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Northwestern State honors veteran educators, young professional at Hall of Distinguished Educators induction

October 26, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development honored three alumni with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators and recognized a young alumnus as an outstanding young professional. The celebration took place Oct. 26 in conjunction with Homecoming festivities. From left are Dr. Neeru […]

Long Purple Line inductees, outstanding alumni honored as part of NSU Homecoming festivities

Pictured: Six alumni were inducted into Northwestern State University’s Long Purple Line, the university’s alumni hall of distinction. From left are Doug Ireland, Henry Burns, Dr. Chris Maggio, Robert “Skeeter” Salim and Dr. Steve Horton (back row). The late Jack Brittain Jr. was represented by his sisters, Judge Lala Sylvester, Dr. Cissy Picou, Rebecca Morris, […]

Event recognizes Yule as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer

NATCHITOCHES – Fiddler and cultural historian Ron Yule was named a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a recent ceremony in the Magale Recital Hall on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Serving as Folklife Ambassadors for the Louisiana Folklife Commission, Dr. Shane Rasmussen, professor of English and […]

Award-winning scholar/educator creates scholarship to support NSU graduate students

October 24, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation announces the Anne Barry Graves Endowed Superior Graduate Scholarship, a new fund dedicated to supporting graduate students in the Department of Biology and Microbiology. This scholarship, initiated with a $60,000 donation from Edna Anne Barry Graves of Lubbock, Texas, will be matched by the […]

NSU Trumpet Ensemble and NSU Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble to present Halloween concert

NATCHITOCHES — The NSU Trumpet Ensemble and NSU Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble will hold a joint Halloween Concert on Thursday, Oct 31 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.

The NSU Trumpet Ensemble is directed by […]

Northwestern State University welcomes Louisiana Board of Regents for October meeting

October 23, 2024

NATCHITOCHES — Louisiana’s higher education leaders explored Northwestern State University’s progress on facilities and student services during a campus visit Oct. 22-23.

Members of the Louisiana Board of Regents (BoR), led by Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, gathered at Northwestern State for their monthly meeting. […]

Two sessions of painting class to be offered in November

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Nov. 14 and 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session.

In the class, participants will learn […]

Join the NSU Homecoming celebration Oct. 25-26

Celebrate the invention of the Rubik’s Cube at Math 4 Fun Nov. 9

October 23, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – There are over 43 quadrillion arrangements – and only one solution to one of the most popular puzzles ever invented.

Math teachers of all levels are invited to join a celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the Rubik’s Cube, the iconic 3D combination puzzle invented by […]

Reminder: NSU Cenla AI Lunch and Learn Oct. 30, WebEx option added

October 22, 2024

ALEXANDRIA – Seating is still available for a Lunch and Learn event that will delve into how artificial intelligence will impact the workforce.

Northwestern State University’s Office of Economic Development & University Advancement will host the event that will “help leaders learn how AI is reshaping industries, creating […]

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