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Lyles Scholarship will benefit business, nursing students

NATCHITOCHES – Laurence Wynder of Natchitoches is the inaugural recipient of the Mary Ann Lyles Memorial Scholarship, created to benefit a student pursuing a career in business administration or nursing at Northwestern State University or Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) – Natchitoches campus. Wynder earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies at NSU in 2020 […]

NSU will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 21-22

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming 2022 with a week of activities for students capped off with events for alumni and friends. Oct. 21-22.

The public is invited to join the university family in honoring six outstanding individuals who will be inducted into the university’s alumni hall of distinction, the Long Purple Line. The […]

N Side View draws prospective students to NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Over 500 prospective students and their families participated in N Side View at Northwestern State University Saturday, Oct. 1, drawing to campus future Demons interested in exploring all that the university offers in academics, extracurricular activities, Greek life and service opportunities. In conjunction, the Louisiana Scholars’ College at NSU hosted Scholars’ Day for […]

Outstanding educators will be honored during Homecoming

NATCHITOCHES – Six outstanding educational professionals will be honored at a reception and induction ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Northwestern State University’s Teacher Education Center before NSU’s homecoming game.  Criteria for selection include: 1) graduating from NSU with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Education; 2) have a minimum of 30 years of […]

BSN students volunteer with Rapides flu shot drive thru

ALEXANDRIA – Bachelor of Nursing students at Northwestern State University’s Cenla campus volunteered with the Rapides Parish Health Unit and assisted in administering 140 influenza injections to the community Sept. 30.  From left are Royesha McCullough, Kerri Manuel, Assistant Professor Rebecca Harrell, MSN RNBC, Mikayla Wright and Chloe Hamilton.

 

Alost honored at ballgame, new academic building will bear his name

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will honor the legacy of Dr. Robert Alost, the 16th president of Northwestern, who led the university from 1986 to 1996, by naming the school’s new academic building Robert Alost Hall.  The Robert Alost Memorial Scholarship has been established by friends and family.  Dr. Alost’s sons were recognized on the […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 2-8 at Northwestern State University.

Oct. 2 – Faculty recital: Omojo Percussion Duo, Magale Recital Hall, 5 p.m. #

Oct. 4 — “Watson’s Living Library: Everyone Has A Story,” Ora G. Williams Multimedia Studio, Kyser Hall, Room 142, 2 p.m.

Oct. 4 – NSU Choirs Preview Concert, […]

Modern in Motion X set for October 13-16

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Dance Company and the Friends of Louisiana Sports and History will present Modern in Motion X on Oct. 13-16 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. Performance time is Oct. 13-15 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 16 at 2 […]

Painting class set for October 6 and 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on October 6 and 27  from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each class is a separate session.

In the class, participants will […]

Bailey Willis named Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet

NATCHITOCHES – Bailey Willis of Opelousas was named winner of the 65th Annual Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program held Wednesday at Northwestern State University.

Willis, a junior secondary education major, will represent Northwestern State in this summer’s Miss Louisiana Competition. She will receive more than $8,000 in scholarships and prizes. Willis was […]

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