Calendar

Here is a look at the week of Aug. 17-23 at Northwestern State University.Aug. 17 – Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect Aug. 17 – New Student Convocation, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 5 p.m.Aug. 18 – First day of class for Fall 2025 semester Aug.

Notary Public Exam Prep Course to begin Sept. 2

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Notary Public Exam Prep Course starting Tuesday, Sept. 2.The early bird fee is $499 until Aug. 27 and $519 after that date.

White Linen Night garden party is for membership appreciation

Celebrate summer’s end with a stylish garden party sponsored by the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches Aug. 21 at the Lemee House at 321 Jefferson at 5:30 p.m.“White Linen Night” is the membership appreciation event.

NSU Choirs launching fund raising campaign to support travel, recruitment

Northwestern State University choirs are launching a fundraising campaign to support recruitment and performance travels for the 2025-26 academic year.“The NSU Choirs are incredible ambassadors for the university and continue to promote high quality artistry and exceptional musicianship.

Cane River Singers seeking members for 2025-26 season

The Northwestern State University and Natchitoches communities are invited to sing with NSU’s Cane River Singers for the 20252026 season. Cane River Singers is the university’s non-auditioned symphonic chorus open to students, faculty, staff and community members.Conducted by Dr.

Enrollment open for NSU Music Academy fall 2025 semester

The NSU Music Academy is accepting students for the Fall 2025 semester.The NSU Music Academy provides private lessons in piano, guitar, percussion and voice for students ages six and up on the campus of Northwestern State University. Directed by NSU faculty Dr. Francis Yang and Dr.

IP Foundation supports NSU Cradle to College initiative

The International Paper Foundation presented a literacy grant of $1,000 to the Cradle to College service- learning initiative at Northwestern State University.Funds will be used to purchase materials for literacy bags that are given to families who need support in the Natchitoches area.

Interesting Facts about Northwestern State

• NSU offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.• The university is home to the Louisiana Scholars’ College, which offers a liberal arts education for highly motivated students.

Audit shows Medicaid paid $9.6 million for dead ‘beneficiaries’

The Louisiana Department of Health paid roughly $9.6 million in monthly premiums for more than 1,000 Medicaid beneficiaries after their deaths between February 2019 and March 2025, according to a new progress report from the state auditor.

Decision to close Ben D. Johnson Education Center termed heart-wrenching by founder

The D. Johnson Educational Center is closing its doors. President & Founder Claire Prymus explained the closure in a letter.“Changes in support from the state directly affect our ability to fulfill the mission of the organization.