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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.

Henderson discusses legislative agenda with faculty/staff

University of Louisiana System President and CEO Dr. Jim Henderson met with Northwestern State University faculty and staff Wednesday to discuss strategies on how the nine universities in the UL System can collectively leverage their resources for reinvestment in higher education.

Henderson fielded candid concerns from faculty during the meeting, which was one stop on his tour […]

Dr. Paula Furr inducted into SPRF Hall of Fame

Furr retired in July as head of the Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts at Northwestern State University, having served on faculty since 2000. She was nominated for induction by former students.

53rd annual Porter Forum will address business and sustainability

The forum is made possible by the endowment established by the family and friends of the late J. Walter Porter in recognition of his interest in improving the image of business as a career field for college students and of his concern for moral and ethical standards as expressed in his philosophy of business.

NSU professor’s documentary will premier on STARZ Oct. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Following an acclaimed run on the film festival circuit comes the announcement that award-winning documentary filmmaker and NSU Professor Melody Gilbert’s “Silicone Soul,” which explores the emotional connection some people have to synthetic companions, will have its U.S broadcast premiere beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1 on STARZ TV network.  The feature-length documentary will also be […]

Actor Robert Ri’chard visits Natchitoches, NSU

Northwestern State University President Dr. Chris Maggio introduced TV and film actor Robert Ri’chard, right, to Demon fans during the Sept. 28 football game. Ri’Chard was visiting Natchitoches as a special guest of the 21st annual Creole Heritage Celebration hosted by NSU’s Creole Heritage Center.  Ri’chard was born in Los Angeles in 1983 and is […]

Extra Yard for Teachers: NSU thanks teachers, administrators

Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development honored educators and administrators from throughout the region Sept. 28 part of Extra Yard for Teachers week.  From left are Dr. Kimberly McAlister, dean of college; Jason Rowland, assistant superintendent of administration and personnel in Bossier Parish;  Diane Atkins, chief human resource officer in Caddo Parish;  […]

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