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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.

E Lab Kindergarteners get garden growing with ‘Pea Patch Jig’

March 26, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Some peas need a little help to get growing and a little music never hurts.

With spring planting underway in the school garden at Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School, students have been reading about seeds, vegetables and how they grow.  Librarian, 4-H sponsor and school […]

Students present papers at Sigma Tau Delta conference

March 26, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Five Northwestern State University students represented the university at the

Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 19-22.

Jim Case of Woodstock, Georgia; Kiara Davis of Crowley, Angela Saldivar of Brownsville, Texas, Rebecca Smith of Leesville and Kaitlyn Williams of […]

Math students excel at Demon Math Classic

Pictured above, winners of the individual competition each received a trophy, a TI-Nspire CX CAS graphing calculator and a scholarship to NSU. From left are Landon Malmay, Sabine State Bank; Zeb Marcotte, head of NSU’s Department of Mathematics; first place winner Wesley Maidoh, LSMSA; second place winner Wesley Wynn, Caddo Magnet; third place […]

Byrd, Luckie, Marmillion will be honored at NSU luncheon April 4

March 25, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts will host a luncheon and program to honor alumni Lane Luckie, Valsin Marmillion and the late Jerry Byrd Sr. as Distinguished Communications Professionals.  The event will be Friday, April 4 in the Student Union Ballroom.

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Applications open for NSU’s Master of Social Work

March 25, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Applications for the graduate program in social work at Northwestern State University are now open for the Fall 2025 semester for part-time students. The university received approval last year to offer the program, an on-line degree with affordable tuition, flexible learning options and a focus on advanced […]

NSU celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring inspirational faculty and staff

March 20, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Gail Metoyer Jones Center at Northwestern State University recognizes the remarkable contributions of women faculty and staff who have profoundly impacted students’ academic success and personal growth.

“Honoring women is essential to fostering a culture of appreciation, empowerment, and […]

Northwestern State seeks nominations for Long Purple Line

NATCHITOCHES – Nominations are open for Northwestern State University’s Long Purple Line.  The deadline to submit nominations is May 5.

The Long Purple Line, NSU’s Alumni Hall of Distinction, was established in 1990 to provide recognition and appreciation to individuals whose career accomplishments or service to their fellow man have enhanced the […]

Peace, Love and Special Olympics! NSU hosts Red River Area Games

March 18, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – A parade of athletes with the hearts of champions competed in Special Olympics Louisiana Red River Area Games March 18.

Athletes, coaches and supporters from East Natchitoches Elementary, Fairview Alpha, Goldonna, Lakeview, Marthaville, Natchitoches Central, NSU Middle Lab, Provencal, Weaver Elementary, Cenla, Red River, Castor and […]

NSU to host AI and Leadership forum tomorrow evening

March 18, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – The highly anticipated Leadership in the Age of AI forum at Northwestern State University is Wednesday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall on campus, providing basic and essential insight into the rapidly growing impact of artificial intelligence on our daily lives.

This free, […]

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