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2021 Homecoming Honor Court presented during football game

Madeleine “Maddy” Hensley of Anacoco and Darrin Nixon Jr. of Lake Charles were selected as queen and king of the 2021 Homecoming Honor Court at Northwestern State University. Hensley and Nixon were part of a 24-member honor court that participated in activities during Homecoming Week at Northwestern State and were presented at halftime of the […]

Four inducted into College of Business Hall of Distinction

Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology honored four individuals with induction into the College’s Hall of Distinction in conjunction with Homecoming festivities. From left are honorees Nick Courville (Accounting), Dr. Jack Russell and Barbara Russell (Computer Information Systems) and Scotty Williams accepting on behalf of his father, the late John G. Williams (Business […]

College of Education presents inductees into Hall of Distinguished Educators

Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development honored several individuals with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators during Homecoming festivities. From left are Dr. Katrina Jordan, director of the School of Education; Distinguished Educators Dr. Elwanda Murphy, Dr. Chis Maggio, Dr. John Dollar and Toni Bennett, Dr. Christy Hornsby, Outstanding Young […]

Inaugural Distinguished Communications Professionals honored

Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communications Arts recognized three individuals as the inaugural recipients of the Distinguished Communications Professional Award during a program held in conjunction with Homecoming Festivities. Honorees were Raymond Strother, the late Maj. Gen. Erbon Wise (Retired) and the late Marie Norris Wise. The Distinguished Communications Professional award […]

NSU presents Alumni Awards

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association presented awards to three individuals who distinguished themselves among their fellow alumni by exhibiting dedication and loyalty to NSU’s programs and mission. Presentations were made during last week’s Long Purple Line induction program, held in conjunction with Homecoming festivities.

Recipients are Leah Middlebrook, Volunteer of the Year; Wes […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 24-30

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

Oct. 26 – Northwestern Chamber Choir Fall Concert, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

Oct. 29 – Soccer vs. McNeese, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29 – “Drums Along the River” featuring the NSU Drumline and NSU Steel Band, Fleur […]

NSU honors six alumni with Long Purple Line induction

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University inducted six distinguished alumni into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line, as part of Homecoming festivities Friday. This year’s inductees are, from left, NSU Vice President for External Affairs Jerry Pierce of Natchitoches, businessman Harvey F. Marcus Sr. of Monroe, state official Sujuan Boutte of Prairieville, former […]

Seven Oaks Stage dedication honors NSU’s first Black students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted a dedication program for the Seven Oaks Stage Thursday as part of Homecoming Festivities. The Seven Oaks Stage is at the former site of Sabine Hall, an area now referred to as Iberville Green, and honors the first seven Black students to attend Northwestern State, Steve Jackson, June Cofield, […]

NSU Theatre and Dance to have world premiere of “In Memoriam of Lena”

NATCHITOCHES – NSU Theatre and Dance will premiere the Del Shores play “In Memoriam of Lena” on Nov. 3-7 and Nov. 10-16 in Theatre West. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. except on Nov. 7 when there will be a 2 p.m. matinee.

Reservations for paying patrons are required. Tickets are $15 and $12 for senior […]

Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Oct. 30

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will host the annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Turpin Stadium. Competition begins at 10:30 a.m. The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will perform at 6:15 p.m. The Awards Ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased […]

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