Serving the Region

The Sequoyah Institute was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization of Northeastern State University. The Institute strives to develop, foster, and provide cultural enrichment beyond the classroom and promote the experience and understanding of the fine arts.

The Battenfield-Carletti Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture Series was established in 2002 through the NSU Foundation by Dr. Harold Battenfield and Dr. John Carletti to invite NSU alumni to campus to share their entrepreneurial experiences with students. One of the primary goals of the lectureship series is to raise student interest in entrepreneurship.

The Larry Adair Lectureship Series is an annual forum that examines issues in politics, government, and public policy. One of the primary goals of the lectureship is to raise student interest in public affairs and encourage all members of the NSU community to become more engaged citizens.