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Pierce arrangements: Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday, services 2 p.m. Saturday at FBC

By Doug Ireland

Incomparable impact over 57 years at his beloved alma mater, Northwestern State University, and in his adopted hometown of Natchitoches, along with significant statewide influence in higher education and sports were hallmarks of Jerry Pierce, who died Tuesday in Natchitoches after a brief illness.

Pierce, 83, was executive vice president and professor of journalism […]

Pianist Dr. Sergei Kvitko to present recital Nov. 16

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist and acclaimed recording engineer and producer Dr. Sergei Kvitko will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

Kvitko was the producer of three […]

Tabor Scholarship established by family dedicated to service

NATCHITOCHES – A new scholarship at Northwestern State University will help a student pursuing a degree in the healthcare field. The Tabor Family ASN Scholarship is an endowed scholarship that will be presented to a student in first-fourth level clinicals on a needs-based basis.

James and Krystyna Tabor of Shreveport created the […]

Cane River Singers, Men’s Chorus, Lyrica concert to be held Nov. 15

NATCHITOCHES – The Cane River Singers, Northwestern State University Men’s Chorus and Lyrica will have a concert on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu.

Associate Director of Choral Activities Adam Philley will conduct the […]

Matt Gamble wins Inferno Pitch with Rise and Rotate mobile assistance device

NATCHITOCHES – Matthew Gamble won first prize in the Northwestern State University School of Business Inferno Pitch, a business plan competition that offers NSU students mentoring skill-building for launching entrepreneurial ideas. Gamble is a senior business administration major from Shelbyville, Texas, and earned $3,000 for pitching a patented design and business plan for […]

Jerry Pierce, writer, humorist, NSU VP passes away

NATCHITOCHES – Jerry Pierce, who served over 57 years on staff at Northwestern State University and as vice president of External Affairs since 1990, died Tuesday, Nov. 8 after a brief illness.

Information on services and a full obituary is available here: https://www.blanchardstdenisfuneralhome.com/obituary/jerry-pierce?fh_id=10503

Pierce’s impact at the university, in the community and […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra to perform Nov. 14

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream of the concert will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the […]

NSU recognizes Minchew, Robertson at SLC tournament

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Staff Sergeant Valerie Minchew, U.S. Air Force Retired, and Chief Warrant Officer Four John Robertson, U.S. Navy Retired, honorary captains during the Southland Conference Soccer Championship Tournament held on campus last week.

Minchew, a communications non-commissioned […]

School of Business will host CLE continuing ed courses

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business will offer Continuing Legal Education Friday, Nov. 18. The school will offer five credit hours, 1 hour of ethics, 1 hour of professionalism and two hours of law office management. The cost is $225 for a full session or $60 per credit. Proceeds go towards the School […]

Trumpet Ensemble and Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble to present concert Nov. 10

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Trumpet Ensemble and Northwestern State University Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble will present a concert on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the Trumpet Ensemble. Dr. Masahito Kuroda […]

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