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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.

Honorary Game Captains

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recognized Capt. Demond Mayfield and Instructor of Military Science JaJuan Broussard as Honorary Captains of the Nov. 21 football game against Stephen F. Austin University. NSU traditionally invites veterans, active duty service members and support personnel to be recognized as Honorary Captains and perform the coin toss at all home […]

Fall Phlebotomy Tech class graduates; next class will begin Feb. 3

NATCHITOCHES – A graduation for students who completed phlebotomy training took place recently at Northwestern State University for students who completed the 7-week course.

 

Graduates were Julia Steinke of Many, valedictorian; Natalie Howard of St. Maurice, salutatorian;  Jessica Solton of Coushatta, Mi’Asia Johnson of Franklin, Kali Hall of Natchitoches, Jamaria Hogan of Mansfield, Faith Wallace of […]

Makers’ Faire will be Dec. 11-13

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will hold the annual Makers’ Faire Dec. 11-13 in Orville Hanchey Gallery. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

Work by NSU art faculty and students will be for sale, including paintings, pottery, sculpture and crafts.

 

“Come by and get your holiday shopping done. Give a unique, handmade […]

High schoolers learn about career opportunities at Engineering Technology Symposium

NATCHITOCHES – “Technology touches every aspect of our lives,” said Dr. Jafar Al-Sharab, head of Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology, as 285 high school students from Lincoln, Ouachita, Sabine and Calcasieu parishes convened for the Engineering Technology Symposium at NSU.

 

The agenda included an exhibition of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines offered […]

ROTC Fall Awards program set for Dec. 5

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science will host a fall awards program honoring cadets in the 70th Demon Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.  The program will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in the Teacher Education Center Auditorium.

 

The public is invited to attend.  A reception will follow.

 

To RSVP, […]

Pet Trackr wins Inferno Pitch

The concept is that of a mini “Shark Tank,” with a model designed for students to present an idea and pitch it to a group of investors and get prize money for first, second or third prize.

Counselors’ Luncheon

President and First Lady Chris and Jennifer Maggio, along with the NSU Recruiting Team, hosted a luncheon for area school counselors Friday at the President’s Residence where they shared information about new and emerging programs, alumni accomplishments and scholarship opportunities.  Counselors from Natchitoches, Winn, Sabine, Vernon, Grant and Red River parishes attended.  Students from the […]

Wellness Fest 2019

Hundreds of Northwestern State University students, faculty and staff mingled in and around the WRAC Wednesday for a campus Wellness Fest, a collaborative initiative between Student Affairs, the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health and the WRAC. With dozens of health-related vendors and booths manned by student and staff volunteers and several community […]

Alpha Phi Alpha toy drive will benefit CASA children

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Theta Chi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is holding a toy drive to benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) children and will collect toys through Dec. 6 at several drop-off locations around Natchitoches.  This is the fraternity’s second annual Joy of Toys toy drive.

 

Drop-off locations are at City Bank, […]

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