Weather causes closures statewide
Below-freezing temperatures, snow and ice caused a two-day delayed start for all Northwestern State University campuses last week, as well as cancellations for many other schools and government offices in Louisiana.
ULS Board to discuss new bookstore, dining option
The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors have one topic on their agenda to potentially excite the Northwestern State community: The university is requesting approval to lease space in the Friedman Student Union to the NSU Foundation so it can operate the official campus bookstore.
NSU to hire new administrator
Recently, former Title IX Coordinator Lori LeBlanc resigned. While NSU searches for a replacement, Dean of Students Frances Conine has adopted the role temporarily.
Kappa Alpha investigated for hazing
NSU's Kappa Alpha chapter was recently investigated for an incident of hazing during one of their meetings.
The Longs’ lasting legacy
Even in death, Rose Long continues to impact Northwestern State University students’ lives through a scholarship in her honor. Louisiana Sen. Gerald Long established the Rose Landry Long Scholarship for first generation college students.
Administrators trying to address housing issues
Residents of Varnado Hall are still unhappy with the living conditions in their Living and Learning style dormitory. One student took it upon herself to open the dialog between students and faculty/staff of the hall by creating a petition outlining residents' grievances.
New business opens for students, locals
A new community center opened on South Drive offering free Wi-Fi, coffee and a quiet place for students to study.
NSU receives state grant for awareness program
Northwestern State University was recently awarded a Louisiana Highway Safety Commission grant for $29,000. The money is distributed across the state to fund educational programs focused on improving driving habits.
Power outage strikes Natchitoches again
As if someone had flipped a switch, Northwestern State's lights were shut off leaving students in the dark Nov. 2.
High school students take over airwaves
The 44th annual Journalism Day at NSU hosted approximately 200 high school students. Freshmen through seniors involved in media programs came Nov. 3 to learn from panelists and compete in broadcast and print media competitions.
NSU News Bureau
- Cajun accordion workshop to be held Saturday July 24, 2019
- Campus events and activities for July 21-27 July 21, 2019
- Tickets available for "Trailer Park Musical" July 20, 2019
- Students participate in RockOn! workshop July 17, 2019
- New head of Social Work announced July 17, 2019
- Prescott named University Registrar July 17, 2019
NSU Demons
- Strong starts, big innings propel Lady Demons to wins Sunday February 23, 2020
- Freshmen spark Demons to four-game sweep of North Alabama February 23, 2020
- Lady Demons earn fifth consecutive win in shutout of UTSA February 23, 2020
- Clarke, Steels, Steverson lead peaking NSU at Texas A&M Invite February 22, 2020
- Elkins, strong pitching lift Demons to doubleheader sweep of North Alabama February 22, 2020
- Lady Demons struggle to drive in runners Saturday in loss to Middle Tennessee February 22, 2020