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Maggio inducted as Barksdale AFB honorary commander

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Chris Maggio, president of Northwestern State University, was one of several community leaders inducted as honorary commanders at Barksdale Air Force Dec. 10. The goal of the honorary commander program is to build and maintain a strong and lasting bond between Barksdale Air Force Base and surrounding communities, while exposing community leaders […]

Graduate’s long path to degree will help her help others

NATCHITOCHES – Erin Rodgers’ path to earning a college degree began 22 years ago, was detoured by family changes, military deployments and parenting three children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Overcoming those challenges, the 41-year-old will graduate Dec. 18 from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, which […]

Mathews to take part in discussion on work of British composer Martin Ellerby

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands Dr. Jeffrey C. Mathews will co-moderate a worldwide discussion on the music of composer Martin Ellerby on Saturday.

Mathews along with Jack Stamp, the International Composer in Association to the world-renowned Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band, will lead a discussion […]

Two NSU students find path to graduation through Compete LA program

NATCHITOCHES – For Amiee McFarland and Katrina Denman, earning a college degree is something they had pretty much given up on. Both had started college but were unable to finish a degree. The Compete LA initiative got them back on track and they will receive degrees from Northwestern State University this week.

The program […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 13-19

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 13-19 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 13-19 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Dec. 17 – Fall Commencement Exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Livestream at nsula.edu

Dec. 18 – Fall Commencement Exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Livestream at nsula.edu

NSU TV News team presented with graduation stoles

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts began a new tradition by awarding graduation stoles to seniors who participated with the NSU-TV News team. Graduating seniors are Madelyn Dupont of Washington, Travis Mitchell and Tamarraw Powell of Natchitoches and Sharissa Tanner of Lebeau.

Advised by Department Head Dr. Brian Gabrial, […]

NSU hosts annual Robotics Competition online

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted the sixth annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structure Show (RC&SC3) through online delivery this year. Nine teams participated in the competition that promotes STEM-related activities intended to guide students towards careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The competition was open to all middle schools […]

NSU band members to be part of virtual marching band performance during national championship game

NATCHITOCHES – Seventeen members of the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will be participating in a virtual college marching band show that will air during the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan. 11, 2021.

They will join nearly 1,500 performers from 200 collegiate marching bands in 45 states to form the […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 6-12

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 6-12 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 6-12 – Early registration for Spring 2021 classes

Dec. 6-8 — Virtual Christmas Gala, link available at capa.nsula.edu/gala.

Dec. 6 — Men’s basketball vs. Louisiana-Monroe, Prather Coliseum, 2 p.m.

Dec. 8-10 — Maker’s Faire, Orville Hanchey Art Gallery, 9 a.m. – 6 […]

NSU Chamber Choir to present “Lessons and Carols” Dec. 8

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a virtual performance of the candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will conduct the Chamber Choir. This is the 30th consecutive year the NSU Chamber Choir has presented […]

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