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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.

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 […]

Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

July 8, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2025 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from […]

Incoming NSU anglers awarded Poche scholarships

July 7, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Three incoming Northwestern State University freshmen were named recipients of Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarship.  Braxton Speyrer, Landon Watts and Josiah Shockley will be a part of the university’s bass fishing team and will compete in FLW, B.A.S.S. and Collegiate Bass circuits.

Funds for the […]

NSU will screen “Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Creole Heritage Center and the Louisiana Architecture Foundation will host a screening of the award-winning documentary “Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture” on Friday, July 18.   “Ancestral Artistry” examines the contributions made by early enslaved West Africans and free people of […]

SPO News

June 30, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Sponsored Programs Office shares the following news and announcements.

Congratulations

 Dr. Curtis Penrod, School of Business, College of Business and Technology, received notification of a $40,000 award from the Cybersecurity Education Management Council entitled, “Central Louisiana Cybersecurity Talent Enhancement Program.” Dr. Begona […]

NSU announces new scholarship for English majors

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Arts and Sciences has created an endowed scholarship through the NSU Foundation to benefit students pursuing degrees in English.

The Advance English scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in English program. Entering, returning and transfer students are […]

NSU coeds ready for spotlight at Miss Louisiana

June 16, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Four Northwestern State University students will compete in Miss Louisiana 2025 this week.  They are, from left, Miss Northwestern-Lady of the Bracelet Jesse Foshee of Provencal, Miss City of Lights Leah Thompson of DeRidder, Miss Minden Nilah Pollard of Shreveport and Miss Natchitoches Parish Makynli Delcambre of […]

NSU announces 4.0 students named to Spring 2025 President’s List

June 12, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University announced the names of 539 students named to the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester.  Students on the President’s List must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and have a grade point average of 4.0.

For questions regarding the President’s List, contact the […]

NSU announces Dean’s List students (3.5-3.99) for Spring 2025

June 12, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s announced the names of 756 students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. Students on the Dean’s List must be enrolled full time and earn a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.99.

For questions regarding the Dean’s List, […]

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