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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 ghost Isabella gets Legends and Lore sign on Normal Hill

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recently installed a marker for Isabella, the university’s resident ghost. The marker is located on Normal Hill, the oldest part of the campus, near the three columns that were once part of the Bullard mansion.

The marker was paid for by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, which awards […]

After decades of leadership in higher education, Dr. Bill Muse is giving back to his alma mater

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Foundation announces a new endowed scholarship that honors a distinguished graduate, Dr. William “Billy” Muse of Cincinnati, Ohio, an alumnus of the university who was president of the University of Akron from 1984-1992, Auburn University from 1992-2001 and chancellor of East Carolina University from 2001-2003.

The Dr. William “Billy” Muse […]

‘Czechs in the Southern U.S.’ lecture Oct. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Cammie G. Henry Research Center will host a lecture on the development of selected Czech settlements in the South. Dr. Martin Nekola will discuss his ongoing research on the topic in a lecture titled “Czechs in the Southern USA:  History, Places and Opportunities for Further Research.”

The lecture will take place […]

October is Creole Heritage Month in Louisiana

By Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center, Northwestern State University

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University is proud to acknowledge October as Creole Heritage Month in the state of Louisiana.

To mark the occasion, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a Commendation recognizing the month as a time […]

NSU names athletic facilities Donald G. Kelly Athletic Complex

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University unveiled signage designating the school’s athletic fieldhouse and surrounding facilities as the Donald G. Kelly Athletic Complex during the Sept. 30 football game.  Kelly and family were recognized, along with his contributions to NSU while serving in state government for more than two decades.

A prominent alumnus and student-athlete, Kelly served […]

NSU IR professional Claspill named a ULS Fellow

NATCHITOCHES – Kelsey Claspill, a data analyst in the Office of Institutional Research at Northwestern State University, has been selected as one of two Data Analyst Fellows by the University of Louisiana System, along with Blake Robért of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

As part of this fellowship, Claspill and Robért will lead system-level tasks […]

School of Education faculty recognized

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Education recognized faculty and staff with departmental awards.  The winners were nominated and voted upon by their peers in the School of Education.

Dr. Greg Bouck, associate professor of special education, was awarded the Excellence in Inclusion Award presented to the faculty or staff member who has shown great […]

Student, industry reps invited to ET Symposium

NATCHITOCHES – In celebration of October as National Manufacturing Month, Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology is organizing the 6th annual Engineering Technology Symposium.  This year’s theme is “Creative problem-solving.”

The event will be from 8 a.m.-noon Monday, October 23 in the Student Union Ballroom. Regional manufacturers will participate to offer information about their companies […]

Kelly named honorary captain for Sept. 30 football game

By Margaret Bell

Facilitator of Military Science / Office Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named First Sergeant Edward Kelly, U.S. Army Retired, the honorary captain during the Demon football game on Sept. 30.

For over 23 years, Kelly served the U.S. Army Transportation […]

Creole Heritage Center will celebrate 25th anniversary with two upcoming events

By Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University invites the public to attend two events this October as it celebrates its 25th anniversary and continues to recognize Louisiana Creoles and their contributions to communities, the nation and the world.

From 5 to 7 p.m. on […]

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