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Beginning ceramics class to start Sept. 11 

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Sept. 11. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Oct. 16 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. 

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NSU recognizes first MSW cohort

August 21, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s first cohort of students seeking a Master of Social Work degree met with department faculty and staff prior to the start of the fall semester. The MSW was approved last year and is offered completely online with students from all over the state enrolled. […]

NSU seeks nominations for alumni awards

August 21, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association invites nominations for four awards, two that will recognize distinguished service, one for volunteerism toward the Alumni Association and one for a distinguished supporter. The awards will be presented during the Long Purple Line luncheon that begins at noon Friday, Oct. […]

Line dancing class to begin Sept. 9 

NATCHITOCHES – A line dancing class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Tuesday, Sept. 9. The class will be taught on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. through Oct. 14 in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The fee is $65. 

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NSU showcases work by local ceramic artist Gretchen Murchison

August 19, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Arts is hosting a show featuring the work of ceramic artist Gretchen Murchison to honor her induction into NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts Hall of Fame.

The show will run through Sept. 11 in NSU’s Orville […]

NSU recognizes employees for years of service milestones

Pictured above: Northwestern State University recognized employees with 25 years of service.  From left are President James Genovese, Dr. Dana Clawson, Dr. Charles King accepting on behalf of Dr. Cynthia Linsey; Sontonia Helaire, Dr. Thomas Reynolds, Renee Downey, Kristi Salard, Dr. J. Mark Thompson and Kristi Waters.

August 18, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 17-23 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 17-23 at Northwestern State University. 

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

Aug. 17 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m. 

Aug. 18 – First day of class for Fall 2025 semester 

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NSU mourns alumnus, former La. House of Representatives Speaker Joe Salter

Aug. 16, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University mourns the passing of former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Reece Salter, a distinguished alumnus and member of the Long Purple Line, NSU’s alumni hall of distinction.

Elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1986, Salter served more than 20 years and was the 62nd Speaker of the House […]

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