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Partner with NSU

A Path to Innovation & Growth

We understand that every organization has unique goals and challenges. Whether you are seeking to enhance your workforce, solve critical research and development problems, or become part of a dynamic innovation ecosystem, NSU offers customized partnership opportunities to help your company achieve its objectives.

Let’s Build the Future, Together

At NSU, we believe that the most impactful outcomes come from the collaboration between industry and academia. By partnering with us, you are not only advancing your company’s growth but also helping shape the future of education and innovation. Each industry partnership with NSU is tailored to provide significant value. We offer annual partner plans designed around your company’s needs, allowing for flexibility and effective engagement.

Benefits

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Visibility on Campus and Beyond

Gain exposure not only on campus but also through our network of students, faculty, and administrators, increasing your visibility among the next generation of innovators.

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Collaborative Opportunities for Industry Solutions

Working with NSU opens doors to research collaborations with faculty and students eager to tackle real-world problems.

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Access to Promising Talent

Through internships, co-op programs, and recruitment events, NSU provides avenues for you to discover top-tier talent early in their careers.

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Donation and Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the NSU Foundation through scholarships and endowments which directly benefit students and faculty.

Meet the Team

Laurie Morrow
Executive Director

Gwen Fontenot
Director of Corporate & Community Engagement
fontenotg@nsula.edu
318-357-4271

Danielle Cobb
Associate Director of Corporate & Community Engagement
cobbd@nsula.edu
318-357-5513

Jill Leo
Associate Director of Innovation
leoj@nsula.edu 
318-357-4069

NSU News and Events

Future Educator Honor Roll

Students in Northwestern State University’s School of Education were honored by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Kim Hunter-Reed, and State Superintendent of Education John White.

NSU designated StormReady

The National Weather Service (NWS) recognized Northwestern State University as StormReady® Tuesday and named Health and Environmental Safety Officer Julie Powell an Ambassador with the Weather Ready Nation through the NWS.

Anatomy lab named for Dr. Jack Pace

Northwestern State University’s School of Biological and Physical Sciences named Room 217 in Bienvenu Hall for Dr. Jack Pace who taught many classes there during his long tenure at NSU.

Water aerobics classes begin May 14

A water aerobics class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement beginning Tuesday, May 14.

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