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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.

Packing The Pantry – Students host rededication of Food Pantry

NATCHITOCHES – Students volunteers hosted a rededication of the Northwestern State University Food Pantry March 18 as one activity that took place during spring Homecoming week. Student groups dropped off donations for the Demon Drive service project, toured the renovated facility, restocked shelves and learned about services provided.  The Pantry was established as a group […]

Lakeview senior signs with NSU Fishing Team

NATCHITOCHES – Kain Custis, a senior at Lakeview High School, signed to become a member of Northwestern State University’s competitive bass fishing team this fall. Custis earned a scholarship to attend NSU and plans to pursue a degree in business administration while competing with teammates.

The NSU Fishing Team has about 14 members, according to Team […]

NSU Food Pantry rededication Thursday

NATCHITOCHES – A rededication and open house for the Northwestern State University Food Pantry will take place Thursday, March 18. The presentation will take place at noon.  Guests are invited to bring a donation and join the program.

The rededication is being held in conjunction with the Demon Drive Service Project in which student organizations will […]

Esports Venue grand opening, ribbon cutting Friday

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Esports venue Friday, March 19.  The open house will be from 10 a.m.-noon with the ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.  The facility is located in Room 122 of the Sylvan Friedman Student Union, formerly the campus bookstore.

The public is […]

Antoon Golf Tournament set for June 5

NATCHITOCHES – The Johnny Antoon Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by the NSU Foundation, has been set for Saturday, June 5 at Northwestern Hills Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the Johnny Antoon Scholarship, established to honor the Natchitoches businessman and long-time NSU supporter.

The festivities will begin with a pre-party, set for 7 p.m. Friday, June 4 […]

PLP pitches in with baseball field clean-up

Students in the President’s Leadership Program cleaned the bleachers at NSU’s Brown Stroud baseball field Thursday in advance of Friday’s baseball series against Incarnate Word. After completing the service project, they were treated to a hot dog lunch prepared by NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio and First Lady Jennifer Maggio.  PLP is a first-year leadership […]

NSU will host Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Competion

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Art Demons will turn up the heat this summer with a juried exhibition of pyrotechnical art by collegiate artists from across the United States.  The Hotter ‘N Hell Collegiate Art Exhibition will feature all art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, which includes ceramics, […]

Myers named MAA Outstanding Teacher; Covington will serve as section chair

Photos by Phyllis Allison

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Leigh Ann Myers, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University, was awarded the Outstanding Teacher Award at the 98th meeting of the Louisiana/Mississippi section of the Mathematical Association of America. Myers also currently serves the organization as program chair will coordinate next year’s section meeting, tentatively scheduled to take […]

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