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High schoolers learn the good, the bad, the funny at regional Educators Rising conference

Feb. 12, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Over 150 aspiring educators from 10 high schools in northwest and central Louisiana attended seminars and competitions at the Educators Rising regional conference at Northwestern State University Feb. 12. Pictured above, NSU faculty Dr. Wendi O’Halloran, Dr. Amy Craig and Dr. Dylan Solice spoke with students about […]

Dr. Kathleen Byrd Enhancement Fund to support research, collaboration projects at NSU

Feb. 11, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Kathleen Byrd of Natchitoches has created an enhancement fund for Northwestern State University’s College of Arts and Sciences that will bridge the liberal arts with several other disciplines and provide funding for student and faculty research, travel and collaboration.

Unlike an endowment, Byrd stipulates that […]

Divine Nine will share experiences at Feb. 19 Living Library program

Feb. 11, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 10^th Living Library program, “Divine Nine through Time,” with panelists who are past and present members of NSU’s Divine Nine.

The program will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the Ora G. Williams Digital Media Center/NSU TV Studio, Room 142 Kyser Hall. The […]

Pianist Todd Van Kekerix to present concert on Feb. 15 as part of NSU Piano Day

NATCHITOCHES — Pianist Todd Van Kekerix will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15. Northwestern, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts students are admitted free with […]

Northwestern expands with new facilities while freshmen, transfers and retention rise in Spring 2025

February 11, 2025

NATCHITOCHES — A major transformation is underway at Northwestern State University, with new academic and athletic facilities set to enhance student learning and campus life. Construction on Alost Hall, a $45 million academic hub, remains on track for a Fall 2025 opening.

Looming over Sam Sibley Drive, the […]

Family of Lola Walker Dunahoe Establishes Endowed Chair in Interdisciplinary Studies

Feb. 10, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The Lola Walker Dunahoe Endowed Chair in Interdisciplinary Studies has been established by her family at Northwestern State University, honoring her lifelong commitment to education, philanthropy and service.

Through the Dunahoe family’s generosity, $600,000 in private contributions is eligible for $400,000 in matching funds from the […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 9-15

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 9-15 at Northwestern State University

Feb. 9 – Tennis vs. North Texas, Jack Fisher Lady Demon Complex, 11 a.m.

Feb. 9 – Modern In Motion, Riverside Reserve, 2 p.m.

Feb. 11 – Tennis vs. LSU-Alexandria, Jack Fisher Lady Demon Complex, […]

New Media collaborating with Natchitoches Chamber for Natchitoches Work Summit awards

Feb. 7, 2025

CONTACT/Written – Naydu Daza Maya – ndazamaya268426@nsula.edu

NATCHITOCHES – Students from Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts are partnering with the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce to co-develop a media plan and work as producers, talent and creators of the multimedia promotional productions for the third […]

NSU ACE program brings healthcare career exploration to Winn, LaSalle students

NATCHITOCHES – Over 70 students from Winnfield, Dodson, Calvin and LaSalle high schools participated in a Healthcare Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) event in Winnfield Feb. 7. Healthcare ACE introduces Cenla students to high demand healthcare careers through hands-on learning workshops in nursing, allied health, radiologic technology, addiction studies, psychology, social work and […]

NSU STEM Day gives high schoolers glimpse at science/technology careers

Feb. 7, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics hosted STEM Day Friday, Feb. 7. Students selected tracks of interest that included biomedical/microbiology, natural science/ecology, veterinary science, chemistry and physics and mathematics/engineering. Current NSU students and STEM faculty led the high schoolers in participating in hands-on […]

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