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Family establishes Nolan Mabile Memorial Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The family of the late Nolan Carter Mabile has established a scholarship in his memory through the Northwestern State University Foundation. Mabile, a graduate of Magnolia Bend Academy, was a business administration major and honor student at Northwestern.

Mabile, formerly of Coushatta, was an avid outdoorsman who loved boating, hunting and fishing, especially duck […]

Brunson earns LAECA Souther Award

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson, coordinator of Early Childhood programs in Northwestern State University’s School of Education, was selected as the Outstanding Louisiana Early Childhood Association Member by her peers and was awarded the Mildred Souther Award.

In 1975, the Louisiana Early Childhood Association (LAECA) funded the Mildred Souther Award, named for a professor at New […]

Creole Heritage Center sets public meetings to share strategic plans

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University has developed a strategic plan that reconfirms its mission and will guide its future programing. The public to one of three upcoming information sessions where highlights of the plan will be presented.

According to Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center, development of the […]

Mustian joins NSU faculty as holder of Wise Endowed Chair

NATCHITOCHES – Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Northwestern State University alumnus Jim Mustian has returned to his alma mater to hold the Erbon W. and Marie Wise Endowed Chair in Journalism in the Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts. Mustian will teach investigative reporting, beat reporting and sports communication for the department as Wise Chair. He has […]

High School Essay Contest winners announced

NATCHITOCHES – Madison Jackson of West Monroe High School has been named the first-place winner of the 2023 Northwestern State University High School Essay Contest. Jackson won the honor for her essay “Suppressing Systemic Racism One Step at a Time: The Housing Crisis in […]

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 […]

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