NSU News

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumna Emily Myers first recognized her love for reading and writing while in the seventh grade at Converse High School in Sabine Parish. She knew her dream of becoming a published author was lofty and came with an uncertain future. Still, she chose to continue her studies in English at […]

NATCHITOCHES – Author Tonya Chen Mezrich visited Northwestern State University’s Elementary Lab School this week to discuss the writing process and autograph copies of the Charlie Numbers books students are currently reading. Dr. Mezrich and her husband Ben have cowritten four books in the series that focus on the adventures of a group of whiz […]

NATCHITOCHES – LaTrinda McGee of Zwolle and Naomi Adams of Natchitoches were named winners of the Northwestern State University Department of English, Foreign Languages, & Cultural Studies Excellence in First-Year Writing Award.

McGee, a freshman nursing major from Zwolle, won Best Narrative Essay for her story, “8 Minutes 46 Seconds.” The essay was written for Instructor […]

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center will host Fun and Fitness Summer Day Camp with three sessions in July.  Sessions will be July 5-9, July 12-16 and July 19-23.  Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for each five-day session for children ages 5-12.

The early bird fee is $125 per week per camper, […]

NATCHITOCHES – Burt and Shelley Poche presented proceeds from the fifth annual Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Bass Tournament to the Northwestern State University Foundation.  Of the funds raised at the event, $20,000 will fund student scholarships for team members and $5,000 will help underwrite team expenses.  This year’s tournament was the most successful today, registering […]

NATCHITOCHES – Male students at Northwestern State University who need professional attire now have access to a professional clothing bank.  Ramona Wynder, coordinator for the Call Me Mister program, is organizing the closet to help young professionals dress for success as they step from the classroom into their careers.

Call Me Mister is an initiative to […]

NATCHITOCHES – Two sessions of a beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered this summer through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement. The first session is on May 20 through June 24 with the second session on July 15 through August 19. The class will be offered on […]