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NSU gets approval for Master of Social Work degree

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University received approval from the Louisiana Board of Regents to offer a Master of Social Work degree. The program will be offered completely online and will build upon NSU’s existing Bachelor of Social Work that graduates about 50 students per year.

“The MSW program will help address the dearth of the mental […]

Painting class to be held June 13, 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on June 13 and 27 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 […]

Notary Exam Prep Course to begin June 11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, June 11. The early bird fee is $430 until June 5 and $450 after that date.

In partnership with Louisiana State University-Shreveport, this 52-hour course is an introduction to notary public fundamentals. […]

Ceramics class to begin June 6

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement starting June 6. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through July 11 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex.

The […]

DNP grad Dr. Meryn Olivier strives to be ‘significant’ to those she serves

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Meryn Olivier, a nurse for 17 years, a family nurse practitioner for nine years and nursing instructor for eight years, said her career goals are simple: to make a difference in the lives of the patients she treats and the students she teaches. Olivier enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree […]

Two NSU Bass Fishing Teams Qualify for 2025 MLF College Fishing National Championship

NATCHITOCHES, LA- Two Northwestern State University (NSU) Bass Fishing teams have secured their spots in the 2025 Major League Fishing (MLF) College Fishing National Championship. Evan Howe of Keatchie and Noah Trant of Bossier City, along with Stone Smith of Shreveport and Drake Wadsworth of Grand Cane, clinched their spots after impressive performances at Table […]

Campus events and activities for May 19-25

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 19-25 at Northwestern State University.

May 19-25 — Early registration for summer and fall semesters available through NSUConnect

May 22 — Doctor of Nursing Practice Question and Answer meeting, 4-6 p.m. CST, WebEx

May 22-23 – Freshman Connection, Natchitoches campus […]

NSU launches international Artificial Intelligence research collaboration

By Dr. Damien Tristant, Assistant Professor of Physics, Northwestern State University

NATCHITOCHES – The roots of artificial intelligence (AI) trace back to the 1950s when Alan Turing (1912-1954), a brilliant British mathematician and computer scientist, explored the potential of building intelligent machines. He endeavored to formulate methods for […]

Incoming freshman to be fifth generation of family to attend Northwestern

NATCHITOCHES – This fall will be a special one for freshman Annalee Stevens and her family. Stevens, who is from Pineville, will be the fifth generation of women to attend Northwestern State University.

The tradition began when Steven’s great-great grandmother Eva Paulk attended Louisiana State Normal School. Her great grandmother Vyrtis Cox earned […]

Fall math class will incorporate 3D printing

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Division of Mathematics will offer a new course this fall that will incorporate 3D printing to help students learn complex mathematical concepts. Dr. Nicholas Richardson, instructor for CSC 3040 3D Print Design I, said he’s been using 3D printers to make models for calculus classes after finding that concepts become […]