Press Room

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.

Campus Calendar

South Hall, the site of the TEAS Test Boot Camp on Nov. 1.

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October 21, 2025

TEAS Test Boot Camp to be presented Nov. 1

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October 20, 2025

Dr. Tarkisha Wallace helps individuals SOAR through teaching, counseling

NSU Music Academy to hold fall concert Nov. 1.

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October 20, 2025

NSU Music Academy to hold fall concert Nov. 1

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October 19, 2025

Campus events and activities for Oct. 19-25

Natchitoches Jr. High students Aretha Potter, Zariah Pearrie, Janiah Heard, Lyric Thomas, Mariah Robinson, Harmony Remo, Ja’Kiera Humphrey and Jenissy Robinson participated in the “Factory Physics Challenge” during NSU’s Engineering Technology Symposium Oct. 17. The all-female team of sixth and seventh graders won the competition for being the first to successfully design a gravity-powered factory line that delivered a marble into a cup using pipe insulation, tape and binder clips.

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October 17, 2025

NSU ET Symposium engages middle and high schoolers in hands-on physics & math activities

Gabriel Camargo Patron, with his dad Carlos on trombone, led NSU Elementary Lab first graders in a second line through the school garden to the tune of “When the Seeds Get Planted Snug.”

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October 17, 2025

E Lab first graders showcase garden learning with Reader’s Theatre

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra to perform Oct. 28

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October 17, 2025

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony to perform patriotic concert Oct. 28

NSU Theatre and Dance to present “The Learned Ladies” Oct. 29 – Nov. 2

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October 16, 2025

NSU Theatre and Dance to present “The Learned Ladies” Oct. 29 – Nov. 2

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October 16, 2025

‘Recipes, Rhythm & Roots: A Creole Heritage Celebration’ brings culture to life Oct. 23

Drums Along the River to be presented Oct. 24.

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October 15, 2025

Drums Along the River to be held Oct. 24

Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals presented a $22,500 donation to the NSU Foundation to support the FAUNA Vet Tech Endowed Scholarship. The presentation concluded a public lecture at NSU that highlighted the connection between animal cruelty and violent crimes. From left are Forensic Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Herman Soong, Louie Bernard, master of ceremonies; East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Mooe III; Dr. Rachel Cezar-Martinez, director of Veterinary Technology; Dr. Chris Lyles, director of the School of STEM; Dr. Francene Lemoine, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; FAUNA volunteers/donors Juanita Murphy and Pearl “Shirley” Walker, NSU President James Genovese and Natchitoches District Attorney Billy Joe Harrington.

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October 15, 2025

‘Cruelty Connection’ talk connects animal abuse with criminal behavior

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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