Leah Jackson, Author at Northwestern State University

HMT program earns ACPHA accreditation, prepares students for broad range of careers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s HMT program has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration and is the only four-year program in Louisiana accredited by the ACPHA. Accreditation acknowledges the program’s high academic and professional standards and affirms its standing among elite hospitality programs nationwide.

NSU’s Hospitality Management […]

Astorga commissions as 2LT in the U.S. Army

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted a commissioning ceremony Monday for ROTC Cadet Arianna Astorga of New Iberia. Astorga graduated from NSU with a bachelor’s degree in health and exercise science with a concentration in pre-occupational therapy and a minor in military leadership. She was commissioned as a second […]

Chloe Hudson named recipient of Lott Oil Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Chloe Hudson of Natchitoches is the recipient of this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship. The award is presented to a Northwestern State University student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co. Hudson is daughter of Allen Hudson, a five-year employee of Lott […]

NSU Inferno Pitch: The Hottest Idea Wins

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business seeks entries for the 2024 Inferno Pitch, a business plan competition that offers NSU students mentoring and skill building and a chance to win big money for big ideas.

Qualifying participant must submit an application and participate in workshops. The top 5 finalists are […]

HMT students gain confidence, professional experience through international internships

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students in the Hospitality Management and Tourism program got a taste of international culture through summer internships abroad. Uriel Rodriguez of Natchitoches worked at a boutique hotel in Spain while Olivia Habetz of Jennings worked at a luxury safari destination in the South African bush. Both said the […]

Genovese praises NSU Shreveport campus as nursing program leader

SHREVEPORT – New Northwestern State University President James Genovese visited the university’s Shreveport campus for the first time Tuesday, meeting with students and faculty while praising the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health’s top-ranked programs. The visit marked a significant opportunity for Genovese to deepen connections with students, faculty and local healthcare partners.

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Colleges introduce new faculty

Northwestern State University welcomed new faculty in the School of Allied Health. On the front row from left are Assistant Professor Jennifer Evans, SAH Director Dr. Tammy Curtis, Assistant Professors Jessica Ferguson, Jessica Despino and Megan Wedgeworth, Associate Professor Larry Arant and Assistant Professor Chelsea McCullin. On the back row are Dr. Kari […]

Child and Family Network staff attend Faculty Institute

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Child and Family Network staff attended NSU’s Fall Faculty Institute. CFN offers a variety of services to assist early learning programs and families in northwest and central Louisiana. Child and Family Network is a part of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development. CFN assists owners and […]

Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize faculty for dedication to students, learning

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored outstanding faculty with Excellence in Teaching Awards. NSU’s Excellence in Teaching Awards are sponsored by the NSU Alumni Association to recognize faculty for tireless devotion to the field of teaching and Northwestern students. Recognized were, from left Nicole Lobdell, assistant professor of English […]

Faculty recognized for outstanding scholarly research

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University faculty Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson, Dr. Rebecca Macijeski, Dr. Sean Bartley and Dr. Hiram “Pete” Gregory were presented with Faculty Research Awards, which recognize faculty who have achieve exemplary milestones in their scholarly and creative research. The awards were presented during the university’s fall Faculty Institute.

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