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The Northwestern State University News Bureau is your go-to source for all university news — connecting our students, faculty, and staff with the wider community and news media. We share the stories that shape our campus, highlight the achievements that matter, and report on the milestones that define what it means to be a Demon.

Kohen Henry of Tioga, center, is recipient of the 2026 Luther W. Lott Memorial Scholarship awarded to dependents of Lott Oil employees. From left are Kylie Descant Wiggins, Lott Oil retail marketing manager; Henry and Camille Lott Donahue, Lott Oil director of marketing.

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Lott Oil scholarship goes to Tioga freshman

Pick Up Your Brush Painting classes to be held on Nov. 12 and 19 

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Pick Up Your Brush Painting classes to be held on Nov. 12 and 19 

Nine to compete for title of Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Nov. 5

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Nine to compete for title of Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Nov. 5

Bryan David Arceneaux of Larose speaks during Northwestern State University's Long Purple Line induction luncheon Oct. 23.

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Larose businessman Bryan Arceneaux receives Northwestern State’s highest alumni distinction

2026 School of Business Hall of Fame

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School of Business inducts alumni into Hall of Fame

2026 Hall of Distinguished Educators

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NSU honors outstanding educators with alumni awards

NSU student Jenna Marler speaks with Shreya Patel and other LSU Health cardiopulmonary science students during Career Day on Oct. 26.

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NSU kinesiology students explore career, graduate school opportunities

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education participated in the annual Zoo Boo at the Alexandria Zoo Oct. 24 with a booth titled “Get Your Fancy On at NSU.” Zoo Boo is a popular family-oriented Halloween extravaganza with kid-friendly activities, displays and entertainment. NSU Education faculty Dr. Wendi O’Halloran, Charissa Inabnet and Dr. Amber Hyatt dressed as Fancy Nancy to hand out candy and NSU-branded items to Zoo Boo guests.

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NSU Education faculty join Zoo Boo Halloween event

An actor portraying Alice, left, and an NSU student scare actor perform outside Alice's Madhouse in 3D at Dark Woods Haunted Attraction in Natchitoches. The performers' real identities are kept secret as part of the Halloween experience.

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NSU students bring scares to life at Dark Woods

Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Saturday, Oct. 31

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Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Saturday, Oct. 31

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra to perform Nov. 3.

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Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra to perform concert titled “American Reflections” Nov. 3

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The News Bureau works with print, broadcast and digital media outlets to publicize all aspects of the university, including faculty programs, research, initiatives and accomplishments. Working with you, we can develop a strategy to give your story the best possible chance of receiving coverage. The News Bureau also assists media who are covering stories involving higher education, current topics or human interest stories involving NSU students, faculty, staff and alumni.

 

Leah Jackson

Director of Public Information and Media Relations

(318) 357-4553

jacksonl@nsula.edu

 

David West

Director of Communications

west@nsula.edu

NSU students conversing near the old gates of Northwestern State College