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 […]
NATCHITOCHES – Due to the potential of high impact snowfall late Sunday, Jan. 10 and early Monday, Jan. 11, classes, including online classes, on all Northwestern State University campuses are cancelled for Monday, Jan. 11.
“Although conditions may change, a mix of rain and snow is predicted for Sunday night and with falling temperatures roads and […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumni Vic and Terry Stelly, residents of Moss Bluff, died within hours of each other Dec. 26, after succumbing to complications from COVID-19. Vic Stelly, 79, a former state representative, earned a bachelor’s degree at NSU in 1962 and a master’s degree from Louisiana State University in 1965. He was […]
A Message from NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:
Please allow me to express my heartfelt gratitude and sincere congratulations to everyone associated with Northwestern State University for your monumental efforts and steadfast dedication in making the Fall 2020 semester so successful under such difficult circumstances.
It is not likely that the university has […]
Northwestern State University honored Mark Romero, center, during commencement exercises Dec. 18 by presenting him with the Nth Degree, a special honor that recognizes individuals who have gone the extra mile in meritorious service to the university or the community. Romero recently served out a two-year term as chair of the Board of Supervisors for […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Demon family came together to help one of its own this week as faculty and friends rallied to the assistance of Jessica Thompson, a student from Forest Hill who was set to graduate Friday, Dec. 18.
On Monday, Dec. 14, Thompson returned home from taking a final exam to find […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 2,035 to Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 graduates. Because of COVID-19, Spring graduates were recognized with a virtual commencement ceremony in May and given the option, along with Summer graduates, to participate in Fall 2020 Commencement.
NSU will host a series of five carefully planned socially distance commencement ceremonies Dec. […]
NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Chris Maggio, president of Northwestern State University, was one of several community leaders inducted as honorary commanders at Barksdale Air Force Dec. 10. The goal of the honorary commander program is to build and maintain a strong and lasting bond between Barksdale Air Force Base and surrounding communities, while exposing community leaders […]
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 […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts began a new tradition by awarding graduation stoles to seniors who participated with the NSU-TV News team. Graduating seniors are Madelyn Dupont of Washington, Travis Mitchell and Tamarraw Powell of Natchitoches and Sharissa Tanner of Lebeau.
Advised by Department Head Dr. Brian Gabrial, […]
