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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 […]

City Bank is Flavor of Louisiana Magnolia sponsor

NATCHITOCHES – City Bank and Trust is a Magnolia Sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring celebration of Louisiana cuisine. From left are Josh Pierson, Jared Boydstun, Jill Bankston, Kim Howell, Shanna Baker and Cristy Bernard. Flavor of Louisiana will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Prather Coliseum and will […]

Registration open for ADVANCE 2022

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars (ADVANCE), now celebrating its 34th year, will host its traditional residential program for academically motivated students July 10 – 30.

Students currently in grades 7 – 11 enroll in and complete one course during the three-week program. They attend 108.5 hours of class and cover an […]

Leone joins Development staff

NATCHITOCHES – Sharon Leone has joined the staff at Northwestern State University and will serve as development coordinator for the Office of University Advancement. Leone will assist with donor relations, facilitating key tasks and procedures for the entire office of Development and will help with announcements and events in the department.

“The current goals I have […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 20-26

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

Feb. 20 – Tennis vs. Southern Mississippi, Jack Fisher Lady Demon Complex, 11 a.m.

Feb. 20 – Baseball vs. Stephen F. Austin, Brown Stroud Field, 1 p.m.

Feb. 22 – Baseball vs. UL-Monroe, Brown Stroud Field, 6 p.m.

Feb. 23 – Phi Beta […]

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