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Faculty, staff honored for years of service

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored employees with 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service to the university during the annual campus-wide faculty/staff luncheon.

Honored for 25 years of service were Lois Banks, News Bureau; Dawn Eubanks, Business Affairs; Lance Ellis, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training; Dr. Debra Clark, College of Nursing; Cedric […]

NSU senior visits alma mater, discusses opportunities at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – Mary Anna Scruggs, a senior at Northwestern State University, spoke to students at St. Mary’s High School to kick off the first day of the 2023-24 academic year. Scruggs is a 2020 graduate of St. Mary’s and an active leader on the NSU campus. She shared the story of her journey at NSU […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 13 – 19

Aug. 13 – Registration underway for fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect

Aug. 13 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition, Hanchey Gallery

Aug. 13 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m.

Aug. 14 – Start of fall semester

Aug. 14 – 22 – Late […]

Hotter ‘N Hell cocktail party set to be a sizzling affair

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art and NSU’s Hospitality Management and Tourism program will partner to host a patron cocktail party to celebrate the annual “Hotter ‘N Hell” art exhibition. The patron cocktail party will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in Orville Hanchey Gallery on NSU’s main campus.

“Chef […]

Perez-Mira honored with Academic Advising award

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Begona Perez-Mira was named recipient of the 2023 Faculty Excellence in Academic Advising at Northwestern State University. The award, presented by the university’s office of Academic Engagement & Student Success, recognizes faculty for their mentorship and commitment to student success. Criteria include knowledge, helpfulness and accessibility.

Perez-Mira is a professor in NSU’s Computer […]

NSU recognizes outstanding faculty with Excellence in Teaching Awards

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored faculty who earned Excellence in Teaching Awards during the university’s annual Faculty Institute Aug. 7. The Excellence in Teaching award recognizes faculty with demonstrated history of commitment and service to students and the university.

This year’s honorees are Becky Farmer, Shaun Wheat, Dr. Shahriar Hossain, Dr. Rondo Keele, Dr. Danny […]

Jones highlights good news and challenges in address to faculty, staff

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones addressed the upcoming academic year’s highlights and challenges during the university’s Faculty Institute and faculty/staff lunch Monday. The annual event provides an opportunity for the president to deliver a state of the university address directly to faculty and staff. While Jones’ remarks outlined positive developments at […]

Campus events and activities for August 6-12

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of August 6-12 at Northwestern State University.

Aug. 6 – 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect

Aug. 6 – Sept. 8 – Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art […]

NSU Music Academy accepting students for fall semester

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Music Academy is enrolling students for the fall semester. The academy is directed by Northwestern State music faculty Dr. John Price and Dr. Francis Yang and offers piano, guitar, percussion and voice lessons for students from age six to adults. Lessons are taught face to face or online. Teachers […]

Chamber Choir chosen to perform at regional conference

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir has been selected to perform at the American Choral Directors Association Southern Regional Conference in February in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Chamber Choir, conducted by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Nicholas B. Cummins, was selected by a blind audition of recordings submitted in April. More than 100 […]

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