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Northwestern State University announces 2024 Homecoming Honor Court 

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2024 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming football game against Lamar on Saturday, Oct. 26. 

Kaley Grace Koss of Many will be […]

Staff Sergeant Brandon Bullock named honorary captain at NSU football game

Oct. 12, 2024

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Staff Sergeant Brandon Bullock the honorary captain during its football game on October 12.

Serving in the Louisiana Army […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 13-19

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

Oct. 13 – Soccer vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.

Oct. 14 – B-term classes begin

Oct. 15 – Faculty recital featuring Malena McLaren and Chialing Hsieh, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 […]

“Dancescapes 2024” to be performed Oct. 17-20

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will present “Dancescapes 2024” on Oct. 17-20 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17-19 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 20.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and senior citizens and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancescapes-2024-tickets-1005197852837?aff=ebdsoporgprofile […]

Award-winning ‘Latino Living’ podcast kicks Off Season 3

October 10, 2024

By Valentina Puac, (Sophomore, Secondary Education) – ‘Latino Living’ Marketing Coordinator

NATCHITOCHES – With new broadcast equipment, a new stage design and a fresh set of modern topics, Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association’s podcast, “Latino Living,” is kicking off Season 3.

The season’s first episode […]

NSU Drumline and Steel Bands to present Drums Along the River Oct. 18

NATCHITOCHES – The 5th Annual Drums Along the River concert will be presented on Friday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. on the Fleur de Lis Stage in Natchitoches. Admission is free. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in Magale Recital Hall.

The concert will feature the NSU […]

Coach Mike McConathy returning to Northwestern State

October 10, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – Mike McConathy – coach, servant-leader, mentor and ambassador – is returning to Northwestern State University to serve as a special advisor to new President James Genovese.

McConathy will utilize his skills in fostering relationships and his vast professional network to reinforce recruiting and external support for […]

Proceeds from Lott Oil’s ‘Fuel Their Future’ pump presented to NSU Foundation

NATCHITOCHES – Executives from Shop A Lott parent company Lott Oil presented proceeds from the “Fuel Their Future” purple gas pump to the NSU Foundation. This past May, the company announced that a portion of proceeds from Pump #1 at Shop A Lott/Chevron, 620 South Drive, Natchitoches, will support Northwestern State scholarships. Lott Oil Director […]

Duo Velox to present guest recital Oct. 17

NATCHITOCHES – Duo Velox will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the concert will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream.

Formed in 2016, Duo Velox consists of Kaitlyn Neufeld […]

Thorson-Barnett’s Psych/Addiction Studies scholarship recognizes grit in recipients

October 9, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Susan Thorson-Barnett has grit and she is passing it along to others.

“I am positive. I have hope. I work at eliminating ‘stinkin’ thinkin.’ I run marathons. What do these words have in common? They describe me,” said Thorson-Barnett, associate professor of Psychology and Addiction […]

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