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Caddo Conference set for April 1-3

NATCHITOCHES – The 2022 Caddo Conference will be held on the Northwestern State University campus April 1-3. Archaeologists, ethnologists, historians and members of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, whose tribal homeland is southwest Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma, northwest Louisiana and East Texas, will gather to discuss ongoing research and cultural developments in Caddo culture.

Presenters this year come from […]

NSU closed due to severe weather

NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will be close Tuesday, March 22 due to severe weather conditions.

Heavy rains and high winds could cause power outages and flash flooding. Individuals should exercise caution if traveling on roads. Administrator will monitor local conditions and provide updates as needed.

With students on spring break this week, the effects […]

Coreil recital scheduled for March 29

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Kristine Coreil, professor of horn at Northwestern State University, will give a solo recital on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

Coreil will be accompanied by Dr. Chialing Hsieh on piano. The concert […]

Results of 2022 Northwest Louisiana District Literary Rally released

NATCHITOCHES – Results of the 2022 Northwest Louisiana District Literary Rally hosted by Northwestern State University have been released. Students from high schools in central and northwest Louisiana participated in the Rally, which is held each year to qualify academically talented students for the state competition at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge on April […]

Campus events and activities for March 20-26

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 20-26 at Northwestern State University.

March 21-25 – Spring break. University administrative offices will remain open during the break.

March 23 – Baseball vs. Grambling, Brown-Stroud Field, 6 p.m.

March 23 – Softball vs. UT-Arlington, Lady Demon Diamond, 6 p.m.

March 25 – Tennis vs. Incarnate Word, Jack […]

Phlebotomy class to begin April 25

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will begin in Natchitoches on April 25.

This course is designed to teach entry-level phlebotomy skills to students interested in pursuing a career in phlebotomy. Students are required to complete classroom instruction and 50 venipunctures before they […]

Antoon Golf Tournament June 4

NATCHITOCHES – The Johnny Antoon Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by the NSU Foundation, has been set for Saturday, June 4 at Northwestern Hills Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the Johnny Antoon Scholarship, established to honor the Natchitoches businessman and long-time NSU supporter.

The festivities will begin with a pre-party from 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 3 at […]

Earline Hart Andrews, NSU’s oldest graduate, has died at age 111

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s oldest graduate has died. Earline Hart Andrews, 111, died Wednesday, March 16. Andrews graduated from Louisiana Normal, as NSU was then known, in 1931, and spent 43 years teaching in Texas before retiring in 1975.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Born Oct. 28, 1910, Andrews described riding a horse to Vivian High School […]

First Federal Bank is Magnolia sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

First Federal Bank is a Magnolia ($1,000) sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana. Pictured are Cristy Bernard, Cindy Pardue, Michele Waskom, Jill Bankston and Sharon Leone. The sponsorship for Flavor is Friday, April 1 and includes signage, preferred parking and other perks. Flavor of Louisiana is one of Northwestern State University’s most popular fund raisers and will […]

Natchitoches mayor visits NSU communications class

NATCHITOCHES – Students in a Communications 2510 class at Northwestern State University interviewed Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams this week. Williams discussed his tenure as mayor and challenges he faces running the city. Students questioned William about his job and topics such as street repair to water quality. They were then assigned a deadline to complete […]

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