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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 […]

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 […]

NSU history faculty are ‘happy road warriors’ during Spring 2025 semester

April 29, 2025

By Dr. James MacDonald

NATCHITOCHES — History faculty from Northwestern State University’s School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs are showcasing their active research agendas and representing NSU in a series of conferences and academic meetings during the spring semester.

In early February Dr. Kent Peacock participated […]

NSU Bass Fishing Team adds two members from Albany High School 

NATCHITOCHES – Landon Watts, left, and Josiah Shockley of Albany High School signed a commitment to join Northwestern State University’s Bass Fishing Team. Watts and Shockley are two-year national qualifiers, four-year state qualifiers and have a number of top five finishes in tournaments. They will receive a $500 signing scholarship from the Dylan Kyle […]

Campus events and activities for April 27 – May 3 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of April 27 – May 3 at Northwestern State University. 

April 27 – May 3 – Summer and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

April 27 – May 3 – The Art Attack of the Grad Students, Orville Hanchey Gallery, […]

Blanket ceremony honors guest speakers for sharing tribal knowledge

April 24, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored two visiting alumni with a blanket ceremony as part of the inaugural NSU Indigenous Studies Minor Award, following a lecture they presented on April 23.

Historian Dr. Robert B. Caldwell Jr. and writer Thomas Parrie were recognized for contributions to American Indian […]

NSU will host SHRM Bootcamp May 5-7

April 24, 2025

NSU will host SHRM Bootcamp May 5-7

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business will host SHRM CP-SCP Certification Bootcamp for business professionals preparing for the SHRM certification exam.  The class will assist individuals in enhancing skills to advance their career in human resources.

The intensive […]

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