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Freshman Connection sessions to begin May 20

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold seven sessions of its freshman orientation program, Freshman Connection, beginning May 20.

Four sessions will be on the Natchitoches campus on May 20-21, May 27-28, June 3 and July 8-9. The program will be held on the Shreveport campus June 17, the Alexandria campus June 22, the Leesville/Fort Polk […]

Campus events and activities for May 9-15

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 9-15 at Northwestern State University.

May 9-15 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

May 13-14 – Advising for 11-week summer session

 

NSU ROTC cadets commissioned as U.S. Army officers

NATCHITOCHES – Four graduating senior ROTC cadets from Northwestern State University’s 71st Demon Battalion were commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army Friday, concluding three days of commencement ceremonies and celebrations.

The cadets completed not only academic requirements for graduation, but also special military training to become an officer. The four took their oath […]

NSU begins series of commencement ceremonies

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State hosted the first two of six commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 5, awarding bachelor, associate and doctoral degrees to graduates from the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, graduate degrees to graduates from College of Arts and Sciences and graduate and doctoral degrees to graduates from […]

NSU ROTC honors outstanding cadets with spring awards program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted an awards program for the 71st Demon Battalion April 29.  The program recognized ROTC cadet achievements, including the introduction of graduating seniors who will commission into the U.S. Army as second lieutenants.

Commissionees and their branch assignments are as follows.

Cadet Bruna Galarza will graduate with a […]

NSU BSN grad will begin ‘retirement career’ as a nurse

NATCHITOCHES – William Bryan Foley enrolled at NSU nearly 40 years ago but left the university to join the Navy.  After a 37-year career in the Navy, he heeded a lifelong desire to work in the medical field and re-enrolled at NSU to complete the RN to BSN program.  He is completing his degree this […]

Campus events and activities for May 2-8

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 2-8 at Northwestern State University.

May 2-8 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

May 2-6 – Final examinations for spring semester

May 5-7 – Spring commencement exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.

May 7 — ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, Student Union Ballroom, 4 p.m.

May 7-8 – Softball vs. […]

Two faculty grant proposals worth $138,303 approved

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty grant proposals from Northwestern State University worth $138,303 have been approved for funding by the State Board of Regents through the Regents Support Fund.

The proposal, “Enhancement of Methods Course Offerings through the Acquisition of Musical Instruments” by Dr. J. Mark Thompson, professor of music – low brass in the Dear School of […]

NSU hosts Special Olympics, Very Exceptional Festival

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted the 2021 Red River Special Olympics Games and a Very Exceptional Festival April 27, drawing dozens of athletes and artists from the surrounding area to participate in a morning of track and field sports, arts and crafts and field games, supported by teachers, parents and friends.

Athletes and artists representing […]

NSU will relax restrictions for spring commencement

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will relax restrictions planned for spring commencement exercises, following Governor John Bel Edwards’ announcement Tuesday that large public buildings can open to 100 percent occupancy if all individuals are wearing masks.

Ceremonies will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 5-Friday, May 7.  The ceremonies will be live […]

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