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NSU names new event space after Lucile Mertz Hendrick

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University formally named a new multipurpose meeting space in the Friedman Student Union after long-time administrator Lucile Mertz Hendrick (1909-2003) and unveiled a portrait of Hendrick created by NSU graduate student Edgar Cano Lopez that will hang outside the room. The space, Room 121, is the site of the former campus […]

Online bachelor’s program in accounting ranked third in the nation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s online Bachelor of Science in Accounting has been ranked third in the nation by Study.com.

The site researched institutions to find those that were accessible, high quality and affordable. Factors such as certification opportunities, accreditations and positive online student experiences taken into account along with the site’s ranking system. The rankings […]

Zwolle Elementary holds cereal drive for NSU Food Pantry

NATCHITOCHES – Third grade students at Zwolle Elementary School participating in the Leader In Me program selected the Northwestern State University Food Pantry as the focus of a community service project. The students hosted a cereal drive and collected 129 boxes of cereal for the Pantry, which is free to NSU and BPCC@NSU students.

“Leader in […]

NSU Art Camp will return this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will present Art Camp 2021 this summer.

Dates are June 7-11 for ages 5-11, June 14-18 for ages 5-11 and June 21-25 for ages 12-18.

For details email Corbin Covher at covherc@nsula.edu. Updates will be posted on social media @NSUARTCAMP.

Dedication of Seven Oaks Stage postponed

NATCHITOCHES – The dedication of the Seven Oaks Stage at Northwestern State University scheduled for Friday, April 23 has been postponed due to expected inclement weather. The ceremony will be rescheduled for the fall 2021 semester, according to NSU Student Government Association President Nicholas Hopkins.

NATCHITOCHES – The James C. White Memorial Scholarship at Northwestern State University is now fully endowed at the $10,000 level thanks to the efforts of family and friends. The final donation of $1,370 from the St. Mary’s Cooking for a Cause Club pushed the scholarship to the endowed level. SMS students joined the White family […]

Winners of NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing announced

NATCHITOCHES – Shari Wilson of Florien has been named the winner of the first NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing. Lily Bedoya of Alexandria was second and Ruben E. Smith of Clayton was third.

The winners of the contest will hold a virtual reading on Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. over Microsoft Teams.

The contest […]

Campus events and activities for April 18-24

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 18-24 at Northwestern State University.

April 18-24 – Registration for summer, fall semesters

April 18 — NSU Saxophone Studio Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 5 p.m. #

April 19 — NSU Clarinet Studio Recital, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. #

April 20 – Lucile Hendrick Room dedication, Student Union […]

Maggio sends retirement message to NSU community

Dear NSU Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni and Friends:

Earlier today, I notified University of Louisiana System President Dr. Jim Henderson of my plan to retire from Northwestern State University on June 30, 2021.

This is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and was based entirely on considerations of our family’s future plans […]

Maggio announces retirement after a career of service to NSU

NATCHITOCHES—Northwestern State president Dr. Chris Maggio announced Friday that he will retire from the university effective July 1, 2021. He has served as president since January of 2017 and has been a member of NSU’s faculty, staff and administration for 33 years.

“This is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and […]

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