NSU News

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and Louisiana GEAR-Up initiative hosted a leadership summit for more than 200 high school students in the northwest Louisiana region. The inaugural event involved experiential learning activities in which the high schoolers engaged with students in NSU’s Presidential Leadership Program, according to Steve Gruesbeck, NSU/Louisiana GEAR-Up executive director.

“As the first […]

Friends and colleagues of Mary Odom, assistant director of Auxiliary Services, rallied to show their support during her battle with breast cancer.   “In honor of breast cancer awareness month and in support of Mrs. Mary we wore pink and signed a banner for her so everyone knows to keep her in their thoughts and let […]

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist Corey Hamm will perform at Northwestern State University on Oct. 28-29 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15. Students are admitted free. Dr. Francis Yang and Dr. Christine Burczyk Allen are the organizers of the Louisiana Piano Series International.

The […]

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Basic Microsoft Excel Skills course on Oct. 28-29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 106 of South Hall. The fee is $129.

The class will provide participants the opportunity to learn how to create and format a basic Excel […]

Northwestern State University’s School of Education honored several outstanding alumni for their contributions to the field of education with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators. This year’s class included, from left, Outstanding Young Professional Lacy Blocker, Dr. Derwood Duke, Theresa Hamilton, Dr. Ben Barron, Barbara Moham and Coach Mike McConathy.  They were congratulated by […]

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology honored six individuals with induction into the School of Business Hall of Distinction during a brunch and program that took place as part of Homecoming festivities on Oct. 19.

Honorees were Louie Bernard, Trey Hill, the late Dr. John L. Hix, Adrian Howard, Logan Morris and […]

NATCHITOCHES – Captain Brittany Jeanice and Joe Duhon Jr. were recognized as Honorary Captains at Northwestern State University’s Homecoming football game Oct. 19.  NSU recognizes those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces by inviting veterans and active duty service men and women to participate in the coin toss prior to all home football games.

Jeanice earned […]

NATCHITOCHES – Speakers at Northwestern State University’s 53^rd annual J. Walter Porter Forum shared insights into how infrastructure can be improved and maintained while meeting required environmental standards.

Kevin Guth, a certified industrial hygienist, discussed the challenges present in updating and maintaining public structures such as bridges and water towers that were coated in lead-based paint […]