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NSU grad goes back to school, completes degree, changes career

NATCHITOCHES – It’s never too late to change directions. Kristen Townsend of Hornbeck is realizing a dream she’s had for years of finishing her college degree.  Last fall at age 41, she decided it was time.  She will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in English and a […]

Ceramics class to begin Jan. 4

NATCHITOCHES – A beginning ceramics class, “Playing in the Mud,” will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement starting Jan. 4. The class will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Feb. 8 in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex. 

The fee […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 10-16

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 10-16 at Northwestern State University. 

Dec. 10 – Jan. 7, 2024 – Registration for Spring 2024 semester available through NSU Connect 

Dec. 13 – Fall Commencement Exercises, Prather Coliseum, 10 a.m,, 2 p.m. 

Dec. 14 — Fall Commencement Exercises, Prather […]

Rodney Wilson named Chief Financial Officer

NATCHITOCHES – Rodney Wilson has been named chief financial officer at Northwestern State University effective Jan. 3, 2024. He replaces Pat Jones, who is retiring. Wilson’s appointment has been approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. 

The chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for managing […]

NSU will host presentation on Louisiana pine snake recovery program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Biology and Microbiology will host an information session on the Louisiana Pine Snake Recovery program. from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. Dec. 8 in Bienvenu Hall Room 114/135.  A representative from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be on campus to provide information on the implementation of […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 3-9

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 3-9 at Northwestern State University. 

Dec. 3 – Jan. 7, 2024 – Registration for Spring 2024 semester available through NSU Connect. 

Dec. 3-7 – Final examinations for fall semester 

Dec. 4 – Jazz for Pups Concert featuring the NSU Jazz […]

NSU student Lia Portillo Cantarero receives Orland Dodson Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University student Lia Portillo Cantarero has been awarded the Orland Dodson Scholarship from the Shreveport Journalism Foundation. 

  Portillo, a junior communication major from Galliano, is editor of Northwestern State’s student newspaper, the Current Sauce. A native of Honduras, Cantarero believes in the power of journalism to […]

NSU to offer Notary Public Exam Prep Course

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Class time is 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday until May 23. The early bird fee is $430 until Feb. 21 and $450 after that date. […]

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