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GeauxFAME/AMT graduates honored

NATCHITOCHES – Five students completed the GeauxFAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program, a work/study partnership between Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Northwestern State University and regional industries. Through the program, graduates earned a certificate from CLTCC and an associate degree from NSU while working at a regional manufacturing facility.

Graduates, who were honored earlier this week, […]

Folklife Center inducts four into Hall of Master Folk Artists

NATCHITOCHES – Two traditional crafts persons, a musician, and a folk dance group were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University on Saturday, July 23 as part of the 42^nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Inductees included fiddler Amanda Shaw, who also served […]

Breaux Bridge teen wins La. State Fiddle Championship

Story By Chris Jay

Photos by Peter Jones

NATCHITOCHES – Mary Harris of Breaux Bridge was named Grand Champion of the 2022 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship held at Northwestern State University as part of the 42^nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Second place winner was Ben Robinson of Choudrant, with Joe Suchanek of Fields placing third. The Championship […]

NSU@Marksville virtual Q&A set for Aug. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Marksville campus will host a Q&A virtual event from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. Students from the Marksville area will be able to start the semester off with confidence after learning about MyNSU, student services, IT support, course information and more.

The event will be hosted by Samantha Grant, NSU@Marksville campus […]

Campus events and activities for July 24-30

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 24-30 at Northwestern State University.

July 24-30 – Registration for fall semester

July 24 – Sept. 2 — Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

July 26-30 – NSU Summer Dinner Theatre presents “Sister Amnesia’s […]

Painting class to be held August 4, 11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on August 4 and 11 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 ALD chapter earns impressive awards

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society for First-Year Academic Success was named recipient of the organization’s highest award, the Order of the Torch, presented to the nation’s most outstanding chapter, for the 2021-22 academic year. Chapters are only eligible for the award every four years and NSUs’s chapter […]

Alum Damian Glover named to SkillsUSA board of directors

NATCHITOCHES — Dr. Damian Glover, associate director for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Strategic Engagement and Programs and executive director for the SkillsUSA Louisiana College/Postsecondary division, was elected to serve as Region 2 representative of the SkillsUSA Board of Directors at the board’s June 21 meeting during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & […]

Water aerobics class set for August 2-11

NATCHITOCHES – A water aerobics class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement beginning Tuesday, August 2.

The 60-minute class will begin at 9:30 a.m. on August 2-4 and 9-11. The fee is $29.

Using the unique properties of the water, this class provides a fun and challenging workout designed […]

NSU ROTC announces scholarship opportunity for incoming freshmen, sophomores

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) announces the establishment of the Wise Foundation Army ROTC Scholarship. This two-semester scholarship ($5,500-6,000 a year) is designed to assist with paying for the first or second year of college for incoming students.

NSU ROTC is a college program that prepares students to become U.S. Army […]

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