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NSU Steel Band seeking new members

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Steel Band is inviting students and community members to learn a new instrument while playing in a musical ensemble.

The Steel Band will meet on Thursdays beginning Aug. 22 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 116 of the Fine Arts Annex. Anyone with an interest in learning to […]

University welcomes 21 new faculty for the 2024-25 academic year

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is welcoming 21` new faculty for the 2024-25 academic year, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Greg Handel.

“Northwestern continues to attract excellent faculty who support our academic mission,” said Handel. “Their expertise, scholarly and creative activities, and their contributions will continue to provide students with […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 18-24

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 18-24 at Northwestern State University.

Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect

Aug. 18 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m.

Aug. 19 – Start of fall semester

Aug. 19-27 – Late registration for […]

Colleges introduce new faculty

Northwestern State University welcomed new faculty in the School of Allied Health. On the front row from left are Assistant Professor Jennifer Evans, SAH Director Dr. Tammy Curtis, Assistant Professors Jessica Ferguson, Jessica Despino and Megan Wedgeworth, Associate Professor Larry Arant and Assistant Professor Chelsea McCullin. On the back row are Dr. Kari […]

Child and Family Network staff attend Faculty Institute

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Child and Family Network staff attended NSU’s Fall Faculty Institute. CFN offers a variety of services to assist early learning programs and families in northwest and central Louisiana. Child and Family Network is a part of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development. CFN assists owners and […]

Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize faculty for dedication to students, learning

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored outstanding faculty with Excellence in Teaching Awards. NSU’s Excellence in Teaching Awards are sponsored by the NSU Alumni Association to recognize faculty for tireless devotion to the field of teaching and Northwestern students. Recognized were, from left Nicole Lobdell, assistant professor of English […]

Faculty recognized for outstanding scholarly research

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University faculty Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson, Dr. Rebecca Macijeski, Dr. Sean Bartley and Dr. Hiram “Pete” Gregory were presented with Faculty Research Awards, which recognize faculty who have achieve exemplary milestones in their scholarly and creative research. The awards were presented during the university’s fall Faculty Institute.

Dr. […]

Deadline for Hall of Distinguished Educators nominations extended to Aug. 15

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2024 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Thursday, Aug. 15.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees […]

Dr. Katrina O’Con selected as distinguished Fellow of American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

NATCHITOCHES – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) announced that Katrina Vice O’Con, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA, was selected as one of 49 distinguished leaders in the profession of nurse anesthesiology and was inducted into the 2024 Class of Fellows. The inductees, who were recognized for their significant contributions to the profession, were […]

Genovese addresses NSU faculty, urges them to actively recruit students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s faculty returned to campus Monday, Aug. 12 for the university’s annual Faculty Institute and on-call week that includes professional development workshops, departmental meetings, faculty award presentations and final preparations for the fall semester. NSU President James Genovese, beginning his second week on the job, opened the day, introducing […]

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