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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.

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. […]

Dr. Marcus Jones will rejoin ULS staff

NATCHITOCHES – The following message was distributed to faculty, staff and students Friday, May 31 by Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones.  Jones made the announcement in tandem with communication from the University of Louisiana System office.

Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, and Natchitoches Community,

It is with gratitude that I announce my departure as President of […]

4.0 students named to Spring President’s List

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University announces the names of 498 students named to the President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester.  Students on the President’s List must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and have a grade point average of 4.0.

For questions regarding the President’s List, contact the NSU Registrar’s Office at (318) 357- 6171 or […]

NSU pool sets hours, will host swimming lessons

NATCHITOCHES – The pool at Northwestern State University Recreation Complex will open at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Hours will be 2-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.  The pool will be closed Mondays.

NSU faculty/staff memberships are available for $160 (individual) and $200 (family).  NSU students with a current student ID can swim for free. Public memberships are available […]

NSU gets approval for Master of Social Work degree

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University received approval from the Louisiana Board of Regents to offer a Master of Social Work degree.  The program will be offered completely online and will build upon NSU’s existing Bachelor of Social Work that graduates about 50 students per year.

“The MSW program will help address the dearth of the mental […]

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