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NSU/LSMSA DemonSat-4 balloon launch a success

NATCHITOCHES – A team of students from Northwestern State University and the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, the DemonSats-4 team, launched a payload into space via sounding balloon Tuesday. The team, which includes Derek Dupree of Houma, a Physical Science/Biology double major at NSU, and Reese Nordan and Arianna Jackson, recent LSMSA […]

Ceramics class to begin June 8

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement starting June 8. The class will be offered on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through July 13 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

The fee […]

NSU’s accredited Vet Tech program growing, meeting job demands

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Veterinary Technology program completed an accreditation review and licensure assessment that reported 100 percent pass rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam last year. Ninety-four percent passed since Fall 2021, significantly exceeding the national pass rate of 63.3 percent in 2022.

“These graduates scored equal to or above the national average […]

NSU Summer Dinner Theatre to present murder mystery and musical

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will present the mystery “Murder Rides Again” June 13-17 and 20-24 and the musical “100 Years of Broadway” on July 18-22 and 25-29 on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner service starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 which includes […]

Long Purple Line nominations will close June 11

NATCHITOCHES – Nominations for Long Purple Line, Northwestern State University’s alumni hall of distinction, will close Sunday, June 11.

The Long Purple Line was established in 1990 to provide recognition and appreciation to individuals whose career accomplishments or service to their fellow man have enhanced the reputation and prestige of Northwestern State. Selection may be based […]

Campus events and activities for May 21 – 27

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 21-27 at Northwestern State University.

May 21 – July 5 – Registration underway for Summer 2023 semester at NSU Connect

May 21 – August 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect

May 24-25 – Freshman Connection, […]

NSU to offer three sessions of water aerobics this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Three sessions of water aerobics classes will be offered this summer through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement.

The classes are scheduled for June 6-29, July 5-27 and August 1-24 and will be each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Robert […]

Two driver education classes to be offered this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer two 38-hour driver education courses this summer. The courses will be held on June 12-15 and July 31-August 3. Students must be 14 years and nine months years of age (must be 15 years old to take the driving […]

Natchitoches teacher, mentor Edwina M. Lewis honored with scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Alumnae and current members of Iota Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated have created the Edwina M. Lewis Future Educator Award to honor a woman who has positively impacted her community for decades as an educator and mentor. Iota Mu surprised Lewis by announcing a donation of over $14,000 to the […]

NSU Elementary Lab honors public servants to open Field Day

Northwestern State University’s Elementary Lab School opened spring 2023 Field Day competition May 16 with a ceremony to recognize public servants and others with a theme of “Heroes in Training.” Joined by family, friends, volunteers, local law enforcement and first responders, students began with the Pledge of Allegiance, following by the national anthem performed by […]

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