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Short film by NSU alum wins top prize at Cane River Film Festival

NATCHITOCHES – A short film by Northwestern State University graduate Hammond Lake took the top prize at the 2022 Cane River Film Festival, along with earning prizes at other film festivals in the U.S. and abroad. Several other NSU alumni contributed to the creation of “Zoomies,” a comedy/horror film that will be screened locally as […]

NSU accepting nominations for Long Purple Line

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is accepting nominations for the 2022 class of inductees into the Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line.

Nominations will be closed April 28. The nomination form is available at https://northwesternstatealumni.com/lpl/.

According to Associate Director of Alumni Affairs Danielle Antoon Cobb, the Long Purple Line is the highest recognition an alumnus […]

Dr. Cain Budds to present guitar recital March 14

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Cain Budds of Louisiana Tech University will present a guest recital at Northwestern State University on Monday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. University COVID protocols will be in effect. Those attending are asked to wear a mask. A livestream of […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 27 – March 5

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Feb. 27 – March 5 at Northwestern State University.

Feb. 28 – March 1 – Mardi Gras holiday

Feb. 28 – University closed for Mardi Gras

March 1 – University administrative offices reopen after Mardi Gras

March 1 – Softball vs. Grambling, Lady Demon Diamond, 5 p.m.

March 1 – […]

Kiss A Pig for the Pantry – Fund drive pits Jones vs. Cox

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Food Pantry is in dire need of toiletry items and is holding a fund raiser that pits NSU President Marcus Jones against Dean of Students Reatha Cox in a contest to raise the most money to benefit the Food Pantry. The loser will kiss a live pig.

The Kiss a Pig […]

Applications being accepted for NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest

NATCHITOCHES – The 14th annual NSU Louisiana High School Essay Contest is open for submissions until June 1. The essay contest is open to all Louisiana students in grades 9-12 regardless of type of school institution, including students in all types of private educational environments, as well as home schooled students.

The 2022 Contest theme is […]

Flavor of Louisiana is back! NSU’s seafood extravaganza returns April 8

NATCHITOCHES – Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring fund raiser and seafood extravaganza, will return Friday, April 8. Flavor of Louisiana, one of NSU’s most popular events, was put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, but will return to feature Louisiana cuisine, craft beverages, specialty deserts, […]

NSU reminds students and prospective students to fill out FAFSA as soon as possible

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Student Financial Aid is reminding NSU students and prospective students the 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at fafsa.gov.

According to NSU Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Lauren Jackson, the FAFSA must be completed to determine eligibility for grants, work-study, student loans and […]

Statistician will discuss ‘Power in Numbers’

NATCHITOCHES – Statistician and speaker Talithia Williams will be the featured speaker at Northwestern State University where she will discuss “Power in Numbers: Unveiling Hidden Figures,” as part of a meeting of the Louisiana/Mississippi section of the Mathematical Association of America, hosted by NSU’s Department of Mathematics.

Williams will speak at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 4 […]

Reynolds named head of the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Thomas Reynolds has been named head of the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies at Northwestern State University. His appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

The department includes a vital part of the university’s core curriculum with courses taken by every NSU […]

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