After Hours event postponed
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association has cancelled the After Hours event that was set for Thursday, Aug. 5.
The event will be rescheduled at a later date.
NSU sets mask mandate, urges students to get vaccinated
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will require masks and facial coverings indoors for faculty, staff, students and visitors for the Fall 2021 semester to help mitigate the surge of COVID-19 cases in this region and across Louisiana.
The mask mandate for all individuals age 5 and up, which reflects a statewide directive issued Monday by Gov. […]
Henderson provides UL System guidelines for Fall 2021
Below is a Message and Attachment (Fall 2021 Guiding Principles) from Dr. Jim Henderson, University of Louisiana System President
Dear Faculty and Staff,
As we near the beginning of the fall term, we find ourselves in a fourth wave of rapidly increasing COVID-19 infection and hospitalization. The scientific community continues to provide us […]
Winners of 13th annual Louisiana High School Essay contest announced
NATCHITOCHES – Gabrielle Murison of Belle Chasse High School has been named the first-place winner of the 2021 Northwestern State University Louisiana High School Essay Contest. Murison won the honor for the essay “From On-Screen Superhero to Real-Life Superhero.” Apryl D. Gallo, also of Belle Chasse High School, won second place for her essay “Band […]
Addiction Studies degree earns high rankings
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies was named the third most affordable in the country by Bachelor’s Degree Center, a guide to traditional and online bachelor’s degree programs in all disciplines.
NSU’s bachelor’s degree in addiction studies offers an understanding of the human mind addictive behavior, and advances in addiction counseling. […]
Shawn and Linnye Daily create CAPA professorship
NATCHITOCHES – A Natchitoches couple who are longtime supporters of Northwestern State University have created a professorship in the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts. The donation of $80,000 will be matched by the Board of Regents Support Fund to present the fully endowed Shawn and Linnye Daily Endowed Professorship at the $100,000 level. […]
After Hours event at Cane River Brewing set for Aug. 5
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association will host an After Hours event at Cane River Brewing on Thursday, Aug. 5. The gathering will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. for all NSU alumni, supporters and friends.
Those who would like to attend should RSVP to alumni@nsula.edu to ensure an accurate headcount for food. There […]
Freshman Connection welcomes incoming students
By Sheridan Duet
Natchitoches, LA – This summer Northwestern State University welcomed over 1,000 new students to their campus during Freshman Connection. Here students had the opportunity to learn about campus resources, connect with fellow peers and upperclassman, browse different campus organizations and schedule their classes.
Brady Mathis, a recent graduate of Haughton High School who […]
BOM sponsor of upcoming Greek Centennial Celebration
NATCHITOCHES – BOM Bank is a sponsor of Northwestern State University’s upcoming Greek Centennial Celebration with a contribution at the $5,000 level. BOM personnel with Greek ties joined NSU Development staff in making the presentation. From left are Jacob Murchison, Luke Lucky, John Sullivan, Jill Bankston, Luke Rasberry, Cristy Bernard, Danielle Cobb, Claire Mayeaux, Carrie […]
Knotts donation jumpstarts buiding renovation
NATCHITOCHES – Two brothers who are alumni and longtime supporters of Northwestern State University helped kickstart a renovation project that will provide new offices for NSU’s Office of Development and staff.
Mike Knotts of Haughton and Kenny Knotts of Benton donated $30,000 to the NSU Foundation that will contribute to upgrading a building at 520 University […]