NATCHITOCHES – The Youth of Natchitoches First United Methodist Church, led by Colby and Lindsey Session and NSU FUMC interns Phillip Coleman, Rachael Smith and Garrett Wells visited the Northwestern State University Teacher Education Center recently to engage in a service learning project and tour the building. Following a discussion of how literacy impacts school […]
NATCHITOCHES – More than 1,400 middle school students from throughout central Louisiana participated in second annual RECIPE for Rural STEM Day Feb. 8 where they engaged in activities and demonstrations designed to spark interest in science, technology engineering and mathematics. The RECIPE (Relevant, Educational, Career Minded, Impactful, Purposeful and Engaging) event was presented by Northwestern […]
By Lia Portillo Cantarero, Northwestern State University student journalist
NATCHITOCHES – Every country, culture, ethnic group, and even universities partake in traditions that unify the members of these groups. Traditions are essential for people to feel connected to their group or history, which is why in “Latino Living’s” newest episode the crew expands on that […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library is joining libraries from around the state in a program to encourage litter abatement in Louisiana. Students and faculty with a campus ID can check out clean-up kits with vests, litter grabbers, trash bags and instructions to clean up litter.
The program, presented by Keep Louisiana […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Athletics and Department of Military Science honored members of the U.S. Armed Services with Military Appreciation Day during the basketball doubleheader Feb. 3. Select honorees were Ted Duggan, his son Ted Duggan II and Staff Sgt. Richard Spikes.
After commissioning through NSU’s ROTC Program in 1957, Ted Duggan Sr. was an […]
NATCHITOCHES – Leadership from Northwestern State University met with Louisiana’s congressional delegation and other officials in Washington, D.C., last week to underscore the pivotal role that higher education plays in preparing Louisiana’s future workforce.
NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones, Vice President of External Affairs Dr. Drake Owens, and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. […]
NATCHITOCHES – Fall to spring retention rates for first-time freshman rose to 87.8 percent at Northwestern State University this semester with some departments reporting as high as 90 percent retention of freshmen from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024.
NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones said the increase is a result of a better understanding of incoming students […]
Northwestern State University’s Early Childhood Education program provided Natchitoches Magnet preschool children and their families with literacy activities, resources and support so they can engage in reading and play activities at home. The donation was made possible by a grant from the International Paper Foundation to support the Cradle to College initiative.
Dr. Michelle Brunson started […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Student nursing students are holding a toy drive to benefit patients at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. The drive will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the Student Union lobby.
Requested are gift cards for meals, retailers and general use; crayons, craft activities, board and card games, fidget […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of STEM will host STEM Day for high school students on Friday, March 1. All students in ninth-12th grades are invited. STEM Day will take place in NSU’s Student Union Ballroom from 8 a.m.-noon.
“With rapidly emerging technologies and scientific advancements, today is an exciting time to be engaged in […]
