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Tunica-Biloxi, NSU sign agreement to enhance academic, economic development opportunities

NATCHITOCHES – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Northwestern State University signed an agreement May 2 that will advance economic development and research opportunities for both the Tribe and the university. Leaders say the five-year partnership will support the Tribe’s mission of developing educational opportunities for tribal citizens and provide vital workforce development resources for […]

NSU will host three sessions of Summer Art Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will host three sessions of art camp this summer.

All sessions from 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Camp begins each day in Room 205 of the Art Department. (New Fine Arts Building) 140 Central Avenue, on the NSU campus. Drop off is between 12:30-1 p.m. and pick […]

NSU team wins Pelican Cup for Rise and Rotate mobility assistance device

NATCHITOCHES – A team of students from Northwestern State University won the Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup, for Rise and Rotate, a mobility assistance device.  Matthew Gamble, CEO and team leader, along with Hayden Stanley, Chief Research and Development Officer, and Alexander Brown, Chief Information Officer, were named winner of the $25,000 prize for the device, which assists individuals […]

Destination Science Camp set for June 26-30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host Destination Science, a comprehensive science camp, June 26-30.  The experience will include workshops in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, drone technology, veterinary technology, and natural science.

The camp is intended for children 10-14 years of age and not recommended for students who have not completed the 4th grade.  If a […]

Freshman Connection sessions get underway May 24

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold seven sessions of its freshman orientation program, Freshman Connection, beginning May 24. 

Four sessions will be at the Natchitoches campus on May 24-25, May 31 – June 1, June 15 and July 12-13. The program will be held on the Alexandria campus on June 20, the […]

Campus events and activities for April 30 – May 6

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 30 – May 6 at Northwestern State University. 

April 30 – May 6 – Registration underway for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 semesters at NSU Connect 

April 29 – May 4 – Final examinations for spring semester. 

April 30 – […]

College of Education and Human Development presents student, faculty awards

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development presented awards to outstanding students and faculty during the Spring 2023 Honors Convocation.  The College includes the School of Education and the Departments of Health and Human Performance, Military Science, Psychology and Social Work.  In addition, several faculty were recognized.

Dr. Katrina Jordan, director […]

NSU joins sister schools at ULS Day at the Capitol

Northwestern State University students and faculty were able to meet with state legislators and other stakeholders during the University of Louisiana System Day at the Capitol April 26.  NSU highlighted degree programs in education and nursing while networking with colleagues and fellow students from the other eight universities in the UL System.  Student Government Association […]

Dr. Drake Owens named executive vice president of External Affairs

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Drake Owens has been named executive vice president of External Affairs at Northwestern State University, according to NSU President Marcus Jones. His appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Owens has served as interim vice president since last November. 

Owens will oversee […]

Spring commencement exercises to be held May 10-11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Spring 2023 commencement exercises with three ceremonies over two days in May. Ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. and. 2 p.m.and on Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m., according to University Registrar Barbara Prescott. The ceremonies will take place in Prather Coliseum and […]

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