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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People to be taught June 9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will present Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People on Monday June 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  

The class will be taught via Zoom and is for those 13 and up. The fee is $85.  

In […]

NSU faculty selected for national accreditation site evaluator roles

May 22, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty members from Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health have been selected to serve in prestigious roles supporting national accreditation efforts in nursing and allied health education.

Dr. Aimee Badeaux, dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied […]

Northwestern State University’s sonography program earns national accreditation

May 21, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has been awarded Initial Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The accreditation was granted following a recommendation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

The newly accredited program […]

Lobdell awarded competitive NEH summer stipend

May 21, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Nicole Lobdell, assistant professor of English in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University, was awarded a summer stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“With my NEH summer stipend, I plan to visit five archives and libraries to read, examine and photograph […]

Flight Forward drone technology showcase June 11 at NSU

May 20, 2025

NATCHITOCHES — Join the Northwestern State University School of STEM for Flight Forward, a hands-on showcase of drone technology and innovation from the Advanced Remote and Geospatial Operations (ARGO) Lab. Attendees will experience live flight demonstrations, explore drone simulation and control technology and hear from NSU leaders on real-world applications and workforce […]

CAPA Hall of Fame adds four members 

NATCHITOCHES – The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University has added four members to its Hall of Fame for the 2024-25 year. The newest members are Ryan Glorioso and Robert Larrivière of New Orleans, Mark Minton of Bossier City and Gretchen Murchison […]

Campus events and activities for May 18-24 

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

May 18-24 – Summer and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

May 21-22 – Freshman Connection, Natchitoches campus 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NSU awards AGS degrees to dual enrollment students during spring commencement

May 15, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Graduating high school seniors who completed enough dual enrollment courses to earn an Associate of General Studies degree from Northwestern State University participated in commencement exercises for the first time May 15.  On the front row from left are Hailey Wolff and Karra McFarland, Hicks High School; […]

Cheers and celebration abound as NSU’s Spring 2025 grads collect diplomas

May 15, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Fanfare and confetti filled the air as Northwestern State University’s Spring 2025 graduates celebrated the milestone with friends and family during three ceremonies that took place over three days May 14-15.

“As we gather to celebrate, we embrace the idea of new beginnings, marking not only […]

NSU to hold freshman orientation program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold seven sessions of its freshman orientation program, Freshman Connection, beginning May 21. 

Four sessions will be at the Natchitoches campus on May 21-22, May 28-29, June 12 and July 9-10. The program will be held on the Alexandria campus on June 17, the Leesville/Fort Johnson campus […]

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