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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 […]

Celebrations abound as Summer, Fall grads collect diplomas

NATCHITOCHES – Nehemiah Riggs began the week being honored for completing more than 350 hours working with ESPN+ sports broadcasts in Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts. On Thursday, he collected his Bachelor of Arts in communications with a minor in history and a concentration in journalism, digital media and […]

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 […]

Fall Commencement will be Dec. 13-14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Fall Commencement exercises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 13 and 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 in Prather Coliseum.

During the 10 a.m. ceremony on Wednesday, diplomas will be awarded to graduates earning from the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy College of Education and […]

NSU awards 905 diplomas May 10-11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 905 degrees to 881 graduates during spring commencement May 11-12.  Graduates collected diplomas for associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates and post-master’s degrees.

Commencement ceremonies were schedule for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 and 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11.  The ceremonies were to be live streamed […]

Spring commencement exercises to be held May 10-11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Spring 2023 commencement exercises with three ceremonies over two days in May. Ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. and. 2 p.m.and on Thursday, May 11 at 10 a.m., according to University Registrar Barbara Prescott. The ceremonies will take place in Prather Coliseum and […]

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