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    • McDermott research makes sure baroque composer is credited for his work

    •      NATCHITOCHES - More than a decade of research in four countries has helped Northwestern State University Professor of Flute Dennette McDermott find the author of a baroque flute composition.

           The saga began in 1995 when McDermott went on a faculty exchange with Czech flutist Arnost Bourek. While in the Czech Republic, Bourek gave McDermott handwritten copies of five compositions by 18th century composer Georg Zarth.

           Bourek had been performing the works for more than 30 years, but they had never been published. [Read More...]

    • Carley McCord wins title of Miss Northwestern - Lady of the Bracelet

    •      NATCHITOCHES – Carley McCord of Baton Rouge was named winner of the 51st annual Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Pageant held Saturday in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium at Northwestern State University.

           McCord, a senior criminal justice/Spanish major will represent Northwestern in the 2010 Miss Louisiana Pageant. [Read More...]

    • Sociology program gets positive external review

    •      NATCHITOCHES - The Northwestern State University sociology program earned a positive rating from an external reviewer. The reviewer “had great things to say about our faculty, commended the student-oriented nature of the program and was impressed with students, faculty and former students,” said Dr. Greg Granger, director of the School of Social Sciences. 

           Based on the review, administrators will decide whether to continue with the curriculum, which is currently a broad, generalized program, or develop a specialized concentration. [Read More...]

    • Northwestern cited in national report for efforts to close graduation gap

    •      NATCHITOCHES - Yasmine Grayson is proud to be a trendsetter in her family. Grayson earned a bachelor’s degree in music education in December from Northwestern State University, the first member of her family to earn a college degree.

           Grayson is among a growing number of minority students earning degrees from Northwestern. The University is among the national leaders among public master’s degree institutions in closing the gap in graduation rates between white and minority students, according to a report by The Education Trust. [Read More...]

    • Faculty committee reviewing University's academic programs

    •      NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has formed a faculty Program Review Committee to help the University work through anticipated future budget reductions and as a response to the need for continuous program review called for by the Louisiana Board of Regents and the Postsecondary Review Commission.

           “It is important for all universities to begin to examine their programs in a systematic fashion in order to ensure that programs are moving forward and expanding,” said Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Abney. “This process of examining programs will assist us in helping those programs improve which may be lagging in recruitment and graduation. [Read More...]

    • Online criminal justice program named a Best Value by educational Web site

    •      NATCHITOCHES – While most people are asleep, Jared Weems is helping keep Webster Parish safe as a patrol deputy with the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Department. But working the night shift hasn’t kept him from earning a college degree.

           Weems is earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice online at Northwestern State University. The online program was rated among the Best Values in Online Colleges by the Web site GetEducated. [Read More...]

    • Scoreboard contract provides University with new electronic sign

    •      NATCHITOCHES – A new electronic sign on the Northwestern State University campus will help NSU keep students, faculty and staff, the local community and visitors better informed about campus events and activities.

           The sign on University Parkway in front of Watson Library was constructed last week and will soon be operational. No university funds were used for the sign. Funding was provided as part of Northwestern’s beverage contract with Coca-Cola. [Read More...]

    • Hezekiah and the Houserockers to perform at Northwestern Wednesday, Jan. 27

    •      NATCHITOCHES – Hezekiah and the Houserockers will perform at Northwestern State University Wednesday, Jan. 27 at noon in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. Admission is free and open to the public.

           The band, which brings back to life the old time blues and jazz sounds of the lower Mississippi River Valley, is led by Hezekiah Early, a 2009 inductee into Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists. [Read More...]

    • Northwestern State announces Fall President's List

    • NATCHITOCHES – Four hundred thirty-one students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2009 semester, according to NSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb. Students on the President’s List must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and make A’s in all academic courses pursued. [Read More...]

    • Dean's List announced for Fall semester

    • NATCHITOCHES –   Nine hundred and five students at Northwestern State University have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2009 semester, according to Acting NSU Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Abney. Students on the Dean’s List must be enrolled full time at NSU and have a grade point average for the fall semester of between 3.5 and 3. [Read More...]

    • Northwestern State releases Fall Honor Roll

    •     NATCHITOCHES –  One thousand seventy-three students at Northwestern State University were named to the Honor List for the Fall 2009 semester. Students on the Honor Roll must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and have a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.49. [Read More...]

    • Annual Junior Day scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6

    •      NATCHITOCHES - It’s not too early for high school juniors to begin planning for college. Members of the Class of 2011 can get an early start on planning their college education at Northwestern State University’s Annual Junior Day Saturday, Feb. 6. The program is sponsored by NSU’s Office of University Recruiting. [Read More...]

    • TAABC reaching out for breast cancer awareness

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      Dr. Catherine McMillan, director of the Take Action Against Breast Cancer (TAABC) grant in the Northwestern State University Health and Human Performance Department, and assistant director Gina Hubachek are seeking opportunities to educate the public about breast health maintenance and breast cancer.  The two are also collaborating with CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center to provide free mammograms to women who meet established financial criteria.


      “We are in the process of identifying opportunities for TAABC to serve our communities,” Hubacheck said. [Read More...]

    • Dr. Jeff Mathews selected as chief, Air National Guard Bands

    •      NATCHITOCHES - Dr. Jeff Mathews, associate director of bands at Northwestern State University, has been selected as chief, Air National Guard Bands. The appointment to the part-time position takes effect next year.

           Mathews will serve as functional manager of the Air National Guard band program and principal advisor to public affairs personnel on matters pertaining to the bands. [Read More...]

    • Non-credit class schedule for January set

    •      NATCHITOCHES – Classes on kenpo karate, water aerobics, floral design and human resource management will be offered in January through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education.

           Kenpo karate will begin Tuesday, Jan. 19 and will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m until 8 p. [Read More...]

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