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
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, FAUNA will host Paws for a Cause Week to support animal welfare and student learning
NSU, FAUNA will host Paws for a Cause Week to support animal welfare and student learning NATCHITOCHES – Paws for a Cause Week kicks off at Northwestern State University Monday, Oct. 13, launching a week of “compassion, education, and community action to support animal welfare in Natchitoches and beyond,” according to organizers. The week will include pet therapy, speakers, the 12th annual Farm to Table fund raiser dinner and other activities to engage the community and bring awareness to animal
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
Ribbon-cutting for Northwestern State's $45M Alost Hall set for Friday, Oct. 3
Ribbon-cutting for Northwestern State's $45M Alost Hall for Friday, Oct. 3 NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University will hold a ribbon-cutting for Dr. Alost Hall, the university's state-of-the-art academic hub that opened this semester. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 in conjunction with the university's Homecoming festivities. "This building represents the promise of Northwest State University," said NSU President James T. Genovese. "Dr. Robert Alost Hall stands as a commitment
Northwestern State University showcases innovation driving workforce growth at Rural Economic
Northwestern State University showcases innovation driving workforce growth at Rural Economic Development Summit NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University showcased its leadership in advancing rural workforce development through artificial intelligence, drone technology and advanced manufacturing at the Louisiana Rural Economic Development Summit, hosted by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana September 8-9 at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville. The summit brought together leaders in business,
