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Northwestern State University names seven alumni to Long Purple Line  

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will induct seven new members into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line as part of the annual Homecoming celebration Oct. 3-4. The inductees are Richard Keith Bergeron of New Roads, the late Robert Crew, Jacque Crew of Shreveport, Dr. Marcus Jones of Winnfield, Angela Lasyone and […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 3-9 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 3-9 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 3-17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enrollment open for NSU Music Academy  

 NATCHITOCHES — The NSU Music Academy is accepting students for the Fall 2025 semester.  

The NSU Music Academy provides private lessons in piano, guitar, percussion and voice for students ages six and up on the campus of Northwestern State University. Directed by NSU faculty Dr. Francis Yang and Dr. John Price, the […]

Student volunteers get Natchitoches revved up for Fall 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches has been blanketed in purple.  This week, student volunteers delivered Northwestern State University yard signs, flags, stickers and other items that show Demon pride to businesses and residences in the first wave of the Proud to Be Purple campaign.

“We visited over 100 businesses,” said Amy […]

Northwestern State Drives $497 million in economic growth across region

July 29, 2025

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University added nearly half a billion dollars to the economy in northwest and central Louisiana during the 2023 to 2024 fiscal year, according to a new study.

A new economic impact report shows how Northwestern State University continues to strengthen the region through jobs, […]

NSU education professor selected to accrediting team

July 28, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – A faculty member from Northwestern State University’s School of Education has been selected to serve on a national site review team in educator preparation accreditation.

Dr. Dylan G. Solice serves the School of Education as an assistant professor of Education, Educational Leadership program coordinator, and CAEP […]

Campus events and activities for July 27 – Aug. 2 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 27 – Aug. 2 at Northwestern State University. 

July 27 – Aug. 17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

July 29 – Aug. 2 – NSU Summer Dinner Theatre presents “Dinner and Doo Wop,” The Venue on Front […]

Friends and supporters, show your NSU colors!

July 24, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University family is proud to be purple and invites you to join the Proud to be Purple movement sweeping the community.

“This initiative is all about boosting school spirit and strengthening community partnerships through visual displays of support for NSU,” said Amy Lee, […]

NSU’s “Inside AMP” webinar will outline fast track to in-demand manufacturing jobs

July 24, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host two webinars next week for students interested in the Advanced Manufacturing Program, a pathway for students to obtain a degree while attending classes and working hands-on in a regional manufacturing facility.  The program prepares completers for high-paying in-demand […]

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