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Robert Alost Memorial Scholarship established through NSU Foundation

NATCHITOCHES – A scholarship in memory of Dr. Robert Alost, who led Northwestern State University as president from 1986-1996, has been established through the NSU Foundation. Friends can contribute to the scholarship by visiting https://northwesternstatealumni.com/alost-scholarship/.

Before becoming president, Alost served NSU as a faculty member, department head and dean and is […]

Department of Psychology and Addiction Studies gets new name, earns accreditation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Psychology and Addiction Studies has been accredited by National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC) as of July 1. NASAC is the sole accrediting body that represents addiction-focused educators and practitioners. The accreditation process took place over six months and consisted of a self-study report, curriculum review, […]

NSU recognized as Governor’s Military and Veteran Friendly Campus

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has been recognized as a Silver designee for the 2024-2025 Governor’s Military and Veteran Friendly (GMVF) Campus designation. The announcement was made at Wednesday’s meeting of the State Board of Regents.

NSU provides a number of services for veterans including specialized financial aid and advising services, counseling designed […]

Opening Sept. 6, ‘Collaborative Art the Game’ blends art, therapy, team building and fun

NATCHITOCHES – Artist Corbin Covher will host a reception and event to showcase a unique art project, “Collaborative Art the Game,” he developed with other artists and invites participation from anyone who would like to join. The event will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 in Orville Hanchey Gallery at Northwestern State […]

Painting class to be offered Sept. 5 and 19

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Sept. 5 and 19 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 […]

NSU to host Part-time Job Fair for students Sept. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Job Location and Development Office will sponsor its annual Part-time Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. Students should bring a resume and be prepared for a possible interview.

“The Part-Time Job Fair provides an excellent […]

High schoolers invited to STEM Day Sept. 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics invites all ninth-12th grade students to NSU for STEM Day where they can explore degree paths and careers in engineering, mathematics, wildlife and environmental sciences, veterinary science, chemistry, physics and biomedical/microbiology. STEM Day will be from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 27.

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HMT program earns ACPHA accreditation, prepares students for broad range of careers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s HMT program has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration and is the only four-year program in Louisiana accredited by the ACPHA. Accreditation acknowledges the program’s high academic and professional standards and affirms its standing among elite hospitality programs nationwide.

NSU’s Hospitality Management […]

Astorga commissions as 2LT in the U.S. Army

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted a commissioning ceremony Monday for ROTC Cadet Arianna Astorga of New Iberia. Astorga graduated from NSU with a bachelor’s degree in health and exercise science with a concentration in pre-occupational therapy and a minor in military leadership. She was commissioned as a second […]

Chloe Hudson named recipient of Lott Oil Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Chloe Hudson of Natchitoches is the recipient of this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship. The award is presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co. Hudson is daughter of Allen Hudson, a five-year employee of Lott […]

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