By Melody Gilbert, Associate Professor/Documentary Filmmaker
Department of New Media, Journalism and Communications Arts
NATCHITOCHES – Laughter and tears flowed in Varnado Ballroom at the most recent documentary showcase of short films produced by Northwestern State University COMM 4240 students. Subjects of the documentaries included films about finding friends, exploring queerness, investigating parental relationships, discovering a path […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 796 diplomas to 779 graduates during spring commencement exercises that took place in three ceremonies May 8-9 in Prather Coliseum.
NSU awarded a posthumous degree to the family of Alicia Rene Davis, who completed academic credits to earn a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Graduates listed by hometown are as follows.
Abbeville […]
NATCHITOCHES – If you are a baccalaureate prepared nurse interested in earning a clinical doctorate in nursing, Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing will host a Q and A for prospective doctoral students. The virtual meeting will be from 4-6 p.m. CST Wednesday, May 22 via WebEx.
Graduates of NSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program provide […]
NATCHITOCHES – Hallie Guidry of Ragley, a graduating senior at Northwestern State University, is already on an exciting career path at Walt Disney World, but her journey to earning a degree through NSU’s Hospitality Management and Tourism program was anything but easy. Serious health issues impacted her life and studies, but her determination to return […]
NATCHITOCHES – For Breanna James of Stonewall, a desire to serve her country dovetailed with her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Northwestern State University. James will graduate this week with a Bachelor of Science and commission as a 2nd lieutenant through NSU’s ROTC program. She has assessed Adjutant General’s Corps and will […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will hold two summer camps for students interested in robotics.
Junior Camp for students in grades 3-7 will take place May 28-30. Advanced Camp for students in grades 8-10 will be June 4-6. Camps will be from 9 a.m.-noon in Williamson Hall,
Registration is free and will be […]
NATCHITOCHES – A positive attitude and a dose of determination helped Jose Del Rio of Boutte complete his academic journey at Northwestern State University. Del Rio is earning a bachelor’s degree in music education (vocal) K-12, following a semester of challenges that included car trouble, flu, weather disruptions and other frustrations. NSU’s School of Education […]
NATCHITOCHES – Pump #1 at Shop A Lott/Chevron, 620 South Drive, Natchitoches, is officially open as the “Fuel Their Future” purple pump. A portion of proceeds from fuel sales at Pump #1 will be donated to the Northwestern State University Foundation to support student scholarships. A ribbon-cutting Monday, May 6 brought together executives from Shop […]
NATCHITOCHES – Donald Smith of Opelousas will collect a diploma from Northwestern State University on May 9, a goal in the making since 1971. Smith, 70, will receive a Bachelor of General Studies during afternoon commencement, a bucket list item that involved learning to navigate online classes while balancing family responsibilities.
Smith graduated from Natchitoches Central […]
NATCHITOCHES – Brandy Smith of Tyler, Texas, a mother of five and first-generation college graduate, said that pushing fear aside, accepting help and believing in her own abilities were key factors in completing her degree. Smith will graduate from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences May 8.
Since childhood, Smith dreamed […]
