NATCHITOCHES – As part of philanthropy initiatives, the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University has partnered with the School of Education to address literacy issues in the region. The brothers donated books to the Remapping the Cradle to Prison Pipeline with Dr. Michelle Fazio-Brunson and will be assisting Brunson […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation is seeking to establish a second STEM professorships through matching funds available from the University of Louisiana System Foundation.
In 2019, the ULS Foundation received an anonymous $800,000 donation through the Chicago Community Trust. The funds are allocated to support new STEM professorships, divided equally between males and females. […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s rowing team competed in the Oak Ridge (Tennessee) Invitational May 22 with the Women’s Varsity 4+ winning the final, beating out the University of Georgia, Virginia Tech, Florida State and the University of Illinois.
With regattas cancelled in the last year due to COVID-19, the races took place in lieu of […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Awarded 964 degrees to 935 graduates during Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies. Graduates listed by hometown are as follows.
Abbeville — Grant Broussard, Abby McRee, Bachelor of Science;
Abilene, Texas — Carlos Ramirez, Bachelor of Science;
Alachua, Florida — Jeremy Lawson, Bachelor of General Studies;
Alexandria — Basia Braud, Associate of Science in Nursing; Kaitlyn […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumna Emily Myers first recognized her love for reading and writing while in the seventh grade at Converse High School in Sabine Parish. She knew her dream of becoming a published author was lofty and came with an uncertain future. Still, she chose to continue her studies in English at […]
NATCHITOCHES – Author Tonya Chen Mezrich visited Northwestern State University’s Elementary Lab School this week to discuss the writing process and autograph copies of the Charlie Numbers books students are currently reading. Dr. Mezrich and her husband Ben have cowritten four books in the series that focus on the adventures of a group of whiz […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center will host Fun and Fitness Summer Day Camp with three sessions in July. Sessions will be July 5-9, July 12-16 and July 19-23. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for each five-day session for children ages 5-12.
The early bird fee is $125 per week per camper, […]
NATCHITOCHES – Burt and Shelley Poche presented proceeds from the fifth annual Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Bass Tournament to the Northwestern State University Foundation. Of the funds raised at the event, $20,000 will fund student scholarships for team members and $5,000 will help underwrite team expenses. This year’s tournament was the most successful today, registering […]
NATCHITOCHES – Male students at Northwestern State University who need professional attire now have access to a professional clothing bank. Ramona Wynder, coordinator for the Call Me Mister program, is organizing the closet to help young professionals dress for success as they step from the classroom into their careers.
Call Me Mister is an initiative to […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Hospitality Management and Tourism program announced several student scholarship recipients for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2021 semesters.
Rayne Skelton of Many and Travon Jones of Cullen were selected for Columns Café Scholarships for the Spring 2021 semester. The $500 awards are funded by proceeds from Columns Café and Bistro to […]
