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Cenla couple, patrons of the arts, create scholarship for CAPA students

NATCHITOCHES – An Alexandria couple who are long-time patrons of the arts in the Cenla region are supporting Northwestern State University’s School of Creative and Performing Arts by establishing a fully endowed scholarship for a student seeking a degree in one of the performing arts. The Dr. David and Nicole Holcombe Scholarship for the Performing […]

Covington will be featured at NLMTC event

NATCHITOCHES – The Noel Foundation is partnering with the North Louisiana Math Teachers’ Circle (NLMTC) to host “The Tower of Hanoi and More!”, a hands-on presentation for local math teachers featuring NLMTC founder Dr. Judith Covington, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University.

The event will be in the LSU-S University Center ballroom from 5-7:30 p.m. […]

NSU Student Media transitions to Purple Media Network

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Contact: Alexandra Robichaux

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Natchitoches, Louisiana (Sept. 27, 2021)— The Current Sauce, Northwestern State University’s student news source, and KNWD-FM 91.7, NSU’s radio station, announce the launch of their unified digital platform, Purple Media Network. Purple Media Network hosts news, sports, entertainment and opinion content that previously appeared on […]

New sculpture expresses themes of local history, culture and the passing down of heritage and knowledge

Photo by Vanner Erikson

NATCHITOCHES – A new public art piece was installed at Northwestern State University last week that acknowledges several aspects of Natchitoches/NSU history and legacies that are passed down from one generation to the next.

“Confluence” by public artist DeeDee Morrison, is modeled after the shape of a pen quill with a basket weave […]

Archery club formed at Northwestern

NATCHITOCHES – Bradford Morrison is hoping a new club at Northwestern State University can introduce fellow students to a sport they can participate in for years to come.

Morrison is creating an archery club he hopes will eventually take part in regional and national competitions.

“I love introducing new people to the sport and I think archery […]

Columns Cafe will return Sept. 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s culinary arts and hospitality management and tourism students are bringing back the Columns Café and will feature a Parisian style shrimp dinner Thursday, Sept. 30.

The dine-in menu will feature the following

Appetizer – Salmon rose with domestic caviar, deviled eggs and potato pancakes
Soup du four – French onion soup
Salad – Fresh […]

Deutser Scholarship honors veteran, TKE fraternity member

NATCHITOCHES – The father of a Northwestern State University graduate created a scholarship in his memory. The Joel David Deutser Memorial Scholarship will be presented annually to a student in any major with a 2.5 or better grade point average with preference given to a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.

Deutser attended Trabuco Hills High […]

Choral preview concert to be presented Sept. 28

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Chamber Choir, Lyrica and Men’s Chorus will present a preview concert on Tuesday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building. A […]

Brunson, Abney named research award winners

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson, director of graduate programs in early childhood education, and Dr. Lisa Abney, professor of English, were named winners of two Northwestern State University research awards. Brunson is recipient of the Dr. Jean D’Amato Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award. Abney is recipient of the Dr. Mariette Lebreton Louisiana Studies Award.

“Each year, […]

Matthews named Cadet of the Month

NATCHITOCHES – Under the bright lights of Turpin Stadium Saturday, Northwestern State University Interim President Dr. Marcus Jones met with Cadet Caiden Matthews to congratulate him for being selected NSU ROTC Cadet of the Month. When asked about the qualities required for selection, Demon Battalion Commander CDT LTC Anthony Cantrell and Command Sergeant Major Seth […]

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