NSU celebrates opening of Alost Hall, new $45 M academic building
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University and President James Genovese hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 3 in the atrium of Robert Alost Hall, the 73,200-square-foot academic building that opened this semester. Administrators from NSU and the University of Louisiana System, the Alost family, former presidents, faculty, staff, students, alumni, public servants and legislative partners were on hand for the ribbon-cutting that was scheduled as part of Homecoming festivities. The state-of-the-art
Exploration Day: LSMSA opens campus to future Eagles on October 13
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA), the state-supported residential high school for academically motivated Louisiana sophomores, juniors, and seniors, will host its next Exploration Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, October 13. Exploration Days - often scheduled to coincide with public school holidays - are "open house" -style events where prospective students and their families can tour campus, explore LSMSA's one-of-a-kind Living/Learning Commons, attend classes, and meet
Northwestern State University earns top spot in Louisiana in U.S. News 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
Northwestern State University earns top spot in Louisiana in U.S. News 2026 Best Colleges Rankings NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University of Louisiana has earned top honors in the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings, including the distinction of being the No. 1 Top Public Schools among Regional Universities in the South. This year's Best Colleges rankings highlight Northwestern State University's strong academic performance, student success and growing reputation. The
NSU and Natchitoches Chamber partner to connect students, alumni and employers through Handshake
NSU and Natchitoches Chamber partner to connect students, alumni and employers through Handshake NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Career Center, the Office of Economic Development and University Advancement and the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered to expand career connections for students and alumni through Handshake, the nation's leading early talent network. Handshake is a three-sided marketplace linking students, universities and employers. Serving as the official
