Northwestern State University hosted 500 high school students from throughout Louisiana and surrounding states and their families for N-Side View, Saturday, February 15 for a day of fun and learning about the many opportunities available at NSU. The visitors had a busy day attending presentations on financial aid, tours, and a browsing session in which the visiting students and their families met with representatives from the university’s academic departments and student organizations. The visitors and their families were also invited to cheer on the Demons at the men’s and women’s basketball games vs. SFA.
Northwestern State University offers a myriad of opportunities to build your future with over 60 programs and concentrations ranging from certificates to doctorates. Two NSU alumni, Gary Fields and Jim Mustien, have won Pulitzer Prizes, one of the premier awards in Journalism. Over the past several years, NSU pre-meds have achieved an enviable acceptance rate into medical school. A number of NSU College of Creative and Performing Arts alumni are performing in Broadway shows in New York City. The Louisiana Scholars’ College features a great books-based curriculum that offers a quality liberal arts education at a fraction of the price of a private college. The university’s athletes routinely boast an exceptional graduation rate. Northwestern State University has compiled a solid record of preparing its graduates for success in their chosen fields. Students attending the N-Side View Program are ready to arrive and be successful starting on the first day.
The Natchitoches Parish Journal wishes to congratulate the young men and women who visited our campus on their upcoming high school graduation. We are looking forward to seeing this new generation of students come to NSU and do great things with their lives!
