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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.

Sigma Sigma Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi awarded scholarships at Morgan Scholarship Program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University alumni and long-time supporters David and Sherry Morgan awarded almost $60,000 in scholarships during the annual Morgan Extra Mile Scholarship Program held March 4, an event that recognizes outstanding undergraduates who are also members of Alpha Zeta chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi […]

STEM Day showcases degree programs, career opportunities for high school students

NATCHITOCHES – Sara Kimble of Moreauville, a senior majoring in applied biology, demonstrated a chemical reaction during STEM Day at Northwestern State University Friday, March 1.  Nearly 300 ninth-12th grade students from 14 area schools attended STEM Day where they toured science labs and met with faculty and current NSU students who discussed research projects […]

NSU hosts Demon Challenge for area high school JROTC cadets

NATCHITOCHES – SydneyAnne Bryant and Brayden Sanders from Natchitoches Central High School were among over 70 JROTC students from nine area high schools who participated in the ROTC Demon Challenge at Northwestern State University Friday, March 1. Also pictured is NSU ROTC Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Loren Higginbotham of Jennings, Demon Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant […]

Flavor of Louisiana will feature samplings of Louisiana’s best cuisine

NATCHITOCHES – Savoie’s Catering, Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant, Mama’s Oyster House, Papa’s Bar and Grill, Legacy Café, Lasyone’s, Maglieux’s, Sweetie’s Bar-B-Q, Sweet D’s Kitchen, Cane River Commissary and Sodexo are among the many vendors who will serve up delicious samplings at Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring food extravaganza.

Presented by the NSU Foundation in partnership […]

NSU will offer three new physical science concentrations this fall

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of STEM has received approval for three new physical science degree concentrations that will be available this fall. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science can opt for concentrations in physics, forensic laboratory and biochemistry.

“We still offer the bachelor’s degree in physical science with a chemistry concentration […]

Demons on Fire – Student-athlete Maygan Shaw blazing her own trail

NATCHITOCHES – As a student-athlete and aspiring nurse Maygan Shaw is blazing a trail at Northwestern State University. The junior sprinter from Pineville finished ninth out of 71 participants with a time of 54.63 in the 400-meter dash and, along with teammates, recorded another personal best (24.08) in the 200-meter at the Jarvis Scott Open […]

Posey family fulfills scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The Posey family of Natchitoches made a donation to the Northwestern State University Foundation to fully endow a scholarship that honors the late Allen and Mary Lee Posey, a couple who were active in the Natchitoches community and at NSU for more than 50 years.  The funds will be matched dollar for dollar […]

Engineering Technology reunion set for April 6

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will hold the first ever inaugural departmental alumni reunion Saturday, April 6 at Collins Pavilion. Alumni of the department are invited to bring their families, reconnect with classmates, networking with current students and faculty and expand their professional network. The event will include games, souvenirs and […]

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