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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.

Graduating educators recognized with Gold Apple Pins

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development hosted a Gold Apple pinning ceremony for senior students who will graduate this semester with Bachelor’s Degrees in Education and begin their career as educators.  On the front row from left are Jenna Pottmeyer of Dry Creek, Sarah Edelen of Stonewall, Erin Smith […]

English professor earns summer fellowship to study writer Mary Shelley at Oxford

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Nicole Lobdell, assistant professor of English in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University, has been selected for a summer fellowship at the University of Oxford, England, where she will research early biographies on the life of the English writer Mary Shelley (1797-1851), best known for the novel “Frankenstein.”

“The life of […]

Registration open for NSU summer art camps

NATCHITOCHES – Registration is open for Art Camp at Northwestern State University.  There will be two sessions for children, “Robots Everywhere!” and “Pirates and Sea Creatures” for children ages 5-11 and Advanced Projects for Teens for 12-18-year-olds.

“Robots Everywhere” will be June 3-7.  Students will revisit classical works of art with a robot twist and do […]

Art patron honors late husband, announces bequest to NSU Foundation, Art Department

NATCHITOCHES – Carol Kirkland of Natchitoches, an artist, former art teacher and lifelong learner, announced a planned gift to the Northwestern State University Foundation that will benefit students in the Department of Fine and Graphic Art.  Kirkland created the James and Carol Kirkland Scholarship and made the announcement on her birthday April 23.

Kirkland said the […]

Social work students inducted into Phi Alpha honor society

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Pi Delta Chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society for social work students welcomed new members during an April 22 induction ceremony.  The purpose of Phi Alpha is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals.  Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education […]

Volunteers needed for Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

NATCHITOCHES – The 2024 Natchitoches-Northwestern State University Folk Festival is seeking volunteers to join the fun and experience the festival from within. Every year the festival relies on volunteers to help with the various components such as providing security and other positions as needed. Volunteers will work inside air-conditioned Prather Coliseum and will be needed […]

ECO celebrates Earth Day with butterfly release

NATCHITOCHES – Nina Ovalle of Marrero and students in the Environmental Catalyst Organization spearheaded a community butterfly release at Northwestern State University in celebration of Earth Day Monday, April 22. ECO students also distributed refillable water bottles and t-shirts in conjunction with Love the Boot week that encourages Louisianians from all 64 parishes to organize […]

College of Education & Human Development honors students, faculty in spring awards program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern state University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development hosted a spring Honors Convocation April 17 to recognize the academic accomplishments of students and faculty in the School of Education, Department of Health and Human Performance, Department of Military Science, Department of Psychology and Department of Social Work.

 

School of Education honor recipients […]

Demons on Fire – For Natalie Mangandi, involvement is key

NATCHITOCHES – Natalie Mangandi of Shreveport, a senior at Northwestern State University, will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, but through her involvement with many campus organizations, realized that the career path she is most suited for is helping others navigate their academic challenges.  After graduation, she plans to pursue a graduate […]

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