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The Northwestern State University News Bureau is your go-to source for all university news — connecting our students, faculty, and staff with the wider community and news media. We share the stories that shape our campus, highlight the achievements that matter, and report on the milestones that define what it means to be a Demon.

Child Welfare Training

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NSU Child Welfare program seeks donations for simulation lab

Christopher Richard, left, and Brooke Straight ride in Northwestern State University's 2025 Homecoming Parade as students. Both returned to their alma mater this year to begin professional careers serving students and the university community.

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Young alumni return to launch careers at Northwestern State

Northwestern State University Smoke Stack

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Northwestern State earns multiple top-five rankings in Niche’s 2026 college rankings

Visitors browse exhibits and handcrafted goods during the 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival at Prather Coliseum on July 18.

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Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival celebrates Louisiana’s living traditions

Northwestern State University student Makenna Tryon raises an NSU flag outside a home in Natchitoches.

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Local students find opportunities close to home at Northwestern State

NSU Summer Dinner Theatre to perform “Country Summer Nights”

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Campus events and activities for July 19-25

Northwestern State University student Jude Oliva greets customers while completing a summer internship with Enterprise Mobility.

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NSU student gains professional experience through Enterprise internship

A camper participates in a flexibility exercise during Northwestern State University's Sport Agility & Nutrition Camp.

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Young athletes build speed, strength and healthy habits at NSU Sport Agility & Nutrition Camp

Leslie Gruesbeck

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NSU’s coordinator of Fine + Graphic Arts earns Higher Ed Art Educator award

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North Louisiana families prepare for college through NSU’s Parent Connection

CHRISTUS Cohort Program

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CHRISTUS Health grows cohort programs for Central Louisiana healthcare students

Contact Us

 

The News Bureau works with print, broadcast and digital media outlets to publicize all aspects of the university, including faculty programs, research, initiatives and accomplishments. Working with you, we can develop a strategy to give your story the best possible chance of receiving coverage. The News Bureau also assists media who are covering stories involving higher education, current topics or human interest stories involving NSU students, faculty, staff and alumni.

 

Leah Jackson

Director of Public Information and Media Relations

(318) 357-4553

jacksonl@nsula.edu

 

David West

Director of Communications

west@nsula.edu

NSU students conversing near the old gates of Northwestern State College