Northwestern State University

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Northwestern State University
of Louisiana
Northwestern State University seal.svg
MottoDedicated to one goal. Yours.
TypePublic university
Established1884
Parent institution
UL System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$18 million (2020) [1]
PresidentDr. Marcus Jones (Interim)
Students11,081[2]
Location
Natchitoches
,
Louisiana
,
United States

31°45′00″N 93°05′50″W / 31.750°N 93.0972°W / 31.750; -93.0972Coordinates: 31°45′00″N 93°05′50″W / 31.750°N 93.0972°W / 31.750; -93.0972
CampusRural, 916 acres (371 ha)
ColorsPurple and White
Orange accent[3]
     
NicknameDemons / Lady Demons
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FCS – Southland
MascotVic the Demon
Websitewww.nsula.edu
Northwestern State University logo.svg

Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a public university primarily situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a nursing campus in Shreveport and general campuses in Leesville/Fort Polk and Alexandria. It is a part of the University of Louisiana System.

The Friedman Student Union Building is named for the late Louisiana State Senator of Natchitoches.
The NSU Business Building
Fournet Hall at NSU is the center of instruction in chemistry and physics.
Culinary Arts Building at NSU
John S. Kyser Hall, named for the NSU president from 1953 to 1966, houses a variety of academic programs, including history, mathematics, and journalism.
Williamson Hall houses the NSU engineering program.
NSU Wellness Recreation and Activity Center
The three columns of Northwestern State University

NSU was founded in 1884 as the Louisiana State Normal School. It was the first school in Louisiana to offer degree programs in nursing and business education. NSU, along with numerous other state colleges, gained university status in 1970 during the administration of President Arnold R. Kilpatrick, a Northwestern State alumnus who served from 1966 to 1978. Kilpatrick succeeded the 12-year president, John S. Kyser, a native of El Paso, Illinois.[4]

NSU was one of the first six colleges to enter into NASA's Joint Venture Program. Students worked with NASA scientists to help analyze data and do research for the 1996 Space Shuttle Columbia shuttle mission. NSU also hosts the Louisiana Scholars' College, Louisiana's designated honors college in the liberal arts and sciences. The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, a state-supported residential high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, is also located on the campus. It was a brainchild of former State Representative Jimmy D. Long of Natchitoches, who also attended NSU.

NSU offers more than 50 degree programs. Fall 2018 total enrollment was 11,081, the largest in the university's 133-year history.[5] NSU also claims more than 70,000 alumni.

History[]

Main entrance to Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Northwestern State University stands on ground that has been dedicated to learning for well over 100 years. Prior to the American Civil War, a portion of the present campus was the property of the Bullard family of Natchitoches. As early as 1856, the Bullard mansion was in use as a convent by the Religious Society of the Sacred Heart. The following year, a school building was erected at the convent, and in 1884, the town and parish of Natchitoches purchased the property. Three of the four great white columns that once supported the east gable of the mansion still stand on "The Hill" and serve as the unofficial symbols of the university. The campus, developed upon rolling hills and high river bottomland, may be one of the most spacious and attractive in the South.[citation needed]

In 1884, the Louisiana State Legislature by Act 51 created the Louisiana State Normal School for the preparation of teachers. Shortly thereafter, a freshman member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, Leopold Caspari of Natchitoches, offered the convent site as a campus for the school with the anticipated approval of the citizens of Natchitoches. The offer was accepted, and from 1885 to 1918, the school offered two years of study for the training of teachers. Baccalaureate programs were inaugurated, and the Louisiana Constitution of 1921 changed the name of the school to Louisiana State Normal College. The resources and curricula of "Normal" grew steadily to meet the increasingly diverse requirements of Louisiana's expanding population. In 1944, the institution's excellent service in its broader role was accorded formal recognition by Act 326 of the Legislature, which changed its name to Northwestern State College of Louisiana.

Northwestern State maintained and strengthened its long tradition of leadership in public service and academic endeavor and became, in 1954, the first college under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana State Board of Education to offer a master's degree. The Specialist in Education degree was first offered in 1966 and the Doctor of Philosophy in Education degrees were authorized in 1967. On June 18, 1970, Governor John J. McKeithen signed a legislative act that brought the old campus its greatest distinction, changing its title to Northwestern State University of Louisiana. In 1980, the old campus quadrangle where the columns stand was entered into the National Register of Historic Places under the title "Normal Hill Historic District."

