July 10, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – The International Literacy Association (ILA) has named Northwestern State University Education Professor Dr.Michelle Fazio Brunson winner of this year’s Maryann Manning Special Service Award presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment of exceptional and distinguished service to the field of literacy and to […]
July 8, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2025 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.
The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from […]
May 13, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University School of Education faculty Dr. Michelle Brunson, Dr. Debra Jo Hailey and Dr. April Giddens collaborated with Brett Brunson, Natchitoches Parish District Defender, and University of Louisiana Monroe faculty member Dr. Amy Weems to publish a chapter in Southern Early Childhood Association’s Voices of […]
April 10, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development recognized outstanding students during an honors convocation April 7.
The College includes the School of Education, Department of Health and Human Performance, Department of MiIitary Science, Department of Psychology and Addiction Studies and Department of Social […]
April 8, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education signed two agreements April 8 that will facilitate credit articulation for teachers seeking master’s degrees.
One agreement signed between NSU and the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) addresses the articulation of the Ready to Teach Louisiana (RTL) curriculum developed […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development hosted an Apple Pinning ceremony for teacher candidates March 6. The pinning is a milestone in each student’s academic journey to becoming an educator, marking the transition from traditional student to pre-service teacher and honoring their commitment to the teaching profession. […]
December 10, 2024
NATCHITOCHES – Acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Jan Brett stopped in Natchitoches Dec. 8 to visit meet readers and talk about her newest book, ““Alice in a Winter Wonderland.” Brett talked about her background and the inspiration for her books and did an art illustration before signing copies of […]
November 21, 2024
NATCHITOCHES – Acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Jan Brett will include Natchitoches as a stop on her “Alice in a Winter Wonderland” tour. The best-selling illustrator and creator of colorful picture books will be featured at a free event beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Natchitoches […]
November 15, 2024
NATCHITOCHES – A doctoral candidate in Northwestern State University’s Adult Learning and Development program was recognized as one of eight Research-In-Progress award winners at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA).
Craig Leager of Monroe, Iowa, is pursuing research titled “The Community College Presidency and Why Qualified Candidates Are Saying ‘No Thanks.’”
“This is a rigorous […]
October 26, 2024
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development honored three alumni with induction into the Hall of Distinguished Educators and recognized a young alumnus as an outstanding young professional. The celebration took place Oct. 26 in conjunction with Homecoming festivities. From left are Dr. Neeru […]
