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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.

Northwestern announces Spring 2025 Honor List for 3.0 and 3.49 students

June 12, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Six hundred twenty-seven Northwestern State University students were named to the Honor List for the Spring 2025 semester.  Students on the Honor List must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and have a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.49.

For questions regarding the Honor Roll, contact […]

Student researchers from 3D Digital Field School will present findings Friday

June 11, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Students from a 3D Digital Summer Field School hosted by Northwestern State University and the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training will present their work beginning at 12:15 p.m. Friday, June 13. The researchers will discuss experiences documenting historic buildings in west Natchitoches, making 3D tours […]

Teaching the Creole Story: Educators gather for immersive institute

By Kent W. Peacock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History, Director of Creole Heritage Center

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University, in partnership with Cane River Creole National Historical Park and Cane River National Heritage Area, welcomed 10 middle school social studies teachers from across Louisiana to NSU and […]

DemonSats team completes successful space balloon launch

May 30, 2025

By Anna Dugas, Professor of Physics

NATCHITOCHES – The DemonSats, a student research team from Northwestern State University and the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, mentored by Professor of Physics Anna Dugas, successfully sent a sounding balloon payload into space on the LaSPACE ACES-72 launch at the […]

NSU Faculty Recognition Council taking nominations through July 18

May 28, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s newly-formed Faculty Recognition Council is seeking nominations for outstanding members of the faculty and staff to honor.  This award was created as a result of a faculty survey conducted last fall.  The first honorees will be announced during the Fall Faculty Institute. The deadline […]

NSU honors Dr. Karl Carpenter with Nth Degree

May 28, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded the Nth Degree to retiring Pineville High School Principal Dr. Karl Carpenter upon his retirement at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year.  Carpenter’s 45-year career in education left an indelible mark on countless students, educators and the broader community through his commitment […]

NSU faculty selected for national accreditation site evaluator roles

May 22, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty members from Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health have been selected to serve in prestigious roles supporting national accreditation efforts in nursing and allied health education.

Dr. Aimee Badeaux, dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied […]

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