October 22, 2024
NATCHITOCHES – A formal investiture ceremony for James Genovese, Northwestern State University’s 21st president, will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25 in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.
The investiture is the formal ceremony that confers the office of the university president to Genovese. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will offer remarks during the program. NSU alumni, supporters and friends are invited to join students, faculty and staff in the celebration. The event will be streamed at https://www.nsula.edu/livestream/.
The investiture is planned in conjunction with Homecoming activities that will also include the Long Purple Line luncheon and induction program beginning at noon Friday and other events to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the university’s founding in 1884.
Genovese took office in August.
He is a lifelong resident of Opelousas and a 1971 graduate of NSU who went on to earn a law degree from Loyola University in 1974. As an undergraduate, he was a four-year letterman in tennis. He was named to Who’s Who Among Universities and Colleges, Who’s Who Among Greek Fraternities and Sororities of America and Outstanding College Athletes of America. He was also president of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and involved with Interfraternity Council, Student Government Association and intramurals. Genovese was inducted into the Long Purple Line, NSU’s alumni hall of distinction, in 2018.
First Lady Martha Genovese also attended Northwestern State as a nursing major but chose a military career and retired as a staff sergeant in the Air Force. In addition to five daughters, they have four grandchildren and one great-grandson.
A link to information about the investiture is available at https://nsu.la/investiture.
For information on other Homecoming events, visit www.northwesternstatealumni.com.
