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Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

July 8, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2025 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from […]

Digital Media Institute and Northwestern State University announce strategic academic partnership

July 7, 2025

SHREVEPORT, LA – – BRF’s Digital Media Institute (DMI) and Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) are proud to announce a groundbreaking academic partnership that bridges the gap between two-year technical education and four-year fine arts degrees. Beginning in Fall 2025, students will have the opportunity to pursue an […]

Incoming NSU anglers awarded Poche scholarships

July 7, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Three incoming Northwestern State University freshmen were named recipients of Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarship. Braxton Speyrer, Landon Watts and Josiah Shockley will be a part of the university’s bass fishing team and will compete in FLW, B.A.S.S. and Collegiate Bass circuits.

Funds for the […]

Campus events and activities for July 6-12

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 6-12 at Northwestern State University.

July 6-8 – Summer second 4-week session and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect

July 6 — University reopens after Independence Day

July 7 – Start of second summer 4-week session

July […]

Louisiana Folklife Center to Present Free Native Crafts Workshop

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present a Native American Crafts Workshop on Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. The workshop is free and open to the public, with crafting materials […]

Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 19

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will take place as part of the 45th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to be held on the Northwestern State University campus on July 19. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall, located at 143 Central Avenue on the NSU […]

NSU Summer Dinner Theatre to present “Dinner and Doo Wop”

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will present “Dinner and Doo Wop” July 22-26 and July 29 – Aug. 2 at The Venue on Front Street located at 530 Front Street in Natchitoches. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and the show starts at 6 p.m.

Tickets are available at […]

Red Beans and Rice Cookoff to be part of Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival July 19

NATCHITOCHES – This year’s Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on July 19 will include a Red Beans and Rice Cookoff. Professionals and hobbyists alike can compete to demonstrate their cooking skills. Registration and the cooks’ meeting will take place at 8 a.m. in the N-Club Room inside Prather Coliseum. Cooking officially begins at 8:45 a.m. The […]

NSU will screen “Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Creole Heritage Center and the Louisiana Architecture Foundation will host a screening of the award-winning documentary “Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture” on Friday, July 18. “Ancestral Artistry” examines the contributions made by early enslaved West Africans and free people of […]

SPO News

June 30, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Sponsored Programs Office shares the following news and announcements.

Congratulations

Dr. Curtis Penrod, School of Business, College of Business and Technology, received notification of a $40,000 award from the Cybersecurity Education Management Council entitled, “Central Louisiana Cybersecurity Talent Enhancement Program.” Dr. Begona […]

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