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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.

Department of Social Work celebrates reaccreditation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work celebrated its reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. CSWE accreditation is a rigorous peer-review process that assures that the department meets high standards in preparing students for professional work in diverse cultures and communities.

“Accreditation through CSWE allows our department to provide national accreditation to […]

Dr. Jack Russell Professorship funds to be matched by BoR

NATCHITOCHES – A professorship established in Northwestern State University’s School of Business that honors the memory of a dedicated professor of computer information systems has reached a level that qualifies to be matched by the Louisiana Board of Regents.

The Dr. Jack P. Russell Professorship in Business and Computer Information Systems was created with an initial […]

NSU hosts “Wild About Special Olympics” Red River Games

NATCHITOCHES – The Red River Games Special Olympics opened with a torch run for athletes who competed in track and field events, arts, crafts and field day games at Northwestern State University March 19.  Athletes from CENLA, East Natchitoches Elementary, Fairview, Goldonna, Lakeview, Marthaville Natchitoches Central, Natchitoches Junior High, Natchitoches Magnet, NSU Middle Lab, Provencal, […]

Rescheduled: Tunica-Biloxi scholars and cultural knowledge keepers to speak at NSU about Indigenous people and social change

NATCHITOCHES – What does it take to wake up a “sleeping” Indigenous language? How do Indigenous nations keep their cultures and environments thriving?  Elisabeth Pierite-Mora and Jean-Luc Pierite, both Tunica-Biloxi and Mississippi Choctaw, will speak about their work at Northwestern State University at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 Lucile Hendrick Room on the first floor […]

NSU threw a party and everyone showed up

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University threw a party Friday night and everyone showed up.  The school’s annual spring fund raiser, Flavor of Louisiana, drew more than 700 guests to mix and mingle while sampling Louisiana seafood dishes prepared by some of the region’s most popular chefs.  Guests enjoyed seafood wontons, crawfish and grits, jambalaya and […]

Chris Roper Memorial set for April 27

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 42th annual Chris Roper Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday April 27 at Northwestern Hills with a kick-off party Friday, April 26. Proceeds from the tournament are used to fund two scholarships awarded each year to two deserving students who are enrolled in the Health & Human Performance Department.

Tee […]

The Pantry has a new freezer and it’s stocked with frozen meals for students

NATCHITOCHES – Auxiliary Services at Northwestern State University, Sodexo Campus Dining and The Pantry, the campus food pantry, hosted a “stock the freezer” event March 14. The freezer and meals were purchased through a $1,200 grant from Swipe Out Hunger and LG Electronics.  Swipe Out Hunger is a nonprofit organization that partners with colleges and […]

Living Library shines spotlight on those who work behind the scenes

NATCHITOCHES – You aren’t likely to find them out front, emceeing a program or posing for photo ops, but the magic doesn’t happen without them.  They are the people who do the prep work, the legwork and the production work to make Northwestern State University activities, services and events a reality.  This past Thursday, for […]

Jennings scholarship honors couple who mentored generations of music students

Luke Niedens of Queen City, Texas, is the inaugural recipient of the Richard and Shirley Jennings Scholarship, awarded to a student in NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts.  The scholarship honors a couple who embodied selfless service, a strong work ethic and a commitment to music education.

Niedens is pursuing a degree in music education/instrumental […]

Ribbon-cutting postponed

NATCHITOCHES – A ribbon-cutting for the new digital billboard at Northwestern State University that was set for Thursday, March 14 has been postponed.

“Due to the passing of Mrs. Nita Maggio, mother of past NSU president Dr. Chris Maggio, we will postpone the ribbon-cutting,” said Dr. Drake Owens, vice president for External Affairs.  “We offer deepest […]

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