestern State University 

Jan. 28 – Three Reeds Duo Faculty Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. # 

Jan. 29 – -Guest Artist Sophia Tegert, Flute, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. 

Jan. 30 – Women’s basketball […]

Northwestern State University to host Louisiana Flute Festival

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will host the Second Louisiana Flute Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Magale Recital Hall. 

The event will include concerts, masterclasses, workshops, a flute choir and exhibits. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Participation is free. For more information, go […]

NSU’s Columns Café selling made-from-scratch king cakes

January 23, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism is hosting a Columns Café King Cake Fund Raiser.  King cakes made from scratch by culinary arts students will be available in five flavors:  cinnamon sugar, cinnamon cream cheese, pecan praline cream cheese and strawberries and cream, which […]

Three Reeds Duo to present concert on Tuesday 

NATCHITOCHES – The Three Reeds Duo will perform in concert on Tuesday Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The recital will be live streamed at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream. 

The Three Reeds Duo is Northwestern State University Professor of Saxophone Paul Forsyth and Assistant Professor of […]

Hotter N Hell closing reception set for Jan. 24

Jan. 21, 2o25

NATCHITOCHES – A closing reception for artists juried into Northwestern State University’s annual Hotter N Hell national juried art competition will be held on Friday, January 24 from 7-9 p.m in Hanchey Gallery.

The premise for the competition is that all entries must involve heat or fire. This year’s exhibition was juried by artist […]

NSU Steel Band forming for spring semester

 NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Steel Band is inviting students and community members to learn a new instrument while playing in a musical ensemble.  

The Steel Band will meet on Thursdays beginning Jan. 23 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 116 of the Fine Arts Annex. Anyone with an interest in […]

Northwestern State will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 22

NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will be remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to weather conditions. A freeze warning and cold weather advisory remain in effect throughout the region through Wednesday.

NSU Police and essential personnel will remain on campus during the closure. The NSU Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center will be open […]

NSU will close Tuesday due to winter weather conditions

January 18, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to expected winter precipitation.

Forecasters are predicting snow accumulations throughout northwest Louisiana as well as strong winds and icy road conditions.

For students, hours for Iberville Dining Hall will be 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  Chick-fil-A hours […]

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