Recent Covid-19 News Articles
Update – Friday, April 3, 2020
We have completed the first week of classes after returning [...]
NSU faculty, staff go above and beyond to accommodate students
NATCHITOCHES – While students were on spring break, most faculty [...]
State colleges and universities seek student, retired and active healthcare workers to help combat COVID-19
Volunteers from across Louisiana’s universities and community colleges with backgrounds in medicine, nursing, allied health professions, dentistry, pharmacy, counseling, mental/behavioral health and laboratory science, among others, are encouraged to become involved.
NSU continues modified operations as services remain available to students
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is observing spring break this [...]
Update – March 20, 2020: On-campus students encouraged to return home
Campus Update, Friday, March 20, 2020 To help flatten the [...]
NSU Foundation establishes emergency fund
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation has created an [...]
Rec Complex will close
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Recreation Complex will close at [...]
Modified operations will begin March 23
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will operate under modified conditions [...]
Update – March 18, 2020: NSU employees will work remotely beginning March 23
NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio provided the following update. Dear [...]
Update – March 16, 2020: Updates on facility closures, dining
To: Faculty, Staff and Students: The university continues to monitor [...]
Update – March 15, 2020: Maggio provides information on state proclamations, leave policy
March 15, COVID-19 Update Dear Faculty and Staff: The safety [...]
NSU WRAC will close
Northwestern State University’s NSU’s Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center will abide by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ public health directive intended to curtail the spread of COVID-19 and will close at the end of business hours March 16. The WRAC will remain closed through April 13 when the governor will reevaluate the state public health situation at which time the measures could be extended.
NSU provides information about coronavirus
Northwestern State University is partnering with local, state and federal public health departments to keep the campus community informed about the coronavirus and the measures individuals should take to stay healthy.
Cancellations and Postponements
Northwestern State University has cancelled or postponed several large events in the wake Gov. John Bel Edwards’ March 13 proclamation to halt gatherings of more than 250 people until April 13.
NSU will transition to online classes as pandemic continues
In response to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, Northwestern State University will suspend all in-person classes effective at the end of the day Friday, March 13, and transition to online instruction and other remote learning alternatives beginning Thursday, March 19.
Open House postponed
Northwestern State University First Lady Jennifer Maggio announced that the open house planned at the Dr. Arnold R. Kilpatrick President’s Home, set for Friday, March 13, has been postponed.
Stop the Spread: LDH provides tips to prevent spread of virus
More information is available here: https://www.nsula.edu/covid-19/
NSU prepares for possible spread of COVID-19
As of March 9, NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio suspended all international travel/study abroad programs planned for the semester.
Health Services calls for donations of hand sanitizer, disinfectant
Northwestern State University’s Health Services Office is seeking donations of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes to make available to students through the NSU Food Pantry. The items are part of NSU’s efforts to prepare for and prevent the possible spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus.
