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Driver education class to be offered Jan. 2-5

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will present a Driver Education class on January 2-5 from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Driving schedules will be set once the class begins.

This course will consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of eight hours of practice driving (behind-the-wheel instruction). […]

Jazz concert to benefit local rescue dogs

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Jazz Combos will present their annual “Jazz for Pups” concert on Monday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is a benefit in support of local rescue dogs.

Admission is free but donations to Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals (FAUNA) would be appreciated. Items accepted for donation […]

Northwestern State Fall commencement Dec. 14-15

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Fall 2022 commencement exercises with four ceremonies over two days in December.  Ceremonies will take place at 10 a.m. and. 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec 15, according to University Registrar Barbara Prescott.  The ceremonies will take place in Prather […]

NSU cookbook available for holiday gifting

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s popular cookbook “In Good Taste” is available for holiday gift-giving.  Proceeds from the cookbook go towards the Elise James Memorial Scholarship presented to students from the Campus Women’s Organization. The cookbook was first introduced in 1989 with a cover and interior drawings by alumna Cheryl Gianforte.  A second printing was […]

NSU named a recipient of HealthC.A.R.E. grant from The Rapides Foundation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University was one of five organizations to be awarded a grant from The Rapides Foundation to address shortages in the Central Louisiana healthcare workforce by developing an ongoing pool of K-12 students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers and are academically prepared to succeed in postsecondary training programs.

The Future of […]

NSU Maker’s Faire Nov. 29-Dec. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will host the annual Maker’s Fair Tuesday, Nov. 29-Thursday, Dec. 1 in Orville Hanchey Gallery.  Hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, and 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday to allow guests attending the Christmas Gala an opportunity to shop.

Students and faculty from the […]

Doctoral candidates earn Research-In-Progress awards

NATCHITOCHES – Five doctoral students from Northwestern State University’s Adult Learning and Development program were selected to speak at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA), a regional conference held in Little Rock, Arkansas, attended by about 350 educators. Ten individuals were chosen to receive a Research-In-Progress award to recognize their outstanding research. Three of those […]

NSU announces realignment of division following VP’s death

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Marcus Jones, president of Northwestern State University, announced plans for oversight of areas formerly under the supervision of Jerry Pierce, NSU’s vice president of External Affairs who passed away last week.

Pending approval from the University of Louisiana System, Dr. Drake Owens will serve as interim executive vice president, overseeing Public Information and […]

Multicultural Christmas Concert seeking performers for Dec. 6 event

 NATCHITOCHES – The 14th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert will be held on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Treen Auditorium at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The concert is a benefit for Cane River Children’s Services and donations will be accepted. 

Concert organizers […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 13-19

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 13-19 at Northwestern State University. 

Nov. 13 – Dec. 9 — Exhibit of artwork from personal collections of faculty and administrators, Orville Hanchey Gallery 

Nov. 13 – Jan. 8 – Registration for spring semester via NSUConnect 

Nov. 14 – NSU […]

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