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Center for Excellence in Teaching ribbon cutting set for Sept. 18

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education will hold a ribbon cutting to open the School’s Center for Excellence in Teaching.  The ribbon cutting will take place at noon Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Teacher Education Center Room 113C. The Teacher Education Center is located at 150 Tarleton Drive on the NSU […]

Folk Festival will feature Bluesman Sonny Gullage

Kristen P. Townsend

NATCHITOCHES – Following a family line of musical genius ranging from Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter to grandmother and gospel recording artist, Sister Alberta Gullage, and bassist father, Tony Gullage, who has performed with many well-known musical greats, such as Henry Butler, emerges Sonny Gullage. Sonny is taking […]

Campus events and activities for July 7-13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 7-13 at Northwestern State University. 

July 7 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

July 7-13 – Exhibition by Natchitoches artist Brother Michael […]

Victory Belles to bring music of the early 1940s to Folk Festival

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

 

NATCHITOCHES – At a time when artists such as Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish are household names, a trio of ladies, reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, are capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, especially those with military ties. The Victory Belles are stationed […]

Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

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

Annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 20

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will be held on July 20 in conjunction with the 44th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall located at 175 Sam Sibley Drive on the Northwestern State University campus. […]

Summer Dinner Theatre to present murder mystery “Live and Let Spy”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Summer Dinner Theatre will present “Live and Let Spy” on July 16-20 and 23-27 on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage. 

Tickets are $45 which includes the meal and the show. A cash bar will be available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner service and the performance starts at […]

Campus events and activities for June 30 – July 6

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 30 – July 6 at Northwestern State University. 

June 30 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 30 – July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 30 – […]

NSU’s HHP Dept. will host Sport Agility & Nutrition Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance will host a Sport Agility and Nutrition Camp July 15-17.  Hours will be 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The camp is open to athletes 11-18 who want to improve their sport performance through strength, speed and agility testing, along with individual nutrition evaluation. […]

NSU will close July 4-5

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.  Offices will resume normal hours on Monday, July 8.

The university’s Alexandria, Leesville, and Shreveport campuses will observe the same holiday/closure schedule.

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