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About Leah Jackson

Leah Jackson is Northwestern State University's Director of Public Information and Media Relations. She is a 1994 and 2011 graduate of NSU and has been on staff since 2004.

AI is advancing rapidly; NSU class gets programmers on board

April 29, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – “Artificial Intelligence is developing so quickly, and like so many things in IT, it can be difficult to identify where to start when researching a topic,” said Colleen Biely of Green Bay, Wisconsin, an IT professional of 34 years.

Biely is one of several computer programmers […]

‘Thriving Together’ – Family business owners get tips on healthy dynamics, supportive collaboration

April 29, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Small business owners and entrepreneurs who participated in an April 28 workshop at Northwestern State University learned strategies to manage family dynamics, how to clarify roles, communicate better and establish healthy boundaries.  Led by Christy Pennison, Be Inspired Counseling’s founder and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, business […]

NSU history faculty are ‘happy road warriors’ during Spring 2025 semester

April 29, 2025

By Dr. James MacDonald

NATCHITOCHES — History faculty from Northwestern State University’s School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs are showcasing their active research agendas and representing NSU in a series of conferences and academic meetings during the spring semester.

In early February Dr. Kent Peacock participated […]

Blanket ceremony honors guest speakers for sharing tribal knowledge

April 24, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored two visiting alumni with a blanket ceremony as part of the inaugural NSU Indigenous Studies Minor Award, following a lecture they presented on April 23.

Historian Dr. Robert B. Caldwell Jr. and writer Thomas Parrie were recognized for contributions to American Indian […]

NSU will host SHRM Bootcamp May 5-7

April 24, 2025

NSU will host SHRM Bootcamp May 5-7

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business will host SHRM CP-SCP Certification Bootcamp for business professionals preparing for the SHRM certification exam.  The class will assist individuals in enhancing skills to advance their career in human resources.

The intensive […]

‘The Art Attack of the Grad Students’ will run April 27-May 3

April 22, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Graduate students of Fine and Graphic Art/Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will host an art exhibit in Orville Hanchey Gallery April 27-May 3.

“The Art Attack of the Grad Students” will run all week with a reception at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 30.

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NSU will award diplomas during three commencement ceremonies May 14-15

April 22, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will award diplomas during three Commencement ceremonies Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 in Prather Coliseum.

The ceremony for graduates from the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, […]

Your Voice. Your Vision. Your Business.

The Northwestern State University Office of Economic Development, Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, and Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance (NEDA) have partnered to launch a community-wide survey aimed at better understanding the experiences, challenges, and goals of our local business-minded residents.

Whether you’re running a full-time business, managing a side hustle, or […]

Golden Jubilee for NSU Class of 1975 is May 14-15

April 16, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will welcome the return of the Class of 1975 for the Golden Jubilee Celebration May 14-15.  The celebration will include the presentation of 50-year diplomas, receptions and other events to honor the class and graduates from previous years.

1975 graduates will be welcomed […]

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