NSU News

The NSU News Bureau works with print, broadcast and digital media outlets to publicize all aspects of the university, including faculty programs, research, initiatives and accomplishments. Working with you, we can develop a strategy to give your story the best possible chance of receiving coverage. The News Bureau also assists media who are covering stories involving higher education, current topics or human interest stories involving NSU students, faculty, staff and alumni. Click here to return to the NSU News Bureau website.

R.V. Couch of Summerville named to Hall of Master Folk Artists

By Zoe Hebert

NATCHITOCHES – Handmade instrument maker R.V. Couch of Summerville, Louisiana, will be among those inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center Hall of Master Folk Artists at this year’s Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Couch will be selling his beautiful handmade instruments at the festival. The 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held, 9 a.m.-10 […]

Campus events and activities for July 10-16

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 10-16 at Northwestern State University.

July 10-16 – Registration for fall semester

July 16 – ACT testing, Kyser Hall, 8 a.m.

Driver Education Third Party Road Skills Test course to be offered

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement is offering a Driver Education Third Party Road Skills Test course.

This course is for registration for a session to complete Road Skills Testing. Individuals will only register for one session and each session is limited to one person. Times and dates will vary. There is a […]

NSU offering scholarship packages to Red River students through Realization Initiative

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is partnering with Red River Parish Schools and the Realization Initiative to provide students with scholarship packages to help cover the cost of college. The partnership focuses on eight prioritized areas, but applications in all academic areas are welcome.

“We are fortunate in Red River Parish to be able to enter into […]

Campus events and activities for July 3-9

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 3-9 at Northwestern State University.

July 3-9 – Registration for fall semester

July 4 – University closed for Independence Day holiday

July 5 — University reopens after Independence Day holiday

July 5 – Start of second 4-week summer session

July 7 – Freshman Connection, Natchitoches campus

Ceramics class to begin July 7

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement starting Thursday, July 7. The class will be offered on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through August 11 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

The fee is $125 […]

Painting class to be held July 7 and 28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 7 and 28 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 […]

NSU seeks nominations for outstanding alumni awards

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Alumni Association invites nominations for three alumni awards, two that recognize distinguished service and one for volunteerism toward the Alumni Association. The awards will be presented this fall in conjunction with the Long Purple Line celebration and Homecoming festivities.

Nominations will open Monday, July 11 and close Monday, Sept, 5. Nominations […]

Vote for ‘Faith’ sculpture, nominated for CODAworx People’s Choice Award

NATCHITOCHES – A sculpture installation by Natchitoches artist James Borders is one of 100 finalists for the CODAworx People’s Choice Award. The juried competition selected the TOP 100 most successful design projects that integrate commissioned art into an interior, architectural or public space and is now open to public voting. People’s Choice voting will extend […]

High school trumpet students participate in week of masterclasses

NATCHITOCHES – High school trumpet students from Louisiana and Texas recently participated in daily masterclasses and ensemble rehearsals culminating in a performance at Northwestern State University. The students received instruction in standard university-level trumpet literature, orchestral repertoire and fundamentals of performance. NSU Associate Professor of Trumpet Galindo Rodriguez served as instructor for the week. During […]

Previous 133 134135136 137 Next