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NSU education professor selected to accrediting team

July 28, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – A faculty member from Northwestern State University’s School of Education has been selected to serve on a national site review team in educator preparation accreditation.

Dr. Dylan G. Solice serves the School of Education as an assistant professor of Education, Educational Leadership program coordinator, and CAEP […]

Campus events and activities for July 27 – Aug. 2

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 27 – Aug. 2 at Northwestern State University.

July 27 – Aug. 17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect

July 29 – Aug. 2 – NSU Summer Dinner Theatre presents “Dinner and Doo Wop,” The Venue on Front […]

Friends and supporters, show your NSU colors!

July 24, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University family is proud to be purple and invites you to join the Proud to be Purple movement sweeping the community.

“This initiative is all about boosting school spirit and strengthening community partnerships through visual displays of support for NSU,” said Amy Lee, […]

NSU’s “Inside AMP” webinar will outline fast track to in-demand manufacturing jobs

July 24, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host two webinars next week for students interested in the Advanced Manufacturing Program, a pathway for students to obtain a degree while attending classes and working hands-on in a regional manufacturing facility. The program prepares completers for high-paying in-demand […]

Dane Terrell wins 2025 Red Beans & Rice Cookoff

By: Dr. Shane Rasmussen

NATCHITOCHES – With his entry “Ashli’s Beans,” Dane Terrell of Natchitoches won first place in the Judges’ Choice Category in the 2025 Red Beans & Rice Cookoff held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. 3 Stooges, comprised of Jacob Carpenter of Belmont, […]

Louisiana Folklife Center inducts seven into Hall of Master Folk Artists

NATCHITOCHES – A traditional crafts person, five musicians and an art historian were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Inductees included cultural authority and traditional crafter Christy Castille, who also served […]

Ron Yule of DeRidder wins 2025 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship

NATCHITOCHES – Ron Yule of DeRidder was named Grand Champion of the 2025 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship held at Northwestern State University as part of the 45th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Second place winner was Samuel O’Kelley of DeRidder, with Phillip Mayo of Leesville placing third and Asher Hotard of Folsom placing fourth. The […]

Campus events and activities for July 20-26

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 20-26 at Northwestern State University.

July 20 – Aug. 17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect

July 22-26 – NSU Summer Dinner Theatre presents “Dinner and Doo Wop,” The Venue on Front Street, 530 Front Street. Doors open […]

NSU, NRMC sign health services agreement, strengthen public/private partnership

July 18, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Administrators from Northwestern State University and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center formalized an agreement July 16 that will allow eligible students to be referred to the NRMC Walk-In Clinic and receive acute care services and medications with no copay or deductibles due from the student.

NRMC’s services […]

Native American crafts celebrated in Natchitoches event

July 14, 2025

By Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Director, Louisiana Folklife Center

NATCHITOCHES – Native American material culture artists shared their traditional knowledge with attendees at a free interactive crafts workshop on July 12 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches. Sponsored by the Louisiana Folklife Center […]

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