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About David West

Director of Communications at Northwestern State University. I have worked in the University's News Bureau since 1991.

Campus events and activities for Aug. 10-16 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 10-16 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 10-17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

Aug. 13 – In-person advising for fall semester, Cenla, Leesville/Fort Polk and Shreveport campuses 

Aug. 14-15 – In-person advising for fall semester, Natchitoches campus […]

Northwestern State University names seven alumni to Long Purple Line  

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will induct seven new members into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line as part of the annual Homecoming celebration Oct. 3-4. The inductees are Richard Keith Bergeron of New Roads, the late Robert Crew, Jacque Crew of Shreveport, Dr. Marcus Jones of Winnfield, Angela Lasyone and […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 3-9 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 3-9 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 3-17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enrollment open for NSU Music Academy  

 NATCHITOCHES — The NSU Music Academy is accepting students for the Fall 2025 semester.  

The NSU Music Academy provides private lessons in piano, guitar, percussion and voice for students ages six and up on the campus of Northwestern State University. Directed by NSU faculty Dr. Francis Yang and Dr. John Price, the […]

Winners Announced for 17th Annual NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest 

By: Dr. Shane Rasmussen 

NATCHITOCHES – Lalani Williams of Southside High School in Youngsville has been named the first-place winner of the 2025 Northwestern State University Louisiana High School Essay Contest. Williams won the honor for her play “Bayou Secrets.” Ashlyn Underwood of West Monroe High School won second place for her performance […]

Campus events and activities for July 27 – Aug. 2 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 27 – Aug. 2 at Northwestern State University. 

July 27 – Aug. 17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

July 29 – Aug. 2 – NSU Summer Dinner Theatre presents “Dinner and Doo Wop,” The Venue on Front […]

Dane Terrell wins 2025 Red Beans & Rice Cookoff  

By: Dr. Shane Rasmussen  

NATCHITOCHES – With his entry “Ashli’s Beans,” Dane Terrell of Natchitoches won first place in the Judges’ Choice Category in the 2025 Red Beans & Rice Cookoff held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. 3 Stooges, comprised of Jacob Carpenter of Belmont, […]

Louisiana Folklife Center inducts seven into Hall of Master Folk Artists 

NATCHITOCHES – A traditional crafts person, five musicians and an art historian were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Inductees included cultural authority and traditional crafter Christy Castille, who also served […]

Ron Yule of DeRidder wins 2025 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship

NATCHITOCHES – Ron Yule of DeRidder was named Grand Champion of the 2025 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Second place winner was Samuel O’Kelley of DeRidder, with Phillip Mayo of Leesville placing third and Asher Hotard of Folsom placing fourth. The […]

Campus events and activities for July 20-26 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 20-26 at Northwestern State University. 

July 20 – Aug. 17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

July 22-26 – NSU Summer Dinner Theatre presents “Dinner and Doo Wop,” The Venue on Front Street, 530 Front Street. Doors open […]

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