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Part-Time Job Fair to be held Sept. 9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Job Location and Development Office will sponsor its annual Part-Time Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom.              

NSU students will be able to connect with local employers offering flexible schedules and opportunities to build skills and […]

Flutist Dr. Elizabeth McNutt to present guest recital Sept. 8 

 NATCHITOCHES – Flutist Dr. Elizabeth McNutt will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Monday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream will be available at nsula.edu/capa/livestream. McNutt will be assisted by cellist Paul Christopher, an associate professor of cello […]

Driver education course to be offered Oct. 6-9 

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a driver education course Oct. 6-9 from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. in South Hall on the NSU campus. The class is available during the fall break for Natchitoches Parish Schools. 

This course will consist of 30 hours of classroom […]

Join the Purple Out home opener at NSU this Thursday

NATCHITOCHES – Demon fans, show your Purple Pride and join the Northwestern State University family for the season-opening Purple Out game Thursday, Aug. 28 in Turpin Stadium. Tailgating, entertainment and more is store for fans prior to kick-off at 7 p.m. against the Bravehawks of Alcorn State.

“Wear your purple and come […]

Campus events and activities for Aug. 24-30 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Aug. 24-30 at Northwestern State University. 

Aug. 18 – Sept. 11 – Exhibit by Gretchen Murchison, “Rippled, Ruched, and Fractured,” Orville Hanchey Art Gallery 

Aug. 24-26 – Late registration for Fall 2025 semester 

Aug. 24 – Soccer vs. Alcorn State, Lady […]

Beginning ceramics class to start Sept. 11 

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Sept. 11. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Oct. 16 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. 

The […]

NSU recognizes first MSW cohort

August 21, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s first cohort of students seeking a Master of Social Work degree met with department faculty and staff prior to the start of the fall semester. The MSW was approved last year and is offered completely online with students from all over the state enrolled. […]

NSU seeks nominations for alumni awards

August 21, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association invites nominations for four awards, two that will recognize distinguished service, one for volunteerism toward the Alumni Association and one for a distinguished supporter. The awards will be presented during the Long Purple Line luncheon that begins at noon Friday, Oct. […]

Line dancing class to begin Sept. 9 

NATCHITOCHES – A line dancing class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education starting Tuesday, Sept. 9. The class will be taught on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. through Oct. 14 in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The fee is $65. 

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NSU showcases work by local ceramic artist Gretchen Murchison

August 19, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Arts is hosting a show featuring the work of ceramic artist Gretchen Murchison to honor her induction into NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts Hall of Fame.

The show will run through Sept. 11 in NSU’s Orville […]

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