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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.

Student volunteers get Natchitoches revved up for Fall 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The City of Natchitoches has been blanketed in purple.  This week, student volunteers delivered Northwestern State University yard signs, flags, stickers and other items that show Demon pride to businesses and residences in the first wave of the Proud to Be Purple campaign.

“We visited over 100 businesses,” said Amy […]

Northwestern State Drives $497 million in economic growth across region

July 29, 2025

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University added nearly half a billion dollars to the economy in northwest and central Louisiana during the 2023 to 2024 fiscal year, according to a new study.

A new economic impact report shows how Northwestern State University continues to strengthen the region through jobs, […]

NSU education professor selected to accrediting team

July 28, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – A faculty member from Northwestern State University’s School of Education has been selected to serve on a national site review team in educator preparation accreditation.

Dr. Dylan G. Solice serves the School of Education as an assistant professor of Education, Educational Leadership program coordinator, and CAEP […]

Friends and supporters, show your NSU colors!

July 24, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University family is proud to be purple and invites you to join the Proud to be Purple movement sweeping the community.

“This initiative is all about boosting school spirit and strengthening community partnerships through visual displays of support for NSU,” said Amy Lee, […]

NSU’s “Inside AMP” webinar will outline fast track to in-demand manufacturing jobs

July 24, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host two webinars next week for students interested in the Advanced Manufacturing Program, a pathway for students to obtain a degree while attending classes and working hands-on in a regional manufacturing facility.  The program prepares completers for high-paying in-demand […]

NSU, NRMC sign health services agreement, strengthen public/private partnership

July 18, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Administrators from Northwestern State University and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center formalized an agreement July 16 that will allow eligible students to be referred to the NRMC Walk-In Clinic and receive acute care services and medications with no copay or deductibles due from the student.

NRMC’s services […]

Native American crafts celebrated in Natchitoches event

July 14, 2025

By Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Director, Louisiana Folklife Center

NATCHITOCHES – Native American material culture artists shared their traditional knowledge with attendees at a free interactive crafts workshop on July 12 at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches. Sponsored by the Louisiana Folklife Center […]

NSU receives $494,755 HRSA Continuation Award to expand behavioral health workforce

July 14, 2025

Total award to reach nearly $2 Million over four years

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has received a $494,755 continuation award from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to certify more nurses as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) in rural and underserved areas of Louisiana.

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Brunson recognized by International Literacy Association

July 10, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The International Literacy Association (ILA) has named Northwestern State University Education Professor Dr.Michelle Fazio Brunson winner of this year’s Maryann Manning Special Service Award presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment of exceptional and distinguished service to the field of literacy and to […]

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