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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.

NSU Lights the Blue

Northwestern State University joined institutions from around the state for “Light It Blue” to honor medical and healthcare professionals and first responders throughout Louisiana who have worked tirelessly in service to others during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NSU Columns, a recognized symbol of the university, were lit up in blue Thursday evening, April 9. Northwestern […]

Maggio: Thankful for all who have been supportive during crisis

To:  Faculty, Staff and Students

As we pause this holiday weekend to catch our breath after weeks of grappling with the global crisis, my gratitude for your creativity and commitment to the mission and core values of the university cannot be overstated.

From the outset, our faculty and staff have been determined to provide […]

LOSFA launches FAFSA Now campaign

NATCHITOCHES – As high school seniors prepare for college in the fall, NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio and the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) urges the class of 2020 to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) today in the FAFSA Now campaign.

“I encourage all 2020 high school graduates and their parents to […]

Faculty translate directives to Spanish-speaking population

NATCHITOCHES –Foreign language professors from Northwestern State University are sharing their skills by translating directives from city and parish government to the Spanish-speaking population of Natchitoches Parish.

Dr. Telba Espinoza-Contreras, director of NSU’s International Student Resource Center, appeared in a video created by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department to announce a city and parish curfew that began […]

COVID Update – April 7, 2020

Thank you for your patience and perseverance as we continue to work through this pandemic crisis. You remain engaged and understanding as you participate in classes and other academic activities, many in a new format.  We continue to face monumental challenges, but a number of you have shared inspirational stories of support and assistance from […]

2nd edition of NSU’s ‘In Good Taste’ cookbook available online

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University First Lady Jennifer Maggio is introducing the second edition of “In Good Taste,” the popular cookbook produced by the Campus Women’s Organization in 1989.

The 2020 edition of “In Good Taste,” features an updated cover design by NSU’s retiring Director of Publications Beth Mann and recipes from recent first ladies Brenda […]

Guidelines for high school essay contest revised

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University has revised guidelines for the 2020 Louisiana High School Essay Contest due to social distancing challenges.  The 2020 Contest theme is “Remembering Louisiana.”

“Entrants may interview any member of their family or surrounding community as long as their interviewee is at least one generation older than […]

WRAC offering online classes so quarantiners can stay fit

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center is continuing to offer live group exercise classes through WebEx during the mandated closures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Classes in kickboxing, cardio, yoga, barre and more are scheduled each week and can be streamed through a laptop, computer of smart device.

“The schedule changes week […]

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