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NSU grads from many backgrounds celebrate milestone, share stories of perseverance

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recognized Fall and Summer 2021 graduates over two days this week, awarding 662 degrees to 656 graduates to Fall graduates and 412 degrees to 409 Summer 2021 graduates.

Among the graduates were four who completed degrees through Compete LA, an adult-friendly program designed to re-engage Louisianians with some college credit but […]

Ceramics class to begin Jan. 13

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, Jan. 13. The class will be offered on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Feb. 17 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

The fee is $125 […]

NSU awards diplomas to Fall, Summer 2021 graduates

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 662 degrees to 656 graduates during Fall 2021 Commencement exercises with four ceremonies held over two days, Dec. 15-16.  NSU also awarded 412 degrees to 409 Summer 2021 graduates.  It was the first commencement program presided over by Dr. Marcus Jones, who was named NSU’s 20th president in November.

Fall […]

Ranger Challenge Team emerges with strong showing

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University’s ROTC program fielded a Ranger Challenge team this fall that competed against programs from other universities across the nation in a series of fitness and skills events.  Ranger Challenge is an event this is unique to ROTC.

“Cadets participating in the Ranger Challenge competition go above and beyond the typical ROTC experience […]

E Lab carolers entertain Business faculty

NATCHITOCHES – First and second grade students from Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School dressed as Santa and his reindeer, Christmas Bells, Frosty the Snowman and a Christmas tree to visit NSU’s School of Business where they performed several Christmas carols. On the front row are Landri LeBlanc, Maverick Edgar, Justin Keller, Rhett Reagan, Daniella […]

ADK collects school supplies for literacy initiative

NATCHITOCHES – Women in Alpha Delta Kappa education sorority hosted a Christmas party that doubled as a drive for school supplies that will be donated to NSU’s Early Childhood Education program to support the department’s literacy initiative.  Founded by Dr. Michelle Brunson, the initiative is to reroute the Cradle to Prison Pipeline to the Cradle […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 12-18 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 12 – January 9, 2022 – Registration for Spring 2022 semester

Dec. 15 – Fall Commencement Exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.

Dec. 16 – Fall Commencement Exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.

Dec. 18 – Women’s basketball vs. Tarleton […]

Bus. Affairs staff create winter wonderland for preschoolers

NATCHITOCHES – Santa and his elves got down to business this week as Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch joined staff from Northwestern State University’s Business Affairs Department in entertaining students from the Marie Shaw Dunn Child Development Center.

Business Affairs has in previous years opened the doors of St. Denis Hall to the three- […]

NSU to offer Security+ Intensive Boot Camp online

NATCHITOCHES – The Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement is offering a Security+ Intensive Boot Camp online. The course has open enrollment. The fee is $1,899. This intensive boot camp is designed to prepare individuals for the CompTIA Security+ (SYO-501) exam. Those taking the course will be provided resources, lecture notes and access to […]

Megan Lowe named director of University Libraries

NATCHITOCHES – Megan Lowe has been named director of University Libraries at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Lowe will manage Watson Library and Prince Library on NSU’s Natchitoches campus and libraries on the university’s Shreveport and Leesville-Fort Polk campuses.

Lowe has been […]

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