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NSU awards AGS degrees to dual enrollment students during spring commencement

May 15, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Graduating high school seniors who completed enough dual enrollment courses to earn an Associate of General Studies degree from Northwestern State University participated in commencement exercises for the first time May 15.  On the front row from left are Hailey Wolff and Karra McFarland, Hicks High School; […]

Cheers and celebration abound as NSU’s Spring 2025 grads collect diplomas

May 15, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Fanfare and confetti filled the air as Northwestern State University’s Spring 2025 graduates celebrated the milestone with friends and family during three ceremonies that took place over three days May 14-15.

“As we gather to celebrate, we embrace the idea of new beginnings, marking not only […]

Northwestern State announces Spring 2025 graduates

May 14, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State will award 937 degrees to 914 graduates during Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies May 14-15.

Spring 2025 graduates listed by hometown are as follows.

Abbeville – Allison Hardy, Associate of Science in Nursing. Jillian Henry, Master of Science in Nursing

Addis – Erin […]

NSU will award diplomas during three commencement ceremonies May 14-15

April 22, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will award diplomas during three Commencement ceremonies Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 in Prather Coliseum.

The ceremony for graduates from the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, […]

NSU will award diplomas during three commencement ceremonies Dec. 18-19

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will award diplomas during three Commencement ceremonies Wednesday, Dec. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 19 in Prather Coliseum.  The ceremonies are for both summer and fall graduates.

The ceremony for graduates from the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will […]

Opelousas veteran returns to NSU to complete academic journey begun in 1971

NATCHITOCHES – Donald Smith of Opelousas will collect a diploma from Northwestern State University on May 9, a goal in the making since 1971.  Smith, 70, will receive a Bachelor of General Studies during afternoon commencement, a bucket list item that involved learning to navigate online classes while balancing family responsibilities.

Smith graduated from Natchitoches Central […]

Spring commencement May 8-9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Spring Commencement exercises Wednesday, May 8-Thursday, May 9 in Prather Coliseum.

During ceremonies at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, diplomas will be awarded to graduates in the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development.

During ceremonies at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, […]

NSU awards diplomas to Summer, Fall 2023 graduates

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 427 degrees to 422 Summer 2023 graduates 683 degrees to 665 Fall 2023 graduates during commencement exercises Dec. 13-14.

Summer 2023 graduates are listed as follows.

Abbeville – Zachary Mcree, Bachelor of Science; Makeyva Noel, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;

Aldie, Virginia – Andrea Votta, Bachelor of Science;

Alexandria — Gianna Benavides, Olivia […]

NSU grad goes back to school, completes degree, changes career

NATCHITOCHES – It’s never too late to change directions. Kristen Townsend of Hornbeck is realizing a dream she’s had for years of finishing her college degree.  Last fall at age 41, she decided it was time.  She will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in English and a […]

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