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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.

NSU awards 905 diplomas May 10-11

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 905 degrees to 881 graduates during spring commencement May 11-12.  Graduates collected diplomas for associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates and post-master’s degrees.

Commencement ceremonies were schedule for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 and 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11.  The ceremonies were to be live streamed […]

Criminal Justice grads are first to earn minor in Black Studies

NATCHITOCHES – Two students graduating from Northwestern State University this week are the university’s first to complete the Black Studies minor.  Destyni Murray of Sulphur and Jeremiah Hollins of Bastrop will earn degrees in criminal justice, along with the minor.

The Black Studies minor is a 21-credit hour cross-disciplinary minor within the School of Social Science […]

English Department holds Senior Symposium, Honors Convocation

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Department of English, Languages and Cultural Studies held their annual Senior Symposium and Honors Convocation April 29.

Five seniors presented work during the opening session. They included Tyrenisha James of Brusly reading an excerpt from “Moriah & the Malfunction,” Haley Summerlin of Natchitoches reading an excerpt from the graphic novel […]

Cooksey, Fowler earn Order of Omega Awards

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students Nicholas Cooksey of Bossier City and Blake “Scott” Fowler of Natchitoches were named recipients of the Order of Omega Scholarships, which are intended to support future academic endeavors.

Order of Omega is a Greek honorary organization that recognizes the top five percent of individuals in the fraternity and sorority community.  […]

NSU will host free Astro Robotics Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host the annual Astro STEM Robotics Camp June 5-9.  Registration is free and will be open May 15 through noon Friday, May 19.

The camp will be conducted with synchronous and asynchronous activities for children ages 8-14. Times are 9 a.m.-noon at Williamson Hall on the […]

Tunica-Biloxi, NSU sign agreement to enhance academic, economic development opportunities

NATCHITOCHES – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Northwestern State University signed an agreement May 2 that will advance economic development and research opportunities for both the Tribe and the university. Leaders say the five-year partnership will support the Tribe’s mission of developing educational opportunities for tribal citizens and provide vital workforce development resources for […]

NSU will host three sessions of Summer Art Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will host three sessions of art camp this summer.

All sessions from 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Camp begins each day in Room 205 of the Art Department. (New Fine Arts Building) 140 Central Avenue, on the NSU campus. Drop off is between 12:30-1 p.m. and pick […]

NSU team wins Pelican Cup for Rise and Rotate mobility assistance device

NATCHITOCHES – A team of students from Northwestern State University won the Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup, for Rise and Rotate, a mobility assistance device.  Matthew Gamble, CEO and team leader, along with Hayden Stanley, Chief Research and Development Officer, and Alexander Brown, Chief Information Officer, were named winner of the $25,000 prize for the device, which assists individuals […]

Destination Science Camp set for June 26-30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host Destination Science, a comprehensive science camp, June 26-30.  The experience will include workshops in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, drone technology, veterinary technology, and natural science.

The camp is intended for children 10-14 years of age and not recommended for students who have not completed the 4th grade.  If a […]

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