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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.

Military Science, Demon Regiment host Military Ball

By Sid Hall,

Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In an event steeped in military tradition, Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science co-hosted their annual military ball with their alumni organization, the Northwestern Demon Regiment, Saturday, April 13.  The ball featured graduating seniors presented through an Arch of Steel, formal toasts, the Fallen […]

NSU Research Day will be April 18

NATCHITOCHES – The Research Council at Northwestern State University will hold the 37th annual Research Day Thursday, April 18.  Research Day provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and undergraduate and graduate students to present their scholarly work and/or creative projects that cover a variety of disciplines that include science, literary studies, history and political science, […]

Reception for Mary Linn Wernet exhibit April 24

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library will host a reception for the exhibition “Wunderkammer:  A Celebration of Mary Linn Wernet.”  The event will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in the Cammie G. Henry Research Center on the third floor of the library, Room 301. The community is invited. Punch, […]

NSU will host Golden Jubilee for Class of 1974

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will honor the Class of 1974 during the class’s Golden Jubilee celebration May 9-10.  The program will include the presentation of 50-year diplomas, receptions and other events to honor the class and graduates from prevous years.

Check-in will begin 8 a.m. Thursday, May 9 in the President’s Room of the Sylvan […]

Spring commencement May 8-9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Spring Commencement exercises Wednesday, May 8-Thursday, May 9 in Prather Coliseum.

During ceremonies at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, diplomas will be awarded to graduates in the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development.

During ceremonies at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, […]

Educator, advocate CFN’s Albarado honored by S-B African American Chamber

NATCHITOCHES – A Northwestern State University early childhood professional is among several accomplished women recognized as a CelebrateHER honoree by the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce.  Melanie LeDay-Albarado is a childcare specialist, master coach and program coordinator for CDA (Child Development Associate) and ECAC (Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate) programs at Northwestern State University’s Child […]

Nominations open for Long Purple Line

NATCHITOCHES – Nominations are open for Northwestern State University’s Long Purple Line through June 2.

The Long Purple Line was established in 1990 to provide recognition and appreciation to individuals whose career accomplishments or service to their fellow man have enhanced the reputation and prestige of Northwestern State.  Selection may be based upon past or continuing […]

Culinary Arts students will prepare Greek Chicken Bowls to go

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University culinary arts students are offering lunch to go from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 11.  Plates are $20 each and can be picked up at the Culinary Arts Building behind the Student Union.

Students will prepare a Greek Chicken Bowl that will include a bed of citrus rice with savory Greek […]

NSU will offer CLE sessions April 23

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business will offer spring Continuing Legal Education courses Tuesday, April 23 in the Natchitoches Room in Russell Hall.

Registration is available at:  https://NSU-CLE-spring-2024.eventbrite.com.

The agenda is as follows.

8 a.m. – Welcome

8:05-9:05 a.m. – Risk Management in the Hospitality Business:  A General Overview with Dr. Valerie Salter, Ph.D., MHA, NSU

9:10-10:10 a.m. – […]

Got a secret? Watson Library wants yours

NATCHITOCHES – If you’ve got a secret you just can’t keep, Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Library has an exhibit for you.  The library is presenting “Postsecret Project” April 8-May 10.

PostSecret (postsecret.com) is an ongoing art project created by Frank Warren in 2004.  The concept is that anonymous people decorate a postcard and portray a secret […]

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