NSU Foundation

BoR grant enables NSU Foundation dollar for dollar donation match

NATCHITOCHES – A grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents in partnership with Louisiana’s Department of Health will enable the Northwestern State University Foundation to match donations dollar for dollar through Dec. 31.

Funds have been made available to all nine universities in the University of Louisiana System to enhance mental health services, increase awareness and outreach about […]

After decades of leadership in higher education, Dr. Bill Muse is giving back to his alma mater

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation announces a new endowed scholarship that honors a distinguished graduate, Dr. William “Billy” Muse of Cincinnati, Ohio, an alumnus of the university who was president of the University of Akron from 1984-1992, Auburn University from 1992-2001 and chancellor of East Carolina University from 2001-2003.

The Dr. William “Billy” Muse […]

Mansfield student earns Luther Lott Memorial Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Shaniyah Blaze of Mansfield is this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship, presented to a Northwestern State student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co.

Blaze is a graduate of Mansfield High School and is pursuing a degree in radiologic sciences. Her mother, Marion Blaze, has […]

Family establishes Nolan Mabile Memorial Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The family of the late Nolan Carter Mabile has established a scholarship in his memory through the Northwestern State University Foundation. Mabile, a graduate of Magnolia Bend Academy, was a business administration major and honor student at Northwestern.

Mabile, formerly of Coushatta, was an avid outdoorsman who loved boating, hunting and fishing, especially duck […]

As Jana Parker Lucky retires, Parker Sisters establish scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – After 31 years serving her alma mater, Jana Parker Lucky is retiring from Northwestern State University this summer.  To celebrate Lucky’s retirement, her sisters, Jill Parker Bankston and Amy Parker Gleason, along with their mother, Janet Parker, announced The Parker Sisters Scholarship that will be awarded to a female student serving as the […]

P.E.O. Chapter AG awards scholarship to Natchitoches student

NATCHITOCHES – P.E.O Chapter AG awarded a scholarship to Madelyn Spillman of Natchitoches.  The organization presents one scholarship per semester to a Northwestern State University female student from Natchitoches Parish who qualifies by exhibiting excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Spillman, a general studies major and Demon cheerleader, […]

Father of NSU Provost honored with memorial scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The Kenneth Johannes Handel Endowed Scholarship has been established at Northwestern State University. The scholarship was created by friends and colleagues of Dr. Greg Handel, NSU’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School, to honor his father, who passed away April 28 at his home in Freeman, […]

Natchitoches teacher, mentor Edwina M. Lewis honored with scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Alumnae and current members of Iota Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated have created the Edwina M. Lewis Future Educator Award to honor a woman who has positively impacted her community for decades as an educator and mentor.  Iota Mu surprised Lewis by announcing a donation of over $14,000 to the […]

Tri Sigmas, Pi Kapps awarded Morgan Scholarships

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Alpha Zeta chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity hosted a program to recognize students earning Morgan Extra Mile Scholarships March 20.

David Morgan, a 1973 NSU graduate and alumnus of NSU’s Beta Omicron Chapter, established the “Extra Mile” Scholarship in 2008 to […]

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