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Astro Robotics Camp introduces youngsters to programming, STEM

Aubree Rachal learned programming and mobile control of a robot during Astro STEM Robotics camp that took place at Northwestern State University June 5-9. With devices synced to their smart phones, students learned programming, obstacle avoidance and other tasks that concluded with challenge competitions. As part of the camp, students also toured NSU’s science labs […]

Family establishes Bob W. McLamore Memorial Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The family of the late Bob W. McLamore are honoring an individual with a life-long love of teaching and learning by establishing the Bob W. McLamore Memorial Scholarship for a Northwestern State University student. Friends can contribute to the scholarship here: https://northwesternstatealumni.com/mclamore-scholarship/.

The McLamore Memorial Scholarship will be presented to an entering freshman […]

Three sessions of painting class to be offered this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on June 19, July 10 and August 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 per session. Each class is a separate session.

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P.E.O. Chapter AG awards scholarship to Natchitoches student

NATCHITOCHES – P.E.O Chapter AG awarded a scholarship to Madelyn Spillman of Natchitoches. The organization presents one scholarship per semester to a Northwestern State University female student from Natchitoches Parish who qualifies by exhibiting excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Spillman, a general studies major and Demon cheerleader, […]

NSU offers students a growing list of club sports and extracurricular activities

NATCHITOCHES – Rowing. Archery. Esports. Power lifting. Tennis. Northwestern State University’s list of club sports continues to grow as the university responds to students who want to compete in extracurricular activities they’ve been involved with prior to going to college.

Northwestern State is already known for its spirit groups. The Spirit of Northwestern Demon Marching Band […]

“Fiddlin’ with the Finest!” to be presented Saturday

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present the program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front Street in Natchitoches. The event is free and […]

NSU Summer Dinner Theatre to present “Murder Rides Again” June 13-17, 20-24

 NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Summer Dinner Theatre will present the mystery “Murder Rides Again” June 13-17 and 20-24 on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner service starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 which includes a meal (soup, salad, entrée, sides, dessert) and the show. A […]

Campus events and activities for June 4 – 10

June 4 – July 5 – Registration underway for Summer 2023 semester at NSU Connect

June 4 – August 13 – Registration underway for Fall 2023 semester at NSU Connect

June 5-9 — Department of Engineering Technology Astro STEM Robotics Camp, Williamson Hall

June 5-9 – Fine Arts Camp, Fine […]

Father of NSU Provost honored with memorial scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The Kenneth Johannes Handel Endowed Scholarship has been established at Northwestern State University. The scholarship was created by friends and colleagues of Dr. Greg Handel, NSU’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School, to honor his father, who passed away April 28 at his home in Freeman, […]

Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2023 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from Northwestern State University, must have a minimum of […]

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