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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.

Growing sense of optimism highlights preparations for Spring semester

A Message from NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:

Please allow me to express my heartfelt gratitude and sincere congratulations to everyone associated with Northwestern State University for your monumental efforts and steadfast dedication in making the Fall 2020 semester so successful under such difficult circumstances.

It is not likely that the university has […]

NSU awards Romero Nth Degree

Northwestern State University honored Mark Romero, center, during commencement exercises Dec. 18 by presenting him with the Nth Degree, a special honor that recognizes individuals who have gone the extra mile in meritorious service to the university or the community.  Romero recently served out a two-year term as chair of the Board of Supervisors for […]

NSU awards degrees to 2020 graduates

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 2,035 to Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 graduates.  Because of COVID-19, Spring graduates were recognized with a virtual commencement ceremony in May and given the option, along with Summer graduates, to participate in Fall 2020 Commencement.

NSU will host a series of five carefully planned socially distance commencement ceremonies Dec. […]

Maggio inducted as Barksdale AFB honorary commander

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Chris Maggio, president of Northwestern State University, was one of several community leaders inducted as honorary commanders at Barksdale Air Force Dec. 10.  The goal of the honorary commander program is to build and maintain a strong and lasting bond between Barksdale Air Force Base and surrounding communities, while exposing community leaders […]

Graduate’s long path to degree will help her help others

NATCHITOCHES – Erin Rodgers’ path to earning a college degree began 22 years ago, was detoured by family changes, military deployments and parenting three children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Overcoming those challenges, the 41-year-old will graduate Dec. 18 from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, which […]

NSU TV News team presented with graduation stoles

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts began a new tradition by awarding graduation stoles to seniors who participated with the NSU-TV News team.  Graduating seniors are Madelyn Dupont of Washington, Travis Mitchell and Tamarraw Powell of Natchitoches and Sharissa Tanner of Lebeau.

Advised by Department Head Dr. Brian Gabrial, […]

NSU hosts annual Robotics Competition online

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted the sixth annual Robotics Competition and Smart Structure Show (RC&SC3) through online delivery this year.  Nine teams participated in the competition that promotes STEM-related activities intended to guide students towards careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The competition was open to all middle schools […]

NSU alum Koss named TANA president-elect

NATCHITOCHES – Brad Koss, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and 1993 graduate of Northwestern State University, was recently named the 2020-21 president-elect of the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA). Koss, who is the CRNA Manager of Education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, will take office as the TANA president in […]

NSU will conclude Fall 2020 semester with health and safety protocols in place

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host its last week of classes after Thanksgiving break with all health and safety protocols in place, according NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio.  NSU will observe all mandates set forth by Gov. John Bel Edwards with Phase 2 modifications as the semester concludes.

The university has one week of classes […]

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