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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.

Dr. Susan Steele-Moses named Outstanding Louisianian: Nursing

October 4, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Susan Steele-Moses, associate professor, statistician and methodologist in Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing, was named Louisianian of the Year for Nursing by Louisiana Life Magazine.

 Steele-Moses, a resident of Baton Rouge, made the list that is annually compiled by editors to recognize artists, athletes, […]

Northwestern State ET Department kicks off Manufacturing Month connecting high schoolers with industry partners

NATCHITOCHES – About 100 students from five area high schools competed in math puzzles, built electronic circuit boards and constructed towers from spaghetti during the 7th annual Engineering Technology Symposium at Northwestern State University Friday.

The event, acknowledging October as Manufacturing Month, drew students from Bossier High, Many, Natchitoches Central, Alexandria and […]

NSU’s RLF Scholars eager for personal, professional growth opportunities

NATCHITOCHES – Christopher Lowery of Colfax and Sean Mitcham of Natchitoches have been selected to represent Northwestern State University in this year’s cohort of Reginald F. Lewis Scholars, an initiative of the University of Louisiana System.

The Reginald F. Lewis Scholars initiative recruits underserved collegiate males and provides educational programs, mentoring opportunities […]

Super 1 Foods supports Northwestern State Food Pantry

NATCHITOCHES – Super 1 Foods of Natchitoches provided a $200 gift card to support Northwestern State University’s Food Pantry, a continuation of the grocery store’s Compassion in Action partnership with NSU. The store also donates a monthly $100 gift card to support The Pantry, which is open to all NSU and BPCC@NSU students […]

Artificial Intelligence Club

Faculty in NSU’s School of STEM have formed an Artificial Intelligence Club that meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. in Fournet Hall Room 123 to explore mathematics, algorithms and the latest advancements in the field.  At a recent meeting, Dr. Xinjia Chen and Dr. Nabin Sapkota, Engineering Technology; Dr. Damien Tristant, Physics, and […]

Demon tailgate will precede Saturday’s SFA game

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Demon fans can join other alumni and friends for a pregame meal in advance of the football game versus Stephen F. Austin.  The gathering will start 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Barkeeps Eatery and Taps, 3308 North St., Nacogdoches, Texas.

Game tickets are also available for […]

NSU hosts Caddo, Rapides students for Art Extravaganza

Assistant Professor of Art Edgar Cano, center, gave tips to high school students from Caddo and Rapides parishes during Art Extravaganza Sept. 26., hosted by Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Arts. The students participated in printmaking, fiber arts, drawing, painting and sculpture workshops. Information […]

Math 4 Fun creates community for Ark-La-Tex math teachers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Mathematics held the inaugural Math 4 Fun event Sept. 21 bringing together 27 teachers from Natchitoches, Sabine, Red River, Desoto, Bossier and Caddo parishes as well as the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, NSU and East Texas Baptist University.

Dr. Judith Covington, […]

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