Although primarily a regional institution, Northwestern State also offers an opportunity for education at satellite locations, including Leesville, Shreveport, and Alexandria. In addition to academics, these centers are also developing student-life programs. The Nursing Education Center, located in Shreveport, provides the educational environment for nursing majors enrolled in clinical courses, as well as general education courses. The center houses departments administering masters, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs. The campus includes academic facilities, office space for faculty and staff, a bookstore, and facilities for activities and organizations.[6]

was president of NSU from 1934 to 1941. He was later a member of the Louisiana State Senate and the private secretary on two occasions to Governor Earl Kemp Long. Fredericks obtained his teaching credentials from Northwestern Normal in 1912. The A. A. Fredericks Auditorium on campus commemorates him.

of Natchitoches, for whom the NSU library is named, was head librarian and professor of library science from 1940 until his death in 1964. He founded Alpha Beta Alpha, the national library science fraternity. The group held its first biennial convention on the NSU campus in 1952.

The centennial history of NSU (1884–1984) was published by the NSU Press in 1985 by the historian , who taught 45 years at the institution, from 1963 until her sudden death in 2009.

Vic the Demon[]

On November 8, 1922, by proclamation of President V. L. Roy and Coach H. Lee Prather, all athletic teams became known as the Demons. The name was decided upon by a contest open to all students, with a grand prize of $10. A committee was appointed by the president to narrow down the names submitted by the student body. The final selection was decided by a vote of the students. The two most popular choices were Braves and Demons. Among other names submitted by students were Sharks, Daredevils, Musketeers, Pelicans, Prather's Ground Hogs, Bloodhounds, Cyclops, and Serpents. The official winners were Aileen Ritter and Truett Scarborough.

On September 22, 1984, the Demon received his official given name by means of another contest sponsored by the athletic department. The contest was open to faculty, staff, and students. The objective was to find a name for the Demon. Over 300 entries were submitted to the committee. The grand prize was an all-expenses-paid weekend at the Louisiana State Fair Classic. Ray Carney, an alumnus of the university, was the official winner with "Vic", which is short for "Victory".

Jim Croce[]

Singer-songwriter Jim Croce died in a plane crash hours after finishing a 1973 concert on the NSU campus.[7]

Academics[]

Academic rankings
Regional
U.S. News & World Report[8] RNP (South)
Master's University class
Washington Monthly[9] 399

Graduate[]

In 1954, State Representatives and , along with State Senator , pushed for passage of legislation to permit Northwestern State to confer master of education degrees. The measure, known as House Bill 343, was signed into law by Governor Robert F. Kennon. Originally known as "Normal", Northwestern State University was for many years the only state-supported teacher-education institution in the state.[10]


Student media[]

Newspaper[]

Its student-run weekly newspaper, The Current Sauce, was founded in 1914. Its annual student-run yearbook is called The Potpourri.[11]

Radio and television[]

The student-run radio station is The Demon (KNWD 91.7 FM)[12] and a faculty-administered and student-operated local television station is NSU22, on which can be found biweekly student-produced newscasts.

Magazine[]

NSU's literary magazine is called The Argus. It is student-run and published during the spring semester. The magazine content is provided by competitions in various fields of writing and artwork.

Athletics[]

Main article: Northwestern State Demons and Lady Demons

The Northwestern State athletic teams go by the Demons, with women's athletic teams generally called the Lady Demons, and its mascot is Vic the Demon. The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes in the Southland Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Northwestern State sponsors 12 varsity athletic teams, five men's teams and seven women's teams.[13]

Greek life[]

Sororities[]

National Panhellenic Conference affiliates[]

National Pan-Hellenic Council affiliates[]

Music sororities[]

Fraternities[]

National Pan-Hellenic Council affiliates[]

North American Interfraternity Conference affiliates[]

Music fraternities[]

Academic and professional[]

Lady of the Bracelet pageant[]

The Lady of the Bracelet pageant (commonly referred to as LOB) is a long-standing competition in which scholarships are awarded to female students. The first-place winner of the pageant is awarded the title of "Lady of the Bracelet" for one year.

