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Northwestern State faculty member Jessica Parr authors book to help costume designers

NATCHITOCHES – The right costumes can do a great deal to elevate any production and Northwestern State University Professor of Theatre and Costume Designer Jessica Parr has authored a new book to give tips to both student designers and professionals looking to improve their skills.

“Rendering Tips for the Costume Designer: Simple Steps […]

Three honored with CAPA Hall of Fame induction

NATCHITOCHES – The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. D. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University honored three individuals with induction into the CAPA Hall of Fame Dec. 7. Honored were long-time School of Creative Performing Arts Administrative Assistant Ladell Conley, Executive Director of the Louisiana School for Math, […]

NSU keepsake Santas available

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association is offering limited edition collectible Santas for sale this holiday season.

The commemorative NSU tabletop Santas appear every December and honor selected programs or organization, ROTC in 2019 ($20), Nursing and Allied Health in 2020 ($25), Greek life 2021 ($30) and this year’s 2022 championship-winning women’s soccer team […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 4-10

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 4-10 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 4-9 — Exhibit of artwork from personal collections of faculty and administrators, Orville Hanchey Gallery

Dec. 4-8 – Final examinations for fall semester.

Dec. 4 – Jan. 8 – Registration for spring semester via […]

NSU hosts RC&S3 competition for area middle schools

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted its annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3), drawing about 75 middle schoolers to campus to put their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the test.

Winning teams were, Caddo Middle Magnet, first place; North DoSoto Middle School, second place, and Donnie Bickham […]

NSU student-produced magazine AFK: Away From the Keyboard released and available online

By Melody Gilbert, Associate Professor and Documentary Filmmaker,

Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts

NATCHITOCHES – After a semester spent writing stories about gaming, Northwestern State University students in Professor Melody Gilbert’s COMM4230 class are ready to share AFK: Away from the Keyboard magazine with NSU Demons and the Natchitoches community.

On Thursday, Dec 1 students […]

NSU gets Healthcare Occupations Grant from The Rapides Foundation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University was named one of four recipients awarded Healthcare Occupations Program grants from The Rapides Foundation to help meet the healthcare workforce needs of employers in Central Louisiana.

Northwestern State University received a $719,600 grant in September to increase the number of Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) clinical students admitted to its […]

Blue Key recognizes new members, incoming officers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Chapter of Blue Key Honor Society inducted 29 new members and recognized new officers. Blue Key Honor Society is a premier honor society that recognizes students at institutions of higher education for balanced and all-around excellence in scholarship, leadership and service. Blue Key Honor Society bases its eligibility for membership […]

NSU signs agreement with Shreveport, Caddo law enforcement to strengthen campus security

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University, the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, Caddo Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police Department and NSU Police Department signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to clearly delineate responsibilities and share information about power-based violence committed by or against students at NSU’s Shreveport Campus. “We have entered into an agreement like this with […]

Chamber Choir to present annual “Lessons and Carols” service Dec. 6

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will conduct the Chamber Choir. […]

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