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Update – Sept. 2: University reopening and other news

Plans are continuing at Northwestern State University for resuming all in-person and online classes Tuesday, Sept. 8, on all NSU campuses.

There has been substantial progress in power restoration and clean-up efforts across Northwest Louisiana. The cooperative effort among utility company workers, city and parish officials, National Guard and other military personnel, local and state first […]

Cellist Paul Christopher to present solo recital Sept. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Cellist Paul Christopher will present a solo recital at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Sept. 10 in Magale Recital Hall.

This recital will follow the COVID-19 protocols as established by NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts. There will be two recitals, one at 6 p.m. for NSU students and another at 7:30 p.m. […]

All classes cancelled until Tuesday, Sept. 8

From NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio

All classes on Northwestern State University’s main campus in Natchitoches and other sites in Shreveport, Alexandria and Leesville have been cancelled through the Labor Day holiday and will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8. This includes all in-person and online classes. Anything course-related including, but not limited to, due dates, assignments, […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

NATCHITOCHES –Here is a look at the week of Aug. 30 – Sept. 5 at Northwestern State University.

Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 — In-person and online classes cancelled due to Hurricane Laura. University offices will reopen as soon as possible.

2020 Excellence in Teaching Award – Sarah Wright

NATCHITOCHES – Five Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is part three in a series of profiles of this year’s honorees.

Name: Sarah Wright

Academic college/department: College of Business and Technology/School of Business/Computer Information Systems

Number of years at Northwestern State: 18

Why is teaching important to you? Teaching is a way […]

2020 Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Donald Johnston

NATCHITOCHES – Five Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is part two in a series of profiles of this year’s honorees.

Name: Dr. Donald Johnston

Academic college/department: College of Nursing / DNP Program

Number of years at Northwestern State: 5.5

Why is teaching important to you? Teaching nursing students is of […]

Recruiters donate water bottles to NPSB

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Recruiting donated 200 plastic water bottles to the Natchitoches Parish School Board to be distributed to students. The water bottles were intended to be used during summer cheer camps at NSU, which did not take place due to COVID-19. “Since we didn’t use the bottles, we thought it […]

NSU will close at noon Wednesday, remain closed Thursday & Friday

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will close at noon Wednesday, Aug. 26 in advance of Hurricane Laura, which is predicted to make landfall on the Texas and south Louisiana coasts late Wednesday or early Thursday and is expected to impact large portions of Louisiana and east Texas.

Classes scheduled from noon Wednesday through Friday will be […]

2020 Excellence in Teaching Award – Sepora Prelow Fisher

NATCHITOCHES – Five Northwestern State University faculty have been recognized with the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Here is part one in a series of profiles of this year’s honorees.

Name: Sepora Prelow Fisher

Academic college/department: Department of Social Work

Number of years at Northwestern State: 15

Why is teaching important to you?

Teaching is important to me because I believe that learning is the […]

Penrod recognized for Excellence in Academic Advising

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Curtis Penrod was this year’s recipient of Excellence in Academic Advising Award, presented annually to a member of Northwestern State University’s faculty. The honor, which has been presented to an NSU faculty member since 2001, is based on advisor knowledge, helpfulness and accessibility.

“Quality faculty-student interactions occur daily at NSU. Many of these […]

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