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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.

Astorga commissions as 2LT in the U.S. Army

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted a commissioning ceremony Monday for ROTC Cadet Arianna Astorga of New Iberia.  Astorga graduated from NSU with a bachelor’s degree in health and exercise science with a concentration in pre-occupational therapy and a minor in military leadership.  She was commissioned as a second […]

Chloe Hudson named recipient of Lott Oil Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Chloe Hudson of Natchitoches is the recipient of this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship.  The award is presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co.  Hudson is daughter of Allen Hudson, a five-year employee of Lott […]

College of Education presents faculty awards

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education presented awards to faculty prior to the fall semester.  Winners were selected from nominations by their peers. Information on the School of Education is available at https://www.nsula.edu/education/.

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Excellence in School Culture

Kristen Walker, academic coordinator/instructor was winner of the Excellence in School […]

NSU Inferno Pitch: The Hottest Idea Wins

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business seeks entries for the 2024 Inferno Pitch, a business plan competition that offers NSU students mentoring and skill building and a chance to win big money for big ideas.

Qualifying participant must submit an application and participate in workshops.  The top 5 finalists are […]

Genovese praises NSU Shreveport campus as nursing program leader

SHREVEPORT – New Northwestern State University President James Genovese visited the university’s Shreveport campus for the first time Tuesday, meeting with students and faculty while praising the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health’s top-ranked programs.  The visit marked a significant opportunity for Genovese to deepen connections with students, faculty and local healthcare partners.

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Michelle Holcombe, winner of Excellence in Academic Advising Award: ‘I am very much committed to our students.’

NATCHITOCHES – Michelle Holcomb, assistant professor and coordinator of Criminal Justice in Northwestern State University’s School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs, was named recipient of 2024 Faculty Excellence in Academic Advising Award. The award, presented by the university’s office of Academic Engagement and Student Success during the annual Fall Faculty Institute, recognizes […]

Nursing faculty honored by AACN Diversity Leadership Institute

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Myra Michelle DeBose and Dr. Sheri Wilson, faculty members in Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, were inducted into the 2024 Class of Fellows for the Diversity Leadership Institute at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). AACN is the national voice for academic […]

Colleges introduce new faculty

Northwestern State University welcomed new faculty in the School of Allied Health.  On the front row from left are Assistant Professor Jennifer Evans, SAH Director Dr. Tammy Curtis, Assistant Professors Jessica Ferguson, Jessica Despino and Megan Wedgeworth, Associate Professor Larry Arant and Assistant Professor Chelsea McCullin. On the back row are Dr. Kari […]

Child and Family Network staff attend Faculty Institute

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Child and Family Network staff attended NSU’s Fall Faculty Institute.  CFN offers a variety of services to assist early learning programs and families in northwest and central Louisiana. Child and Family Network is a part of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development. CFN assists owners and […]

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