The Long Purple Line

The university has honored outstanding former students since 1990 with induction into its Hall of Distinction, or Long Purple Line.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators

Northwestern State has a long-standing tradition of preparing quality educators and leaders.

The Hall of Distinction

The Hall of Distinction was created to honor business supporters who have made a significant contribution to NSU and The College of Business.

The Presidents

Twenty-one Presidents have served Northwestern since its founding in 1884.

Residences of the Presidents

In the over 130 years of Northwestern, the presidents have lived in three residences on the campus.

Memories from the Hill

Recalling special events and traditions of life in Natchitoches and Northwestern, Memories from the Hill presents the recollections of alumni and friends about our collective past.

Historical Campus Sites

Normal Hill, the oldest part of the Northwestern campus, is the longest continuously occupied site in Louisiana for higher education.

NSU Historic District

The National Register Application and accompanying photographs are accessible here. Additional photographs of the buildings when constructed are added.