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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.

KNWD celebrates College Radio Day

Natchitoches, Louisiana (Oct. 12, 2020)— KNWD-FM 91.7, Northwestern State University’s student-run radio station, held a campus event Oct. 2 celebrating World College Radio Day. The event, on NSU’s iconic brickway, raised awareness of the unique programming and services KNWD provides.

“College radio is one of the last vestiges of creative radio programming, and KNWD Radio at Northwestern State University is one such innovative and fearless […]

Update: Classes Resume Monday, Oct. 12, 2020

From NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio:

Power has been restored at all Northwestern State University campuses, including our Leesville-Fort Polk campus, and classes will resume tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 12, following the normal class schedule.

Students should plan to attend in person classes or log in to online classes as usual.

We understand that there will be some students […]

Hurricane Delta Update – Friday, Oct. 9

Hurricane Delta/Weather Update

From NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio

We will continue to monitor the path and possible impact of Hurricane Delta on the university and our students, faculty and staff.    Outer bands of the storm began coming ashore late this morning in southwestern Louisiana, creating heavy rainfall.   Projections are that the hurricane will make landfall late […]

Alliance supports NSU Foundation

Alliance Compressors of Natchitoches presented an annual donation of $5,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation. The donation was made through the Emerson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Alliance’s parent company, Emerson, which is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Alliance is a long-time industry partner with Northwestern State, having previously supported scholarships, STEM initiatives, student […]

NSU Child and Family Network to distribute childcare center grants

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Child and Family Network, the North Louisiana Economic Partnership and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce acknowledge and thank the Caddo Parish Commission and Commissioner John-Paul Young for providing $200,000 in funds for COVID-related expenses to childcare businesses in Caddo Parish.

The NSU Child and Family Network will facilitate the distribution […]

Cane River Reading Series will feature poet Chen Chen

NATCHITOCHES – The Cane River Reading Series at Northwestern State University will continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 featuring the poet Chen Chen, author of “When I Grow Up I Want To Be a List of Possibilities, which was longlisted for the National Book Award and won the Thom Gunn Award, among other honors.

The […]

Information for on-campus residents during Hurricane Delta available here

Northwestern State’s on-campus residents are asked to complete a survey to indicate if they plan to stay on campus this weekend or return to their homes.  This information will help Residence Life keep a roster of students who are on campus in the event of an emergency.

Students who already made the decision to go home […]

Dining services will remain open during Hurricane Delta

Some campus dining hours have been modified due to Hurricane Delta.  These times are subject to change.

 

Iberville Friday – Sunday Normal Hours

Friday

7-10 a.m. Breakfast

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch

4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner

Saturday Sunday

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch

4:30-6:30 Dinner

 

Chick-fil-a

Friday-Saturday

10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Closed Sunday

 

Steak n Shake

Friday

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Closed Saturday

Sunday

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

 

Cafe Demon

Friday

7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Closed Saturday

Sunday 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

 

C-Store 

Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Closed Saturday

Sunday

4-8 p.m.

Students will present at regional conference for English studies

NATCHITOCHES – Five current Northwestern State University students and one recent graduate will present their original research and writing at a regional conference for undergraduates and graduates in English studies. The students will present at the Sigma Tau Delta North Georgia Southern Regional Conference hosted by the University of North Georgia’s Alpha Upsilon Phi Chapter of […]

As NSU prepares for Hurricane Delta, all Friday classes will be held online

NATCHITOCHES – In response to the threat of Hurricane Delta, classes on all campuses of Northwestern State University will be held virtually Friday, Oct. 9.  The storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rains and possible flash flooding to central Louisiana Friday night and Saturday.

NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio met with state officials and […]

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