The program is under the direction of the Director of Student Activities and the Assistant Director of Student Activities of Northwestern State University. Contestants compete in several categories, including interview, evening wear, and swimsuit competition. In addition to being bestowed the title of "Lady of the Bracelet" for the following year, the first-place contestant receives a full scholarship and goes on to compete in the Miss Louisiana pageant, which can ultimately result in a berth to the Miss America pageant. It is traditionally held on the first Friday in February.

In the early 1920s, The Potpourri, Northwestern State's yearbook, sponsored the first beauty pageant held on the university campus. The contestants were selected from photographs submitted to well-known producers for judgment, and were chosen for their charm and beauty. In 1958, Miss Kahne Dipola was crowned the first Miss Lady of the Bracelet, and she received a gold bracelet to wear when she represented the university in public. Over the years, the bracelet has been passed down to each holder of the title.

Through the efforts of Mr. Robert W. Wilson, Sr., the Student Union Governing Board purchased the first franchise from the Miss Louisiana Pageant in 1971, enabling Northwestern State's Lady of the Bracelet to enter the state contest. The Student Activities Board, formerly the Student Union Governing Board, has continued the tradition of sponsoring the Lady of the Bracelet Pageant for the enjoyment of the Northwestern State community. The Lady of the Bracelet pageant has gained state recognition for production, scholarship, and quality of contestants.

ROTC[]

With an agreement signed between Northwestern State College and the Department of the United States Army, an antiaircraft field artillery unit of the Reserve Officers Training Corps was established in the fall of 1950. In August 1950, the building to house the ROTC unit was authorized. The new military science program, under President Prather, enrolled its first students in the fall of 1950 with one officer and five enlisted men on the staff. By the end of the 1950–51 academic year, 220 men had selected military training. In 1965, NSC under President Kyser signed an agreement with the Army stating that the Military Science Senior ROTC program would be provided with a university secretary, armory, and utilities. The NSU ROTC Department and the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, mutually support Cadet Command by identifying quality soldiers with officer potential and in assisting them in transition from active duty under the college ROTC Green to Gold program. The NSU ROTC Demon Battalion has commissioned nearly 1000 second lieutenants into the United States Armed Services. Quite a few graduates have become distinguished Army officers, including several general officers.

A hall of fame was begun in 1983. Portraits and biographies of the hall of fame members are on permanent display in the ROTC office foyer. NSU ROTC cadets have been selected to attend specialty schools in Germany and at West Point. Cadets have also participated in ceremonies commemorating the Bataan March, in New Mexico, and supporting the Habitat for Humanity and Loggers conventions; several renovation projects have been completed. The cadets have been able to enjoy a TV lounge, kitchen area, and game room to include a billiards, ping pong, and foosball. Notably, five NSU ROTC commissioned officers have been inducted into NSU's highest Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line.

Archive[]

NSU maintains an archive through the Cammie G. Henry Research Center. Collections cover a diversity of individuals and topics. Materials may be accessed on such figures as , the pioneering woman television personality at KALB-TV in Alexandria;[15]James B. Aswell, Kate Chopin, , Caroline Dormon, and the Cane River.[16]

Notable alumni[]

