NSU reports enrollment growth for Spring 2026
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Spring 2026 enrollment shows modest growth over last year and strong retention rates for freshmen. The university reports an undergraduate headcount of 6,913 students and 849 graduate and professional students bringing the Spring 2026 total to 7,762. The numbers include all of NSU's campuses in Natchitoches, Alexandria, Leesville/Fort Polk, Barksdale AFB in Bossier City and eNSU online. "These encouraging numbers reflect the university's personalized approach
SWEPCO Foundation donation will support STEM outreach initiatives at NSU
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's School of STEM is the recipient of a $5,000 contribution from the Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) through the SWEPCO Foundation that will fund STEM outreach initiatives. "We are excited to partner with SWEPCO and the SWEPCO Foundation to expand hands-on STEM learning opportunities across our region," said Dr. Chris Lyles, director of NSU's School of STEM. "Our shared commitment ensures students are prepared for future careers in science,
