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Leading with purpose — President Genovese champions student success, community impact, and an NSU experience that prepares you for life and career.
Confidential care. Real support. For every Demon.
This section highlights the tools, services, and divisions most relevant to Northwestern State University’s faculty and staff. Each department maintains its own web presence, providing direct access to the information and resources you need. If you have suggestions for additional links or resources you’d like to see featured here, please let us know—we’re here to make this page as useful as possible.
An Affordable Education with Endless Possibilities.
Leadership that powers progress — driving student success, innovation, and institutional excellence across every corner of campus life.
NSU began offering courses at Fort Polk in 1969 and moved to its current 160-acre site in 1975. Located along Highway 467, the campus features 30,000 square feet of classroom and office space. Serving Vernon, Beauregard, and Sabine parishes, NSU–Leesville/Fort Polk is proud to support both civilian and military students through accessible, high-quality education
Whether you’re starting college, transferring, or pursuing advanced degrees, NSU Shreveport combines world-class faculty, state-of-the-art labs, and community partnerships to help you thrive.
