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Native American crafts celebrated in Natchitoches event

July 14, 2025

By Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Director, Louisiana Folklife Center

NATCHITOCHES – Native American material culture artists shared their traditional knowledge with attendees at a free interactive crafts workshop on July 12 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches. Sponsored by the Louisiana Folklife Center […]

NSU receives $494,755 HRSA Continuation Award to expand behavioral health workforce

July 14, 2025

Total award to reach nearly $2 Million over four years

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has received a $494,755 continuation award from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to certify more nurses as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) in rural and underserved areas of Louisiana.

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Campus events and activities for July 13-19

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 13-19 at Northwestern State University.

July 13 – Aug. 17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect

July 18 — Screening of “Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture,” Magale Recital Hall, […]

Brunson recognized by International Literacy Association

July 10, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The International Literacy Association (ILA) has named Northwestern State University Education Professor Dr.Michelle Fazio Brunson winner of this year’s Maryann Manning Special Service Award presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment of exceptional and distinguished service to the field of literacy and to […]

Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

July 8, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2025 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from […]

Digital Media Institute and Northwestern State University announce strategic academic partnership

July 7, 2025

SHREVEPORT, LA – – BRF’s Digital Media Institute (DMI) and Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) are proud to announce a groundbreaking academic partnership that bridges the gap between two-year technical education and four-year fine arts degrees. Beginning in Fall 2025, students will have the opportunity to pursue an […]

Incoming NSU anglers awarded Poche scholarships

July 7, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Three incoming Northwestern State University freshmen were named recipients of Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarship. Braxton Speyrer, Landon Watts and Josiah Shockley will be a part of the university’s bass fishing team and will compete in FLW, B.A.S.S. and Collegiate Bass circuits.

Funds for the […]

Campus events and activities for July 6-12

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 6-12 at Northwestern State University.

July 6-8 – Summer second 4-week session and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect

July 6 — University reopens after Independence Day

July 7 – Start of second summer 4-week session

July […]

Louisiana Folklife Center to Present Free Native Crafts Workshop

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present a Native American Crafts Workshop on Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. The workshop is free and open to the public, with crafting materials […]

Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 19

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will take place as part of the 45th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to be held on the Northwestern State University campus on July 19. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall, located at 143 Central Avenue on the NSU […]

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