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  • Thinking about a career in Engineering Technology?  NSU will host an informational and industry fair March 3

    NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host N-Side Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing where prospective high school students can learn about careers and scholarship opportunities, connect with faculty and network with industry professionals in the region.  N-Side Engineering Technology will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 in Williamson Hall on…

  • City of Natchitoches Selected by The National League of Cities’ for Second Phase Grant to Boost Economic Growth and Resilience

    NATCHITOCHES, LA – The City of Natchitoches is proud to announce it has been selected by the National League of Cities (NLC) to move forward to the Implementation Phase of the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI). As one of 14 cities selected for this next two-year phase of SCEI, the City will receive a grant…

  • Dancing Towards Your Dreams: LSMSA Alum Balances Medicine and Movement

    NATCHITOCHES, LA – When Madeline Lorio, a 2021 LSMSA graduate, returned to the Treen Auditorium stage in the fall of 2025 as a choreographer and dancer for the Informal Fall Dance Concert, it was more than a homecoming performance. It was a moment of affirmation. She was living out a lesson she first learned at…

  • Natchitoches in Bloom sculpture unveiling set for Feb. 12

    NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Professor of Art Corbin Covher and NSU alumna Hannah Fulton will join officials for the unveiling of the latest sculpture in the Natchitoches in Bloom series. The unveiling will take place at Susan Harling Robinson Memorial Park at the corner of Pine and Cypress streets at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb…

  • NSU reports enrollment growth for Spring 2026

    NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Spring 2026 enrollment shows modest growth over last year and strong retention rates for freshmen.  The university reports an undergraduate headcount of 6,913 students and 849 graduate and professional students bringing the Spring 2026 total to 7,762.  The numbers include all of NSU’s campuses in Natchitoches, Alexandria, Leesville/Fort Polk, Barksdale…

  • NSU Social Work, NRMC CE Lunch and Learn Feb. 27

    NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work will host a Lunch and Learn titled “One-Two Punch: Utilizing DBT and RO-DBT in Treating Eating Disorders” at noon Friday, Feb. 27 in the Nora Listach Conference Room at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.  Helping professionals, students and the community are invited to bring their lunch and…

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