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    • NSU student Jessica Lopez finds perfect part in The Merry Widow

    •      NATCHITOCHES – Jessica Lopez feels she found the perfect character to play in her first major role at Northwestern State University.

           Lopez, a vocal music education major from Henderson, Texas, plays Hanna Glawari, the object of attention in The Merry Widow, which will be performed Nov. 11, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. [Read More...]

    • Northwestern State to expand number of available degrees in CALL Program

    •      NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has received approval from the State Board of Regents to expand its offerings in the Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana (CALL).

           Northwestern will offer the Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) through CALL beginning this fall. A Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Substance Abuse will be available in the spring 2011 semester. NSU will also be a partner in a collaborative effort by University of Louisiana System to offer a Bachelor of Science in Business. [Read More...]

    • Pleasant Grove High wins Northwestern State Marching Contest

    •       NATCHITOCHES - Pleasant Grove High School of Texarkana, Texas, was named the Grand Champion Band Saturday at the 21st Annual Northwestern State University Marching Contest at Turpin Stadium. Thirty-two bands from Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas were in the contest.

           Pleasant Grove was named the Most Outstanding Band in Class III and also had the Most Outstanding Drum Major and Most Outstanding Auxiliary in Class III.

           Kaplan had the Most Outstanding Band in Class I while Delcambre was the Most Outstanding Band in Class II and Parkway had the Most Outstanding Band in Class IV. [Read More...]

    • Athletic program provides exposure, positive benefits to all areas of the university


    •      NATCHITOCHES – At Northwestern State, the value of its athletic program goes beyond, wins, losses and championships.

           Northwestern’s 14-sport, Division I athletic program competes in the Southland Conference generating national exposure for the university and numerous opportunities to reach alumni and students in prime recruiting areas in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas.

           “Athletics provides a level of excitement that is vital to the college experience,” said Director of University Recruiting Jana Lucky. “Many things spring out from athletics such as the marching band, danceline, cheerleaders and pompon line. [Read More...]

    • Annual Journalism Day to be held Dec. 4

    •      NATCHITOCHES – High school journalism students looking to further their skills after graduation have the opportunity to speak with professionals and collegiate journalists at the 42nd annual Journalism Day on Friday, Dec. 4. The event is hosted by Northwestern State University’s Department of Journalism on the NSU campus in Natchitoches.

           Participants will learn about careers available in mass communications and journalism. [Read More...]

    • Donation to help university add new trees on campus

    •      NATCHITOCHES - John and Sidney Evans of Natchitoches have made a donation of trees and landscape supplies to Northwestern State University to enhance the beauty of the campus.

           The donation included more than 200 trees, approximately 250 shrubs and another 300 ground cover plantings. Other donations include fertilizer and other materials and supplies to help support the plantings.

           “We are glad to contribute to Northwestern, as our local university, and help with its campus beautification efforts,” said Sidney Evans. [Read More...]

    • Abbie Landry named director of libraries at Northwestern

    •      NATCHITOCHES – Abbie Landry has been named director of libraries at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

           Landry has been at Northwestern as a faculty member in Watson Library since 1981. She has initially a reference librarian, coordinator of online services, and coordinator of library instruction. [Read More...]

    • HHP prof presents Fitnessgram training to PE teachers

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      Dr. Sonia Tinsley, an assistant professor with Northwestern State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance, was awarded a grant to provide Fitnessgram training for Natchitoches Parish physical education teachers.  Fitnessgram is a fitness assessment and promotional program for children that aims to start youngsters on a pathway to lifetime fitness and good health. 


      “We are making sure the teachers feel comfortable using Fitnessgram in their classes,” said Tinsley, who piloted the program in three Natchitoches Parish schools. [Read More...]

    • Alumna sets up scholarship in honor of her parents

    •      NATCHITOCHES - Euzelia Chase of Enterprise has established The U.Z. and Jeroline Bumgardner Memorial Scholarship at Northwestern State University. Chase, a retired schoolteacher, set up the scholarship, which is named in honor of her parents, with a donation of $5,000 to the NSU Foundation. [Read More...]

    • NSU hosts auditor's conference

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      NATCHITOCHES –  Northwestern State University hosted the Louisiana Association of College and University Auditors (LaCUA) for their Fall 2009 conference Oct. 15-16.  


      Delegates at the conference represented Bossier Parish Community College, Grambling State University, Louisiana Board of Regents, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana State University System, Louisiana Tech University, McNeese State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Tulane University, University of Louisiana at Monroe and the University of Louisiana System.  The LSU Health Sciences Centers of New Orleans, New Orleans-Compliance, and Shreveport and Health Care Services of Baton Rouge were also represented. [Read More...]

    • NSU will host Scholars' Day

    •      NATCHITOCHES –  The Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University will host Fall Scholars’ Day on Saturday,  Nov. 14.  Activities will take place in Morrison Hall.  All students and parents who are interested in learning more about the Louisiana Scholars’ College are invited to attend. [Read More...]

    • 2009 Homecoming Honor Court selected

    •      NATCHITOCHES - Kayla Wingfield of Opelousas and Eddie Higginbotham of Jennings were selected as queen and king of the 2009 Homecoming Honor Court at Northwestern State University.

           Wingfield and Higginbotham are part of a 20-member honor court which will participate in activities during Homecoming Week at NSU and will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming game between NSU and Texas State on Saturday, Oct. 24.

           The court also includes: Danielle Antoon of Natchitoches, Aly Breaux of Sulphur, Kacey Buckner of Alexandria, Megan Cullen of Brusly, Amy Dodson of Ragley, Jannah Gray of Many, Kaleigh McCord of Baton Rouge, Shanice Major of Lake Charles and Whitney Mixon of Hammond. [Read More...]

    • "The Ballad of Isabella" to be read for first time at Homecoming Luncheon

    •      NATCHITOCHES - One of the enduring campus traditions at Northwestern State University is the story of Isabella, the campus ghost.

           Professor of English Julie Kane has linked the story of Isabella with Northwestern’s history in a ballad written for the University’s 125th anniversary celebration. Kane will read The Ballad of Isabella at the Homecoming luncheon, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at 12:30 p. [Read More...]

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