NSU News

Notary Public Exam Prep Course to begin June 3

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, June 3. The early bird fee is $430 until May 28 and $450 after that date.

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

Campus events and activities for May 4-10

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 4=10 at Northwestern State University.

May 3-8 – Spring final examinations

May 4-10 – Summer and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect

May 4 – Percussion Alumni Concert, Magale Recital Hall, 2 p.m. #

May 8-10 – […]

OSP congratulates faculty on grant initiatives

May 2, 2025

NSU’s Sponsored Programs Office offers congratulations to faculty on successful grant initiatives and announces current activities

Congratulations

Dr. Dominique Taylor, Department of New Media, Journalism, Communication Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, received notification of a $10,761 award from the Louisiana State University through the Henry Luce […]

NSU’s College of Nursing, School of Allied Health celebrates two milestones, honors late dean with scholarship

May 2, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health (CONSAH) celebrated two significant milestones while honoring a former dean whose impact continues to resonate.

During a May 2 reception at NSU’s Shreveport campus, 1800 Line Ave., the College of Nursing marked its 75^th year […]

Three sessions of driver education course to be held

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer three sessions of a 38-hour driver education course June 9-12, July 14-17 and Oct. 6-9.

Students must be 14 years and nine months old to take the class and must be 15 years old to take the driving portion […]

Social work students see government at work during state Capitol visit

May 1, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – A large group of students and faculty from Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work got a close look at the workings of state government and the importance of advocacy during a two-day visit to Baton Rouge April 23-24. The group participated in an open session at […]

NSU Percussion Studio, Alumni to to honor retired faculty member Ken Green with May 4 performance

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Percussion Studio and the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will conclude their Alumni Weekend with a concert on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. in Magale Recital. The NSU Percussion Ensemble and Steel PanDEMONium Band will open the concert before more than 60 alumni take the stage and perform together […]

Pick Up Your Brush Painting class to be held May 8

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on May 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45.

In the class, participants will learn the art of painting using step-by-step […]

AI is advancing rapidly; NSU class gets programmers on board

April 29, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – “Artificial Intelligence is developing so quickly, and like so many things in IT, it can be difficult to identify where to start when researching a topic,” said Colleen Biely of Green Bay, Wisconsin, an IT professional of 34 years.

Biely is one of several computer programmers […]

‘Thriving Together’ – Family business owners get tips on healthy dynamics, supportive collaboration

April 29, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Small business owners and entrepreneurs who participated in an April 28 workshop at Northwestern State University learned strategies to manage family dynamics, how to clarify roles, communicate better and establish healthy boundaries. Led by Christy Pennison, Be Inspired Counseling’s founder and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, business […]