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Campus events and activities for July 30 – Aug. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 30 – August 5 at Northwestern State University.

July 30 – Aug. 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect

July 30 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery

Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival celebrates “Louisiana’s Cultural Gumbo”

By: Shane Rasmussen

NATCHITOCHES – The audience at the 43rd annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival held on July 22 was entertained and educated about the rich and diverse cultural offerings of the state. The Festival featured traditional Louisiana foods, Kidfest activities, music, traditional crafts, narrative sessions, musical informances, and cultural exhibits. This year’s […]

Four Northwestern State alumni to be honored with induction into the Long Purple Line

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will induct four new members into its Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line. The inductees are the late businessman Johnny Antoon, State Senator Louie Bernard and Judge Van Kyzar, all of Natchitoches, and law professor Gail Stephenson of Baton Rouge.

The inductees will be honored at […]

Curry Perkins of Ragley wins Louisiana State Fiddle Championship

NATCHITOCHES – Curry Perkins of Ragley was named Grand Champion of the 2023 Louisiana State Fiddle Championship held at Northwestern State University as part of the 43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Second place winner was Clancey Stewart of Florien, with Joe Suchanek of Merryville placing third and Ron Pace of Alexandria placing fourth. […]

Education leaders optimistic about K-12 in state, parish

NATCHITOCHES – State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley, Natchitoches Parish Superintendent of Schools Dr. Grant Eloi and Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones were featured speakers at a lunch Wednesday, “Empowering Louisiana’s Future: The State of K-12 Education.” Each spoke about progress and challenges their organizations face.

Jones spoke about meeting the needs of […]

Painting class to be held August 14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Monday, August 14 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 […]

Students earn AMT certification, associate degrees through training, education program

NATCHITOCHES – Three graduates of the GeauxFAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program were honored with a recognition ceremony July 25. GeauxFAME AMT is a workforce education and development program that produces highly skilled talent prepared to meet workforce needs in the manufacturing industry.

The graduates are Douglas Floyd of Natchitoches, Hayden Stanley of Glenmora and Jackson […]

Hall of Master Folk Artists adds new members

NATCHITOCHES – A traditional crafts person and five musicians were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists during an induction ceremony held at Northwestern State University on Saturday, July 22 as part of the 43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Inductees included cultural authority and traditional crafter Rhonda Gauthier, who also […]

NSU alumna Brandi Brammer joins top leadership at United Talent Agency

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumna Brandi Brammer has been appointed senior vice president of global music operations at UTA (United Talent Agency), a leading global talent, entertainment, sports and advisory company that represents talent across film, television, music, sports, video games, branding and licensing, fine arts, broadcasting and several other industries. It’s one of […]

Miss Louisiana Makenzie Scroggs and her mom Rebecca talk pageant prep, what NSU means to them and the close bond they share

NATCHITOCHES – When Northwestern State University senior Makenzie Scroggs of Marksville was crowned Miss Louisiana June 17, she realized that she will be able to fulfill a lifelong dream for her mother, Rebecca Dauzat Scroggs, to attend the Miss America pageant.

Scroggs won the state title representing Natchitoches as Miss Natchitoches City of Lights. Last year, […]

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