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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.

NSU observes Military Appreciation Day

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored members of the Armed Forces during Saturday’s doubleheader basketball game.  Military Appreciation Day included recognition of military personnel and the USO.

Veterans recognized by NSU’s Department of Military Science as honorees were Velverlon Holden and Major Leonard “Ted” Fowler, U.S. Army Retired, and Deana Flower, U.S. Army veteran.

From 1989 to […]

NSU hosts Honors College Education Forum

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Adonay Sissay, assistant professor of chemistry, and Dr. Margaret Cochran, professor of ecology and mathematics, opened discussions Saturday as the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University hosted an education summit Feb. 10-11 with students and faculty from Grambling State University’s Earl Lester Cole Honors College.  The theme of the forum was […]

NSU Color Guard raising funds for performance costumes

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Demon Heat Winter Guard members are raising money to buy performance costumes for the 2023 winter competition season.

“Our production is called ‘Illuminate’ and it’s about growth in our program and finding the light through the tough,” said Jena Elfer, who along with David Steele, directs the 24-member team of performers […]

NSU gets $2.1M for Entrepreneurial Innovation Center project

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has received $2.1 million in federal funds for renovations and additions to the property located at 520 University Parkway to facilitate the development of the NSU Entrepreneurial Innovation Center (NEIC).

The NEIC will serve as a business incubator for northwest Louisiana, fostering economic growth and development in the region.

When complete, the […]

NSU bringing Alumni After Hours to a city near you

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Alumni and Development will be hosting Alumni After Hours events at cities throughout Louisiana and Texas this spring.

“This is our way of connecting with the NSU family by hosting fun, casual events in areas where a large percentage of our alumni are located,” said Danielle Cobb, director of […]

Graduate programs in education, counseling nationally ranked

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s on-line Master of Education has been ranked 12th in the nation by OnlineMastersDegrees.org, an online platform that utilizes research-based content to help students find accredited online master’s degree programs.  Rankings are based on affordability, academic quality and study flexibility.

“NSU’s School of Education has a solid reputation for providing top-ranked programs […]

NSU reports waste audit to Keep Louisiana Beautiful

NATCHITOCHES –A group of Northwestern State University staff and student volunteers conducted a campus waste audit, which is a requirement for the university to remain a Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliate.

According to KLB, “The purpose of a waste audit includes identifying the types of waste generated at university/college and estimating the weight and volume of the […]

Hispanic Student Journalists launch podcast series

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association (HSJA) produced the first of a series of podcasts planned for this semester. Titled, “Latino Living,” HSJA student-members are producing the series, which is recorded in the New Media, Journalism and Communications Arts Podcast Studio under the guidance of Assistant Professor Dr. Nick Taylor.

In the first episode, […]

Prather seating will be named for Jerry Pierce

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will dedicate seating in Prather Coliseum in memory of Jerry Pierce, who served the university as an administrator, communicator and ambassador and for over 57 years.   The dedication will take place during halftime of the NSU men’s basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 16.  The game will begin at 8 p.m. […]

ADVANCE seeking applications for Summer 2023

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ADVANCE Program will host its 35th session July 2 – 22, 2023. The ADVANCE Program is a three-week residential program that academically challenges and socially engages academically motivated students who are currently in 7th – 11th grades. The program’s website, www.nsula.edu/advance, has been updated, and an online application is […]

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