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NSU TRIO gets Walmart Community Grant for First Gen support

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s TRIO Student Support Services department received a Walmart Community Grant to enhance initiatives that assist first generation students.  The grant in the amount of $3,350 will enable personnel to purchase school supplies, snacks and promotional items for students.

TRIO SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and provides assistance […]

Phi Beta Delta culture series to focus on Kenya

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University chapter of Phi Beta Delta will continue its language culture series with a lecture on Kenya.  The “Kenya” lecture will take place from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Russell Hall Room 107. The event will also be streamed via WebEx at the same time, with a […]

NSU takes ACE Healthcare to Catahoula students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted a Healthcare Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) day at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Ferriday on Oct. 27.  NSU staff served 82 students from Catahoula Parish representing Block High School, Harrisonburg High School, Central High School and Sicily Island High School.

Students spent the day cycling through three 60-minute […]

Northwestern Men’s Chorus, Cane River Singers to present concert Sunday

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern Men’s Chorus and Cane River Singers will present a concert entitled “Glorious Mystery” on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

The Men’s Chorus will perform music on themes of […]

NSU Homecoming will take place as planned, updates forthcoming

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Homecoming activities and events as planned Nov. 3-4.  The school announced on Oct. 26 that the remainder of the football season has been cancelled following the death of a student-athlete, but administrators and staff will continue with activities to honor students and alumni.

In a message to the student […]

Campus events and activities for Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Oct. 29 – Nov. 4 at Northwestern State University. 

Oct. 29 – NSU Theatre and Dance Presents “The Wedding Singer,” A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 2 p.m. 

Oct. 31 – Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. $ # 

Nov. 2 – […]

NSU Wind Symphony to present fall concert Nov. 2

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Wind Symphony will present a concert on Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream link is provided for those who are unable to attend in person at capa.nsula.edu/livestream. 

Dr. Nicholaus Cummins is the […]

Pick Up Your Brush class to be offered Nov. 2, 16 and 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Nov. 2, 16 and 30 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 […]

NSU cancels football season, head coach resigns

NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – Northwestern State University announced today, October 26, that it has canceled the remainder of the 2023 football season due to the recent passing of junior safety, Ronnie Caldwell. The school cites the mental health and wellbeing of its student-athletes as the primary reason for its decision.

“Ronnie was a beloved member of our […]

Delphins honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearers

NATCHITOCHES – Cane River Creole cultural authorities Nicol and F.J. Delphin were named Louisiana Tradition Bearers by the Louisiana Folklife Commission and honored at a ceremony at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches. Serving as a Folklife Ambassador for the Louisiana Folklife Commission, Dr. Shane Rasmussen, professor […]

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