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Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith named head of the Department of Health and Human Performance

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith has been named department head of the Department of Health & Human Performance (HHP) at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

“It’s an exciting day in HHP. NSU is my alma mater, and I […]

Suicide Prevention, Awareness vigil Sept. 20, 5K Sept. 23

NATCHITOCHES – September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.

Northwestern State University’s Office of Counseling & Career Services will host a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Candlelight Vigil from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 at Collins Pavilion. The event is being held in memory of those lost to suicide and those who loved them. The event is […]

Dr. Gloria Ebarb Durr Scholarship honors lifetime of education, service

NATCHITOCHES – The children of Dr. Gloria Ebarb Durr announced an endowed scholarship in her honor that will benefit incoming freshman at Northwestern State University. The Dr. Gloria Ebarb Durr Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence will assist any major for one year. Recipients must maintain a 3.5 or better grade point average. Preference will be […]

Military spouse pursuing nursing degree gets Corvias Foundation award

NATCHITOCHES – Brianna Benfer has always wanted to work in the medical field but struggled to decide her area of specialization. Supporting her young sister through a difficult breast cancer diagnosis, Benfer was inspired to combine the compassion from her personal experience with the resiliency of being a military spouse and study nursing at Northwestern […]

Carrefour Chamber Music Project to perform 20th century musical masterpiece September 16

NATCHITOCHES – The Carrefour Chamber Music Project will perform at Northwestern State University on Thursday, September 16 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. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream.

The group includes Michele […]

2021 Excellence in Teaching Award: Connie Jones

Seven Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is a profile of one of this year’s honorees.

Name: Connie Jones

Academic college/department: School of Business, Hospitality Management & Tourism

Number of years at Northwestern State: 26 + years

Why is teaching important to you? I love the excitement of sharing my passions. […]

Campus events and activities for September 5 – 11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of September 5 – 11 at Northwestern State University.

September 5 – Soccer vs. UL-Monroe, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 6 p.m.

September 6 – University closed for Labor Day

September 7 – University reopens after Labor Day holiday

September 7 – After School Art Camp, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., […]

Res Life staff help counterparts at UNO as students evacuate NOLA

NATCHITOCHES – Residential Life staff from Northwestern State University traveled to the University of New Orleans this week to assist with the evacuation of on-campus students.

“We left Natchitoches at 4 a.m. with 50 gallons of gasoline, three ice chests of cold drinks, food and other supplies and headed south,” said Hunter Horton, director of Leasing. […]

Line dance class to begin September 14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Line Dance class starting Tuesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The class will be held each Tuesday through October 19. The fee is $65.

Line Dancing is a fun way to […]

Haynes named director of the School of Allied Health

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Kelli Welch Haynes has been named director of the School of Allied Health at Northwestern State University.

Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

“As the director of the School of Allied Health, Dr. Haynes brings a renewed enthusiasm and vision to […]

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