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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.

Internal auditor Emily Posey working to strengthen NSU as a whole

Emily Posey has served as Northwestern State University’s internal auditor since October 2020, where she provides risk-based and objective assurance services, advice and insight towards achieving university goals.

“It is my sincere hope to assist NSU personnel by adding value to their individual operations so that together we can strengthen NSU as a whole,” Posey said. […]

NSU Grad Fest will be March 15, 16, 19

NATCHITOCHES – Dates have been set for Northwestern State University’s Spring 2021 Grad Fest for graduating seniors.

Grad Fest will take place on NSU’s Shreveport campus from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, March 15 on the second floor of the main building.  Due to COVID, capacity will be 15 individuals.

Grad Fest will take place on the main […]

Interested applicants invited to CLIP information sessions

ALEXANDRIA – The Orchard Foundation is holding information sessions for interested applicants to learn more about the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership, a paid teacher residency program that develops middle school math and science teachers for high-needs schools in Central Louisiana. Recruitment is underway for the 2021 cohort, which begins its work in June.

Anyone interested in […]

E-Lab accepting kindergarten applications

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School is accepting applications for the kindergarten drawdown for the 2021-22 school year.

Children must be five years old before Sept. 30, 2021.  Applications and proof of address (utility bill) must be turned in by March 19.

Applications are attached below and are also available by calling the school office […]

Northwestern State postpones Spring 2021 events

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has postponed several events planned for Spring 2021 in ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

“With the recent extension of the modified Phase Two order to slow the spread of Covid-19 in Louisiana, we continue to take precautions at the university in the best interest of the health and […]

NSU will observe MLK holiday

NATCHITOCHES –Northwestern State University will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Campus offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

 

Classes postponed until Wednesday

NATCHITOCHES—The beginning of spring semester classes on all Northwestern State University campuses will be delayed until Wednesday because of the threat of continued hazardous weather conditions and power outages.

Significant amounts of snow and ice remain along some roadways and bridges across North-Central Louisiana, and icing could occur as a result of sub-freezing temperatures forecast for […]

Update: Dr. Maggio welcomes students for Spring 2021 semester

Welcome back and Happy New Year!  I hope you had a great semester break with time to relax and recharge for the spring semester.

As we begin a new semester, it is important for us to remain vigilant with health and safety protocols. There is a growing sense of optimism amidst the pandemic as more COVID-19 […]

Informationals set for CLIP, paid teacher residency program

NATCHITOCHES – The Orchard Foundation, the education arm of the Rapides Foundation, is planning information sessions for interested applicants to learn more about the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership (CLIP), a paid teacher residency program that develops middle school math and science teachers for high-needs schools in central Louisiana. Dates will be announced soon.

Northwestern State is […]

NSU cancels classes Monday, Jan. 11 in advance of snow predictions

NATCHITOCHES – Due to the potential of high impact snowfall late Sunday, Jan. 10 and early Monday, Jan. 11, classes, including online classes, on all Northwestern State University campuses are cancelled for Monday, Jan. 11.

“Although conditions may change, a mix of rain and snow is predicted for Sunday night and with falling temperatures roads and […]

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