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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.

PLP garden project blossoms into victory gardens for E-Lab students

NATCHITOCHES – A service project begun by a group of Northwestern State University students in the Presidential Leadership Program blossomed into a victory garden learning experience for NSU Elementary Lab School students.

Earlier in the semester, PLP students worked with Dr. Michelle Morris, professor of educational psychology, to create a vegetable garden to serve university students.  […]

Scholars’ College will host virtual preview day

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University will host Virtual Scholars’ Day from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 30.  Participants will be able to participate in a Scholars’ College class, explore options on majors, take a virtual tour, chat with professors and ask questions about scholarships and financial aid.

“Northwestern State’s Recruiting Office continues […]

Update: Maggio discusses proctoring, summer classes and CONSAH courses

Update – April 22, 2020:  A Message from NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio:

As we continue to work through this horrendous, heartbreaking crisis, your patience and understanding are encouraging and deeply appreciated.

Your adaptability to drastic changes in university operations created by the pandemic has been inspiring.

There are stories and reports every day of the compassion of […]

NSU will host international Phi Beta Delta conference in 2021

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Deta Honor Society for International Scholars will host the organization’s international conference on and around the NSU campus May 21-22, 2021.  The conference will include presentations, meetings, a banquet, reception and entertainment featuring performers from NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts, according to Dr. Sharon […]

NSU alumni work the front lines of public health crisis

NATCHITOCHES – As healthcare professionals and support personnel around the globe stand on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, the Northwestern State University family offer thanks to NSU alumni and the dedicated doctors, nurses, radiologic technologists, med techs, pharmacists, first responders and hospital workers who are sacrificing so much to help so many.  Hundreds, if […]

Tri Sigmas, Pi Kapps awarded Morgan Scholarships

NATCHITOCHES – Members of Alpha Zeta Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority at Northwestern State University hosted a virtual program for the Morgan Extra Mile Scholarship April 19 to recognize students who were named recipients of scholarships funded by David D. and Sherry F. Morgan.  Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Morgan of Austin, Texas; […]

Former NSU president Dr. Robert Alost dies

NATCHITOCHES – Former Northwestern State University president Dr. Robert Alost, who led the university from 1986-1996, died Friday after a long illness. Before becoming president, Alost, 85, served NSU as a faculty member, department head and dean. He was also co-founder of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts and director of the […]

NSU will hold virtual commencement May 8

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will honor Spring 2020 graduates with a virtual commencement ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.  The virtual ceremony will include many elements of NSU’s traditional graduation ceremonies with messages from NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio, college deans and university officials.  The name of each graduate will be read […]

NSU will extend deadlines for graduate students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is extending some deadlines for graduate programs that still require the submission of the GRE. For graduate students interested counseling, health and human performance, homeland security, student affairs in higher education (allows a provisional semester) and psychology, the Graduate School will extend the deadline for submission of scores to Dec. […]

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