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Non-traditional student completes history degree to fulfill promise to her dad and herself
NATCHITOCHES – According to Elizabeth Wilson, “It’s never too late.” She began her college journey in 1987, but life interrupted – marriage, divorce, and raising children as a single parent – required her to prioritize family. But before her father passed away in 2011, she promised him she would return to… Listen ⇢
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Road Closures for Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival & Farmers Market
NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches would like to inform the public of upcoming road closures in preparation for the 29th Annual Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival, taking place May 15–16, 2026, in the downtown area. The riverbank will be closed to vehicular traffic at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, to… Listen ⇢
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Fifteen-year journey ends with a college degree for determined Northwestern State graduate
NATCHITOCHES – Fifteen years ago, Mitch Trahan made a commitment to earn a bachelor’s degree. On Thursday, he will fulfill that commitment when he receives a degree in unified public safety administration from Northwestern State University. Trahan, who is from New Iberia, has had a successful career with Acadian Ambulance, the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office, and,… Listen ⇢
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Grant Parish mother, daughter Lien and Emily McGehee will graduate together from NSU
NATCHITOCHES – Supporting children and families is important to both Lien and Emily McGehee, a mother and daughter from Pollock who are both earning degrees from Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development this semester. The two will collect their diplomas during the 10 a.m. ceremony Wednesday, May… Listen ⇢
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General — Seven programs notch perfect APR scores, NSU earns academic unit
NATCHITOCHES – In addition to capturing four total conference championships, Northwestern State’s student-athletes delivered in the classroom as well during the 2024-25 academic year. Northwestern’s 12 athletic programs combined for a 986 overall score in the NCAA’s annual Academic Progress Rate calculation, the program’s second-best score since the metric was… Listen ⇢
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NSU School of Education honors graduating seniors
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education honored graduating seniors May 4 in advance of Spring Commencement, which will take place May 13-14. School of Education graduates will receive diplomas during the 10 a.m. program on Wednesday, May 13. Commencement information is available at https://www.nsula.edu/commencement/. Early Childhood: Early Childhood graduate… Listen ⇢
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Destination Science Camp will offer a comprehensive experience for kids aged 10-14
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Destination Science Camp will be June 22-26 and will feature workshops in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, drone technology, veterinary technology, and natural science. The camp is intended for children 10-14 years of age and is not recommended for students who have not completed fourth… Listen ⇢
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ROTC cadets honored during spring awards program
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science and Leadership hosted a spring awards program for the 76th Demon Battalion During the program Cadet Kyra Cole of DeRidder took the Oath of Enlistment to demonstrate their commitment to serving in the Army following graduation. May 2026 commissionees are Cadets… Listen ⇢
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