The former "Line Avenue School" now houses part of the Northwestern State University nursing program in Shreveport.
  • (born 1947), member of both houses of the Louisiana legislature from 1980 to 1988 from Catahoula Parish[17]
  • Larry Bagley (born 1949), Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 7; graduate study in education at NSU[18]
  • Robert W. Bates (born 1941), agent of the United States Secret Service from 1965 to 1976; commercial horticultural nurseryman in Forest Hill in Rapides Parish[19]
  • Thomas "Bud" Brady (1938–2011), class of 1962, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from La Salle Parish from 1976 to 1988; radio personality, real estate appraiser[20]
  • Henry Burns (born 1947), bakery owner and Republican former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Bossier Parish, obtained his bachelor of arts degree in upper elementary education from Northwestern State.
  • (1902–1988, circa class of 1923), alumnus and NSU education professor, and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1952 to 1960[21]
  • (born 1957) state representative for Natchitoches, DeSoto, and Red River parishes; retired United States Army lieutenant colonel residing in Mansfield, NSU graduate[22]
  • (class of 1896, 1873–1950), educator, lawyer, politician; state senator for Jackson and Ouachita parishes from 1908 to 1912 and judge in Alexandria from 1924 to 1942[23]
  • Charles Milton Cunningham (1877–1936), educator, attorney, publisher of The Natchitoches Times, and member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1915 to 1922[24]
  • , judge of the 11th Judicial District in Natchitoches and Red River parishes, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Natchitoches Parish from 1908 to 1912[25]
  • Israel "Bo" Curtis (1932–2012), was an African-American Democrat member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Alexandria from 1992 to 2008 and the Rapides Parish School Board from 1976 to 1992; received master's degree in education from NSU[26]
  • Jackson B. Davis (born 1918), former state senator from Shreveport; attended NSU from 1934 to 1935[27]
  • Joe Delaney, NFL running back for the Kansas City Chiefs and 1981 Rookie of the Year, who died in 1983 attempting to rescue three children from drowning.
  • Historian Henry C. Dethloff, author of more than two dozen books on American business, the space program, agriculture, petroleum drilling, and the history of Texas A&M University obtained his master of arts degree from Northwestern State in 1960.
  • Herbert B. Dixon, African-American Democrat member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Alexandria from 2008 to 2014; member of the Rapides Parish School Board from 1992 to 2008; received master's degree from NSU[28]
  • William J. "Bill" Dodd, former Louisiana Lieutenant Governor and Education Superintendent, graduated from then Louisiana Normal in 1934, the year that A.A. Fredericks became the president.
  • (1935–1998) and his wife, , graduated from NSU. Each has served as a state representative from Webster Parish and were formerly on the faculty of Minden High School.
  • Lindsey Evans, model, known for being in the music video Blurred Lines[29]
  • , Louisiana state representative from Jackson, Bienville, Ouachita, and Winn parishes, began his studies at NSU in agriculture education, but graduated in that same field from Louisiana Tech University.
  • D'or Fischer (born 1981), Israeli-American basketball player in the Israeli National League
  • Dan Flores, Natchitoches native and an historian of the American West, received his master of arts degree from NSU prior to 1980.
  • , retired crop duster, served in both houses of the Louisiana legislature, the House from 1960 to 1964 and the state Senate from 1972 to 1976.
  • John B. Fournet, Speaker of the Louisiana House during the Huey Pierce Long, Jr., impeachment case of 1929 and later lieutenant governor and associate and chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, received his teaching degree from Northwestern State in 1915.
  • , a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Coushatta, dropped out of NSU in March 1941 to enter the US Army.[30]
  • , nephew of H. M. Fowler and Louisiana commissioner of elections from 1980 to 2000, also attended NSU and was a Demons football player.
  • , former NSU president and a state senator, received his teaching credentials from NSU in 1912. The A.A. Fredericks Auditorium is named in his honor.
  • Gordon Gunter (1909–1998), bachelor of arts in zoology 1929, influential fisheries scientist who pioneered the study of fisheries in the northern Gulf of Mexico
  • Robert Harling (born 1960), movie screenwriter, producer, and director[31][32]
  • Lance Harris (born 1961), Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Rapides Parish since 2012, attended NSU, dates unavailable[33]
  • , former state senator and NSU alumnus, received his law degree from LSU.
  • Bobby Hebert, current New Orleans radio personality and former NFL quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons
  • Donald Gray Horton (1945–2013), Demons football player and long-time president of the NSU Athletic Association, practiced law in Coushatta, and was half-owner of the Famous Natchitoches Louisiana Meat Pie Company.[34]
  • Carolyn Huntoon, scientist with NASA and the first woman director of the Johnson Space Center, received her undergraduate degree from NSU in 1962.[35]
  • Guy A. J. LaBoa, lieutenant general in the US Army who commanded the 4th Infantry Division and First United States Army[36]
  • , U.S. attorney in Shreveport during the 1940s; defeated U.S. Senate candidate in 1950[37]
  • , rare Republican member of the Long political dynasty.
