Luke Niedens of Queen City, Texas, is the inaugural recipient of the Richard and Shirley Jennings Scholarship, awarded to a student in NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts. The scholarship honors a couple who embodied selfless service, a strong work ethic and a commitment to music education.
Niedens is pursuing a degree in music education/instrumental […]
By Dr. Jasmine Wise, NSU coordinator of Black Studies
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is set to host an evening of music and education with Master Flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 in the Student Union Ballroom.
Known for his masterful flute performances, Abdur-Razzaq will not only captivate the audience with his rich and […]
NATCHITOCHES – Makynli Delcambre of New Iberia is junior and a double major at Northwestern State University with plans to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance in May 2025 and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in December 2025.
Makynli, who has been dancing since age 5 and teaching dance since eighth […]
Northwestern State University’s Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts honored long-time faculty members Richard Rose and Tony Smith as this year’s inductees into the CAPA Hall of Fame. The two were recognized during Homecoming festivities Nov. 4. From left are Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Greg Handel, Scott Burrell, director of […]
A painting by Edgar Cano-Lopez, assistant professor of art at Northwestern State University, was winner of the Grand Jury Award for Season 20 (2023/24), the Biennial 2023 juried competition hosted by Manifest, a contemporary arts center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Grand Jury Award recognizes one exhibited work representing the ‘best of the best’ shown in […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Alexandria Senior High School Band of 1972 established a scholarship at Northwestern State University to honor the memory of a beloved and influential band director who touched the lives of many students over several decades.
The Dr. Jerry Payne Endowed Scholarship is a four-year scholarship that will be awarded to a student from […]
Galvina Cano-Campos shows off a watercolor painting she created during Session 1 of Art Camp at Northwestern State University. Art camp will continue with two more sessions. “Bayou Magic” will be June 12-16 for children ages 5-10. “Advanced Projects for Teen,” will be June 19-23 for students ages 11-18. Sessions from 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Camp […]
NATCHITOCHES – Composer, songwriter and music educator Dr. Sharon Joy will present a concert of her original songs, inspired by a variety of cultural traditions. The performance will be at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front Street, Natchitoches, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 31. The concert […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts honored several individuals as Distinguished Communications Professionals March 17. This year’s honorees were Gary Fields, Robert Gentry, Doug Ireland, the late Carley McCord, Dan McDonald, Jim Mustian, Denise Lewis Patrick, the late Jerry Pierce and Tom Whitehead. Created in 2021, the Distinguished […]
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