NSU will observe MLK holiday
NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Campus offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Classes postponed until Wednesday
NATCHITOCHES—The beginning of spring semester classes on all Northwestern State University campuses will be delayed until Wednesday because of the threat of continued hazardous weather conditions and power outages.
Significant amounts of snow and ice remain along some roadways and bridges across North-Central Louisiana, and icing could occur as a result of sub-freezing temperatures forecast for […]
Informationals set for CLIP, paid teacher residency program
NATCHITOCHES – The Orchard Foundation, the education arm of the Rapides Foundation, is planning information sessions for interested applicants to learn more about the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership (CLIP), a paid teacher residency program that develops middle school math and science teachers for high-needs schools in central Louisiana. Dates will be announced soon.
Northwestern State is […]
Graduate’s long path to degree will help her help others
NATCHITOCHES – Erin Rodgers’ path to earning a college degree began 22 years ago, was detoured by family changes, military deployments and parenting three children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Overcoming those challenges, the 41-year-old will graduate Dec. 18 from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, which […]
Lemoine named dean of College of Arts and Sciences
NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Francene Lemoine has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.
The College of Arts and Sciences includes the Louisiana Scholars’ College, the School of Biological and Physical Sciences, the Mrs. […]
Alum Demetri Hill to be recognized as SWASAP Achiever
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumnus Demetri M. Hill has been selected as the 2020 Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP) TRIO Achiever Awardee for Louisiana. Each year, SWASAP recognizes one TRIO alumnus from each state who has made significant civic, community or professional contributions and show that participation in the TRIO programs had […]
Joint press conference Friday regarding hurricane recover efforts
NATCHITOCHES – Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams, Parish President John Richmond, SWEPCO External Affairs Manager Michael Corbin and NSU Director University Affairs Jennifer Kelly will brief the public on recovery efforts in being made in the area from Hurricane Laura. Representatives will specifically address ongoing power outage restoration, the FEMA application process and plan of action […]
August Lunch & Learn VBS will focus on international business
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Business will present its August Virtual Business Seminar beginning at noon on Thursday, Aug. 13. Business administration (BUAD 3270-International Business) professors will collectively speak on the topic “Exploring International Business Opportunities.”
Registration is available at https://bit.ly/NSUVBS-August. There is no charge to participate.
“We believe that this topic is important […]
Growers, artisans reviving tradition of Acadian brown cotton
ARNAUDVILLE – The revival of a long-standing Cajun tradition has taken root in south Louisiana where artisans, historians and cultural authorities are cultivating interest in Acadian brown cotton and using traditional methods of carding, spinning and weaving to make blankets and textiles that pay homage to the resilience of their French ancestors.
Coton jaune, Acadian brown […]
Williams Scholarship will benefit NSU nursing or biology major
NATCHITOCHES – Friends, family and school classmates are honoring the memory of Belinda Michelle Williams by creating an endowed scholarship in her name that will benefit Northwestern State University students majoring in nursing and biology.
Gabrielle Bellard, a nursing major from Opelousas, is the inaugural recipient of the Belinda Michelle Williams Memorial Scholarship that will be […]