  • U.S. Representative and State Senator Speedy O. Long graduated with his bachelor's degree in history from NSU in 1951. He later received his law degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Mr. Long was inducted posthumously into Northwestern State University's "Long Purple Line" on October 24, 2008. Northwestern State University established the Long Purple Line in 1990 to provide recognition and appreciation to former NS. students whose career accomplishments or service to their fellow man have enhanced the reputation of the university.
  • John McConathy (1930–2016), NSU basketball player, professional basketball player, superintendent for the Bossier Parish School Board; son Mike McConathy, a Louisiana Tech graduate, has been the NSU basketball coach since 1999.
  • Billy McCormack, Southern Baptist pastor in Shreveport, and one of four national directors of the Christian Coalition of America, received bachelor's and master's degrees from NSU.[38]
  • Garnie W. McGinty, Louisiana historian graduated from NSU and served as NSU president on a one-year interim basis. Most of his career was at Louisiana Tech University.
  • , Louisiana state senator, represented Rapides Parish from 1984 to 1996 and again since 2000, graduated from NSU.
  • Harry Middleton, famed outdoor writer.
  • Newt V. Mills, U.S. representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district from 1937 to 1943, studied professional education at NSU and taught in Morehouse Parish from 1921 to 1932.
  • Randy Moffett, president of the University of Louisiana System and formerly president of Southeastern Louisiana University received his master's degree from NSU.[39]
  • (1941–2001), football star at NSU in 1962 and 1963, later played with the Houston Oilers. At the time of his death, he was the administrator of the De Soto Parish Police Jury. He was among the 100 Top Football Players at NSU, as announced in July 2007 as part of the centennial celebration of the football team.
  • Ed Orgeron played football at Northwestern State University after transferring from LSU in 1978. He went on to be on coaching staffs at NSU, McNeese State University, University of Arkansas, University of Miami, Nicholls State University, Syracuse University, University of Southern California, University of Mississippi, the New Orleans Saints, and the University of Tennessee. He is currently the head coach for the LSU football team.
  • Mary Evelyn Parker (class of 1941, 1920–2015) was state treasurer from 1968 to 1987.[40]
  • (class of 1942, 1920–2014), member of the Sabine Parish School Board 1960 to 1968, state representative 1968 to 1972, and state court judge in Many from 1972 to 1990[41]
  • , district attorney for Winn Parish (1991–2005)[42]
  • Barry Rubin (born 1957), Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League
  • Joe R. Salter, former speaker of the Louisiana House from Sabine Parish and current lobbyist for the state Department of Education, graduated from NSU in 1965 and later received a master's degree from the institution.
  • is the first woman to have served as a principal, school superintendent, and a member of the Louisiana House, from Bossier Parish. A Sabine Parish native, she received bachelor's and master's degrees in education from NSU.
  • , former state senator (1996–2008) graduated from NSU in agribusiness in 1970. He is co-owner of P.K. Smith Motors in Winnfield.[43]
  • Victor T. "Vic" Stelly (born 1941), former Republican state representative from Calcasieu Parish and author of the , received his bachelor of science in education from NSU in 1962.[44]
  • Raymond Strother, regional and national political consultant, attended NSU from 1958 to 1960.[45]
  • , state representative from Natchitoches Parish from 2000 to 2008, received a bachelor of science degree from NSU.
  • Ollie Tyler (graduate studies), mayor of Shreveport, former interim state superintendent of education, former Caddo Parish school superintendent[46]
  • , US Army officer during World War II, was a Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives in 1964. He also taught military science at Northwestern State during the early 1960s.
  • Darryl Willis (1991), BP vice president in charge of claims in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, is featured in many BP commercials.
  • Ernest Wooton (born 1941), state representative from Belle Chasse and an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010, attended NSU.
  • Successful athletic alumni are Terrence McGee, David Pittman, Craig Nall, Gary Reasons, Kenta Bell, Jackie Smith, Brian Lawrence, and Dennis Duncan.

Notable faculty and administrators[]

  • James B. Aswell, president of NSU from 1908 to 1911, was the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 8th congressional district (since defunct) from 1913 until his death in office in 1931.
  • (1854–1932), president of NSU from 1888 to 1896; president of Louisiana State University from 1896 to 1926, professor of English and history
  • Medford Bryan Evans (1907–1989), English professor and conservative activist, at NSU from 1955 to 1959
  • Julie Kane (born 1952), poet
  • (1860–1939), on NSU faculty from 1900 to 1904; later president of Louisiana Tech[47]
  • (1936–2009), Louisiana historian
  • Jay Luneau (born 1962), Alexandria lawyer and state senator; adjunct professor at NSU[48]
  • (1925–2014), historian of the 19th-century United States; professor (1960–1980) and dean of the Graduate School at NSU (1980–1984)[49]
  • Ralph L. Ropp, professor of speech and head of the forensics department, 1923–1949; president of Louisiana Tech from 1949 to 1962
  • (1943–2014), former NSU vice president for academic affairs; earlier press secretary to Governor Edwin Edwards[50]

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