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The Northwestern State University News Bureau is your go-to source for all university news — connecting our students, faculty, and staff with the wider community and news media. We share the stories that shape our campus, highlight the achievements that matter, and report on the milestones that define what it means to be a Demon.

Jolie Fontenot of Youngsville, a biology/microbiology student in the Louisiana Scholars’ College, shared research, “A Bioinformatic Investigation of Mutations in AR: Identifying Trends in Location and Disease Phenotype” during Northwestern State University’s 39th annual Research Day. Fontenot studies the androgen receptor (AR) gene, a nuclear transcription factor within the family of steroid hormone receptors. Dr. Robert Page is faculty mentor.

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NSU students, faculty share projects at 39th annual Research Day

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NSU recognizes outstanding students, faculty in the College of Education and Human Development

Winners of the NSU-Argus Award for Excellence in Creative Writing will be recognized at an event on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union. The winners are, from left, Katie Grace Rion of Lake Charles, Anja Moore of Vivian and Gabrielle Williams of Keithville.

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Event to celebrate 50th anniversary of Argus, winners of award for creative writing

NSU combined choirs to present concert April 14

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NSU combined choirs to present concert April 14

Mental Health Counseling

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NSU will offer Master’s in Counseling program at Cenla campus

Military Friendly Graphic

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Northwestern State earns 2026-27 Friendly® Schools designation

Lunch and Learn Graphic

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April Lunch and Learn will explore Pre-K expulsions

JD Cox, director of NSU’s ARGO Lab, worked with Master Sergeant (MSG) Tyler Kennedy and other soldiers from Fort Polk during two days of drone training at Northwestern State.

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NSU provides drone training to Fort Polk soldiers

A retirement reception for Bro. Bill and Phyllis Collins will be held April 11 from noon to 2 p.m.

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Campus events and activities for April 5 – 11

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College of Arts and Sciences to present interdisciplinary performance April 9-11

Kerry Toups

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NSU Ed.D. student earns national honor for satellite food pantry initiative

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The News Bureau works with print, broadcast and digital media outlets to publicize all aspects of the university, including faculty programs, research, initiatives and accomplishments. Working with you, we can develop a strategy to give your story the best possible chance of receiving coverage. The News Bureau also assists media who are covering stories involving higher education, current topics or human interest stories involving NSU students, faculty, staff and alumni.

 

Leah Jackson

Director of Public Information and Media Relations

(318) 357-4553

jacksonl@nsula.edu

 

David West

Director of Communications

west@nsula.edu

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