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Lauren Vaughn Foundation continues support of Northwestern nursing students

May 12, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Jesci Lord Marchand of Ball is the 2025 recipient of the Lauren Vaughn Memorial Scholarship presented to a student enrolled in the accelerated BSN program at Northwestern State University.

“I am pursuing nursing because I deeply want to help and serve others,” Marchand said. “While all areas of nursing interest me, I […]

NSU Recognized Nationally for Offering One of the Most Affordable Online Web Development Degrees

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has earned national recognition from OnlineU for offering one of the mostaffordable online bachelor’s degrees in web development, making high-quality tech education more accessible than ever.

The new ranking by OnlineU places NSU in a select group of institutions recognized for helping students build strong careers in technology […]

Campus events and activities for May 11-17

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 11-17 at Northwestern State University.

May 11-17 – Summer and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect

May 14-15 – Golden Jubilee Celebration for Class of 1975

May 14 – Spring Commencement ceremonies, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. […]

NSU Cenla-Alexandria campus celebrates Nursing and Allied Health anniversaries

May 9, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Rep. Cleo Fields issued congressional commendations May 8 to acknowledge the role that Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and School of Allied have impacted public health over the past several decades.

Colson Fontenot, a representative of Fields’ office who has family ties to Natchitoches and […]

NSU to award honorary doctorate to WK Health President/CEO Fielder

May 8, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will award an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities to Jerry Adkins (Jaf) Fielder II during its spring commencement exercises on May 14.

Fielder, the president and chief executive officer of Willis Knighton Health, will receive the honor as part of the ceremony on May […]

NSU Department of Music to hold summer music camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Music will sponsor Music Jam 2025, a summer music camp, on June 2-6 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Performing Arts Complex.

The camp is for children age 5-11. Those attending will take part in singing, playing instruments, music games, composing and crafts.

The […]

School of Business receives extension of AACSB accreditation

NATCHITOCHES – The School of Business at Northwestern State University has had its accreditation extended by AACSB International.

AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, is the global standard-setting body for business education, strengthening the world’s business schools through accreditation, thought leadership and transformative learning. AACSB now has 1,055 accredited institutions […]

State Coordinator of Victim’s Advocacy appointed chair of French Quarter Memorial commission

May 7, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Patricia Giovingo’s vast experience working with crime victim issues and crime victim rights led to her appointment as coordinator of Victim’s Advocacy for the governor’s office and now has extended to chairing the French Quarter Terrorism Attack Memorial Commission. Her job in that role is to work […]

NSU alumni part of AP team to be nominated for 2025 Pulitzer; both are previous winners

May 7, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Associated Press journalists Gary Fields and Jim Mustian were part of a team of reporters named finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in the category of Breaking News Reporting. The announcements were made May 5.

The finalists were praised for “fast, comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the […]

NSU Department of Military Science recognizes cadet achievement during spring awards program

May 6, 2025

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science, LTC Joshua Drake and senior military faculty hosted the Spring 2025 awards program May 1 to honor Reserve Officers Training Corp cadets for academic, military and leadership achievements. ROTC’s mission is to recruit, educate, develop and inspire cadets with a […]

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