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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.

Bryan David Arceneaux of Larose speaks during Northwestern State University's Long Purple Line induction luncheon Oct. 23.

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Larose businessman Bryan Arceneaux receives Northwestern State’s highest alumni distinction

2026 School of Business Hall of Fame

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School of Business inducts alumni into Hall of Fame

2026 Hall of Distinguished Educators

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NSU honors outstanding educators with alumni awards

NSU student Jenna Marler speaks with Shreya Patel and other LSU Health cardiopulmonary science students during Career Day on Oct. 26.

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NSU kinesiology students explore career, graduate school opportunities

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education participated in the annual Zoo Boo at the Alexandria Zoo Oct. 24 with a booth titled “Get Your Fancy On at NSU.” Zoo Boo is a popular family-oriented Halloween extravaganza with kid-friendly activities, displays and entertainment. NSU Education faculty Dr. Wendi O’Halloran, Charissa Inabnet and Dr. Amber Hyatt dressed as Fancy Nancy to hand out candy and NSU-branded items to Zoo Boo guests.

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NSU Education faculty join Zoo Boo Halloween event

An actor portraying Alice, left, and an NSU student scare actor perform outside Alice's Madhouse in 3D at Dark Woods Haunted Attraction in Natchitoches. The performers' real identities are kept secret as part of the Halloween experience.

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NSU students bring scares to life at Dark Woods

Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Saturday, Oct. 31

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Classic on the Cane Marching Contest to be held Saturday, Oct. 31

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra to perform Nov. 3.

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Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra to perform concert titled “American Reflections” Nov. 3

Sergeant Major (SGM) Blake Fowler was joined by his family for the coin toss at Northwestern State University’s Oct. 24 Homecoming football game. From left are Justin Krouse, Mollie Krouse, Sydney Krouse, Kristi Salard, Scott Fowler, Kara Fowler, SGM Blake Fowler, U.S. Army Captain Armando Lopez, head of NSU’s Department of Military Science; Blake Graves, Haley Graves, Preston Fowler, Easton Graves, Kinsley Graves and NSU President James Genovese.

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Fowler honored as guest captain at Demon Homecoming game

Kelly Jackson represents the Creole Heritage Center in sharing information about the CHC.

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Campus events and activities for Oct. 25-31

Northwestern State University’s 2026 inductees into the Long Purple Line are, from left, Bryan David Arceneaux, Billy Joe Harrington, Edwin Dunahoe, Brenda Webb, Trey Hill and Dr. Ron McBride.

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NSU honors Long Purple Line inductees, presents alumni awards

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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

NSU students conversing near the old gates of Northwestern State College