Homecoming

Friends invited to join induction for Hall of Distinguished Educators

October 2, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will honor four alumni with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educations Saturday, Oct. 26.

This year’s Distinguished Educators are Andrea Lisenbea Martin, William “Bill” Morrison and Julio Toro.  Jonathan Parish will be honored as Outstanding […]

NSU honors alumni during Long Purple Line program

Outstanding alumni were honored during Northwestern State University’s Long Purple Line program Nov. 3. From left are Dr. Katrina O’Con, Outstanding Alumna Distinguished Service Award winner; Dr. Nikki Ceasar-Small, the NSU Alumni Association’s Volunteer of the Year Award winner, and Amy Lee, Outstanding Young Alumna Award.

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Homecoming will focus on honoring students, alumni, spirit groups

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University announced updated plans for this weekend’s Homecoming schedule.  The university’s Homecoming will take place Nov. 3-4 as administrators and staff honor students and alumni.

Events on Friday, Nov. 3 include the Long Purple Line luncheon and induction program that will begin at noon at the Natchitoches Events Center.  Check-in will begin […]

2023 Homecoming Honor Court announced

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has named 22 students to its 2023 Homecoming Honor Court. Members of the court were selected by a vote of the student body. The court will be presented after the volleyball match between Northwestern State and McNeese State which begins at 3 p.m. in Prather Coliseum. 

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NSU Homecoming will take place as planned, updates forthcoming

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Homecoming activities and events as planned Nov. 3-4.  The school announced on Oct. 26 that the remainder of the football season has been cancelled following the death of a student-athlete, but administrators and staff will continue with activities to honor students and alumni.

In a message to the student […]

NSU cancels football season, head coach resigns

NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA – Northwestern State University announced today, October 26, that it has canceled the remainder of the 2023 football season due to the recent passing of junior safety, Ronnie Caldwell. The school cites the mental health and wellbeing of its student-athletes as the primary reason for its decision.

“Ronnie was a beloved member of our […]

NSU Homecoming set for Nov. 3-4

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming with a series of programs, events and reunions Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4.  Individual organizations have additional events planned for Sunday, Nov. 5.

Updates will be posted at www.northwesternstatealumni.com.  Alumni are encouraged to reach out to organizations to confirm dates, times and details.

Friday, Nov. 3

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NSU Homecoming set for Nov. 3-4

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumni and friends should mark their calendars for 2023 Homecoming festivities set to take place Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4.

“Due to football scheduling, NSU Homecoming will take place slightly later in the fall this year, so we are announcing the dates early to allow friends to plan accordingly,” said Director […]

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