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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.

‘Latino Living’ podcast earns Telly Awards

By Dr. Nick Taylor, Assistant Professor

New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts

NATCHITOCHES –The announcement of the 2024 Telly Awards was cause for celebration for m,embers of Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association. The HSJA produced podcast “Latino Living” earned two Tellys during this award cycle.  Podcasts Season […]

Artist Edgar Cano will host open studio June 20

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Assistant Professor of Art Edgar Cano Lopez will host an “Open Studio” beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 20.  Cano’s studio is located in Room 105 of the University Printing building on campus.  The public is invited to attend.

Cano, an award-winning pop-surrealist, will show about 70 […]

DYK bass tournament brings in more than $43,000

NATCHITOCHES –Three incoming Northwestern State University students were named recipients of this year’s Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarships.  They are Ayden Slack of Vivian and Caleb Johnson and Colin Cosenza, both of Many, who will join NSU’s competitive Bass Fishing Team.

The scholarships are funded by the Poche family through proceeds […]

Nurse/educator Dr. Sharonda Johnson: DNP program honed leadership and clinical skills

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Sharonda Johnson of Lafayette, a passionate nurse and nurse educator, believes in making a meaningful impact on patient care and healthcare systems, and that continuous learning and advanced education are essential in meeting that goal. To that end, she earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) through Northwestern State University’s College of […]

ET Department hosts Robotics Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Caroline Church, Lauren Bryant and Riya Weber ran a robot through an accuracy trial, a competition in which the device picks up a tennis ball and deposits it in a small container, during Week 2 of Robotics Camp at Northwestern State University. The three were among several middle school students who […]

Bossier City alumna gives back to NSU in memory of late mom

NATCHITOCHES – A Bossier City businesswoman has created an endowed scholarship in memory of her mother to benefit a female student attending Northwestern State University. Britney Burton Spivey created the Lisa Conklin Burton Scholarship through a donation to the NSU Foundation. Preference will be given to women who are members of Sigma Sigma […]

Electronic music pioneer Neil Rolnick in concert June 7

NATCHITOCHES – Electronic and electro acoustic composer and musician Neil Rolnick will appear in concert at Northwestern State University at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 in Magale Recital Hall.  Rolnick will present “WakeUp: mashups & laptop performances,” accompanied by art visuals by artists such as filmmaker Barbara Hammer.

The event is sponsored […]

Dr. Jarred Sepulvado discusses challenges, rewards of completing NSU’s Nurse Anesthesia doctoral program

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Jarred Sepulvado, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Bossier City said the journey through Northwestern State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program was challenging, time-consuming and definitely worth the sacrifice.  Sepulvado, who works at Willis-Knighton Bossier, completed the DNP concentration in nurse anesthesia this past December and continues to […]

Junior Robotics Camp a ‘vibrant and energetic’ success

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology hosted Junior Robotics Camp last week with 32 fourth-sixth graders representing several Natchitoches Parish schools participating.  “The camp was a fantastic experience, filled with fun and learning for all participants,” said Dr. Shahriar Hossain, professor and interim department chair.  Hossain, along with Dr. Moftah Ali and Dr. […]

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