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Genovese marks 2 years with focus on student success, workforce needs

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
As James T. Genovese completes his second year as president of Northwestern State University, the institution is reporting gains in student persistence, academic outcomes, workforcefocused programs, private support and athletics while continuing to address enrollment and graduation challenges.

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NPSO investigates false call reporting shooting; one man arrested

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
A Natchitoches man has been arrested after he allegedly called the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office early this morning falsely reporting that he had shot his girlfriend near Natchitoches according Sheriff Stuart Wright.At approximately 1:07 a.m.

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Northwestern State

News Staff
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Here is a look at the week of Sept. 6-12 at Northwestern State University.Sept. 6 – Soccer vs. Louisiana Tech, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.Sept. 7 - University closed for Labor Day holiday Sept. 8 - University reopens after Labor Day holiday Sept. 8 – Volleyball vs.

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Phelebotomy class starts Sept. 8

News Staff
Saturday, September 5, 2026
-A phlebotomy technician training class will be offered by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Engagement in Natchitoches starting Sept. 8. The class will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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NSU seeking donations for students for Business Boutique clothes

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
Northwestern State University’s School of Business is seeking donations of new and gently used professional clothing for students interviewing for their first professional jobs and/or internships. The School maintains a Business Boutique for students to select professional attire at no charge.
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