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NSU professor’s documentary will premier on STARZ Oct. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Following an acclaimed run on the film festival circuit comes the announcement that award-winning documentary filmmaker and NSU Professor Melody Gilbert’s “Silicone Soul,” which explores the emotional connection some people have to synthetic companions, will have its U.S broadcast premiere beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1on STARZ TV network. The feature-length documentary will also be […]

Actor Robert Ri’chard visits Natchitoches, NSU

Northwestern State University President Dr. Chris Maggio introduced TV and film actor Robert Ri’chard, right, to Demon fans during the Sept. 28 football game. Ri’Chard was visiting Natchitoches as a special guest of the 21^st annual Creole Heritage Celebration hosted by NSU’s Creole Heritage Center. Ri’chard was born in Los Angeles in 1983 and is […]

Extra Yard for Teachers: NSU thanks teachers, administrators

Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development honored educators and administrators from throughout the region Sept. 28 part of Extra Yard for Teachers week. From left are Dr. Kimberly McAlister, dean of college; Jason Rowland, assistant superintendent of administration and personnel in Bossier Parish; Diane Atkins, chief human resource officer in Caddo Parish; […]

NSU recognizes technical, community college partnerships

As part of the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week, Northwestern State University recognized partnerships with technical and community colleges during the Sept. 28 football game. From left are Tom Williams, NSU alum and vice chancellor at Bossier Parish Community College; Jimmy Sawtelle, chancellor of Central Louisiana Technical and Community College and […]

Bernard, Wilburn were Honorary Captains at Saturday’s game

NSU's Department of Military Science honors active and retired members of the U.S. armed services.

Campus events and activities for Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Sept. 29 – Oct. 5 at Northwestern State University.

Sept. 29 – Soccer vs. McNeese, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.

Sept. 29 – Northwestern Theatre and Dance presents “Our Country’s Good,” Theatre West, 2 p.m.

Oct. 1 – “The Legacy of Clementine Hunter,” […]

Hensley wins Miss Northwestern-Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program

NATCHITOCHES – Madeline Hensley of Anacoco was the winner of the 62nd annual Miss Northwestern–Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program held Friday in the Treen Auditorium at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The event was sponsored by the University Programming Council at NSU. Hensley will represent Northwestern State at the […]