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2022 Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Aimee Badeaux

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is a profile of one of this year’s honorees.

Name: Aimee Badeaux, PhD, CRNA, APRN

Academic college/department: College of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

Number of years at Northwestern State: 3

Why is teaching important to you? Teaching nurses is important to me […]

Friends establish Jessica Avelis-Fontenot Memorial Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Friends of Jessica Avelis-Fontenot have created a scholarship in her memory to benefit a Northwestern State University student majoring in English education.

Avelis-Fontenot, a long-time teacher at Natchitoches Central High School lost her battle with cancer Aug. 16.

Avelis-Fontenot was a “daughter, wife, mother, educator and devout Christian,” said her friend Dr. John Dunn, who […]

NSU archery team adds two top 20 junior archers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State’s archery team is starting the new year with two new members who are among the top 20 junior archers in the country. William Morrison of Natchitoches and Amber Long of Benton are both first year students who will be joining NSU’s team.

Archery Club President Bradford Morrison said the additions should allow […]

Campus events and activities for August 21-27

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 21-27 at Northwestern State University.

August 21 – Sept. 2 — Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

August 21-23 – Late registration for fall semester

August 25 – ROTC Activation ceremony, 4 p.m. Student […]

NSU welcomes international students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s International Student Resource Center hosted a reception for new and returning international students Friday.

“In total, this Fall we will have about 135 international students on campus, 122 degree-seeking and the rest exchange students from partner universities and the International Student Exchange Program,” said Dr. Telba Espinoza-Contreras, director of the ISRC […]

ROTC Activation Ceremony set for Aug. 25

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science will host an Activation Ceremony for the 73rd Demon Battalion beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 in the Student Union Ballroom.

The Activation Ceremony marks the beginning of the academic year for ROTC cadets and introduces cadets who will have leadership roles in the Battalion.

A reception […]

It’s not too late to enroll for fall classes

NATCHITOCHES – Classes have begun at Northwestern State University but there is still time to register for the Fall 2022 semester.

Registration for fall classes will continue through Tuesday, Aug. 23 through MyNSU and advising is available at the main campuses in Natchitoches and at NSU’s campuses in Alexandria, Leesville and Shreveport. Support staff is available […]

LACE names Cunningham Outstanding New Professional

NATCHITOCHES – Rachel Cunningham, assistant director of Counseling and Career Services at Northwestern State University, was named Outstanding New Professional in the Louisiana Association of Colleges and Employers (LACE).

LACE is an organization whose goal is to create an understanding between individuals in career services who are focused on the career development and employment of the […]

Bezoari paintings to be featured at LSMSA gallery

NATCHITOCHES – Paintings by Dr. Massimo D. Bezoari will be featured in the art gallery at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts Sept. 1-28.  An artist’s reception for “Scenes from the Cane River and Louisiana” will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.  The event is free and open to the […]

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