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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.

Juror named for NSU’s Hotter ‘N Hell art exhibition

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Art Demons are turning up the heat this summer with a juried exhibition of pyrotechnical art by artists from across the United States.

The “Hotter ‘N Hell National Art Exhibition” encompasses all art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, for example: ceramics, glass-casting, welded sculpture, […]

Foundation Board members are Title sponsors of Flavor of Louisiana

NSU Foundation Board Members Jo Pease, Tommy Wright and Wes Breeden are Title Sponsors for the upcoming Flavor of Louisiana, which will take place in Prather Coliseum beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, March 17. In addition to seafood samplings from chefs and vendors from around Louisiana, the event will also feature music, dancing, raffles and more, along […]

BOM Bank is a Louisiana sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

BOM Bank is a Louisiana Sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring fund raiser. Flavor of Louisiana will take place Friday, March 17 in Prather Coliseum and will feature seafood offerings prepared by chefs from around the state. From left are BOM and NSU staff Carrie Hough, Donovan Ohnoutka, Jill Bankston, Cristy Bernard and Tiffany […]

Groundbreaking for new academic building set for March 14

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for the school’s new academic building at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14.  The new facility, which will replace Kyser Hall, will be located on Sam Sibley Drive, on the site of the former Caddo Hall, which was recently razed.

Gov. John Bel Edwards and other state […]

Flavor of Louisiana sponsorships available through March 1

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches Tourist Commission is a Magnolia ($1,000) sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring fund raiser and seafood extravaganza.  As a Magnolia sponsor, the organization will receive reserved seating for four, media promotion, a special gift and an invitation to a sponsor’s only happy hour preparty.  Sponsorships are also available […]

Ernest’s among featured chefs at Flavor of Louisiana

Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant will be a featured chef at Flavor of Louisiana, NSU’s spring fund raiser and seafood festival.  The event will feature seafood offerings prepared by chefs from around the state. Flavor of Louisiana will take place Friday, March 17 in Prather Coliseum and will begin at 6 p.m. Sponsorships will be available until March […]

Many High, Broadmoor, Scotlandville students participate in GEAR UP event

NATCHITOCHES – About 100 students from Broadmoor High School and Scotlandville High School in Baton Rouge and Many High School participated in Northwestern State University’s second Experiential Learning Day Feb. 24.

Hosted by Louisiana GEAR UP, the day’s focus was on ACT prep as students learned test-taking tips in English, science, math and reading led by […]

Science Showcase set for March 3

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Biological and Physical Sciences will host the annual Science Showcase that gives high schoolers an opportunity to experience a day in the life of a science major.  Events will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 3. There is no cost to participate.

Faculty, staff and students from the department […]

Chicola is Magnolia sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

Thank you, Monty Chicola for being an official Magnolia Sponsor for Flavor of Louisiana. We appreciate your continued commitment to Northwestern State University. Pictured are Jill Bankston, director of Development; Alyssa Austin, Sophie Cooper, Monty Chicola and Mekayla Jenkins. Flavor of Louisiana will take place March 17th at 6 p. m. For more information, visit nsula.edu/fol […]

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