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Aggrey, Varnado selected as R.F. Lewis Scholars

NATCHITOCHES – Ebenezer Aggrey of Baton Rouge and Derrick Varnado of Gonzales were named R.F. Lewis Scholars and are part of the first cohort of a new program initiated by the University of Louisiana System intended to enhance the experience of Black male students. The R.F. Lewis Scholars Program recruits Black males and provides scholarships, […]

Zydeco artist Corey Ledet to perform concert July 17

NATCHITOCHES – Zydeco artist Corey Ledet will play at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in downtown Natchitoches on Saturday, July 17 at 2 p.m. The performance is part of the 2021 NSU Folklife Concert Series, a series of six Saturday concerts in July and August. The concerts […]

Alumna Quantia Fletcher playing leading role in promoting and preserving African-American history

NATCHITOCHES – One day Quantia “Key” Fletcher found that years of study and work led her to the right career.

The Northwestern State University alumna was working for the National Park Service as a guide at the Cane River Creole National Historical Park near Natchitoches when her future became clearer. Her job included meeting with park […]

Dr. Jie Zhang named head of the Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Jie Zhang has been named head of the Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts at Northwestern State University. Her appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

Zhang earned a Bachelor of Art in Advertising at Shanghai University in Shanghai, China. She received a […]

Campus events and activities for July 4 – 10

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 4-10 at Northwestern State University.

July 1 – August 27 — “Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition,” Orville Hanchey Gallery, M-F, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturdays in July, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

July 4-7 – Registration for second four-week summer session

July […]

Hotter ‘N Hell art exhibition July 1-Aug. 27

It’s ‘Hotter ‘N Hell’ at NSU

National Collegiate Art Exhibition Features Fire and Heat

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Art Demons are turning up the heat this summer with a juried exhibition of pyrotechnical art by collegiate artists from across the United States.

The “Hotter ‘N Hell National Collegiate Art Exhibition” encompasses all art forms that use ﬁre […]

Series of painting classes to be offered in July and August

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 8, 22, 29 and August 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each date is a separate session.

In the […]

Cajun musician Amanda Shaw to perform Saturday as part of NSU Folklife Series

NATCHITOCHES – Cajun musician Amanda Shaw will open the 2021 NSU Folklife Concert Series Saturday, July 3 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in downtown Natchitoches. The concert series is free and open to the general public.

The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University […]

“Every day is different.” Alumna Jessica Breaux has important economic development role for Amazon

NATCHITOCHES – The boxes have the distinctive logo that millions recognize on sight. And Northwestern State University alumna Jessica Breaux plays a part in making sure orders from Amazon get to consumers quickly.

Breaux, a 2004 graduate in journalism with an emphasis in public relations, is a manager of economic development for Amazon.

She leads the company’s […]

Natchitoches artist unveils “Faith” monument to late wife and other loved ones

NATCHITOCHES – Natchitoches artist James Borders unveiled a sculpture that honors the memory of his late wife, Lisa, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2018 at age 49. The soaring metal monument, “Faith,” stands about 40 feet tall at Trinity Baptist Church in Natchitoches and was two years in the making. The sculpture also honors Avis Borders […]

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