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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.

40th annual Folk Festival spotlights rich, diverse culture of Louisiana

By Dr. Shane Rasmussen

Photos by Chris Reich, NSU Photo Services

 

NATCHITOCHES – The audience at the 40th annual Natchitoches-Northwestern State University Folk Festival held on July 26-27 was entertained and educated about the rich and diverse cultural offerings of the state. The Festival featured traditional Louisiana foods, Kidfest activities, music, traditional crafts, narrative sessions, musical informances, […]

NSU will participate in upcoming events to promote AMT program

Northwestern State University will participate in two upcoming events to promote the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) GeauxFAME program, a partnership between NSU, Central Louisiana Technical Community College and Natchitoches Community Alliance.

Grad student work to be featured in dual art exhibition

NATCHITOCHES – The Bossier City Arts Council and East Bank Gallery are hosting a dual art show featuring the talents of Whitney Tates and Hillary Frazier, a Northwestern State University graduate student.  An artist’s reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the Gallery, 630 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City.

 

Frazier is an award-winning […]

ADVANCE program completes 31st year

The ADVANCE Program for Young Scholars completed its 31st summer program from July 7-27 at Northwestern State University. The three-week academic and residential program is a collaborative effort with Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) and is tailored for gifted students who are rising 8th – 12th graders.

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