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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 presents faculty research awards

NATCHITOCHES – Three members of the Northwestern State University faculty were recognized with faculty research awards, presented to individuals who careers have been dedicated to research, scholarly achievement and service to their discipline.

Dr. Sarah McFarland was awarded the Dr. Jean D’Amato Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to a senior faculty member whose career has included […]

NSU Counseling programs earn reaccreditation

NATCHITOCHES – Two counseling specialty areas housed within Northwestern State University’s School of Education were reaffirmed for accreditation through 2031, according to Dr. Katrina Jordan, director of the School.

The Board of Directors of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) met in July to make accreditation decisions regarding NSU’s Master of Arts […]

Demons on Fire: Alayna Bush adds marketing savvy to thriving baking business

This article is the second installment of the “Demons on Fire” series, which highlights the accomplishments of NSU students and recent graduates.  The series is developed by NSU’s Office of Marketing and Branding and the NSU News Bureau.

NATCHITOCHES – Student, content creator and entrepreneur Alayna Bush graduated this summer from Northwestern State University’s Hospitality […]

Counselors from NSU feeder schools meet for LACROA workshop

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted 76 high school guidance counselors and administrators from 10 parishes for an articulation workshop for Zone VI of the Louisiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (LACRAO).

LACRAO is an agency that builds relationships among recruiters, admissions staff, records and registration staff and enrollment managers at Louisiana’s public and […]

School of STEM announces 3 fall events

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics announces three upcoming events in which prospective students can explore career opportunities in STEM fields, meet faculty and fellow students and learn about degree programs.  The School of STEM includes the Department of Biology and Microbiology, the Department of Engineering Technology, the Division […]

NSU, LSMSA leaders discuss Innovation Center partnership with Sen. Cassidy

NATCHITOCHES – Leadership from Northwestern State University and the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts briefed U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy Monday on a joint partnership to develop an innovation center to serve as a business incubator for entrepreneurship with academic and educational components that would benefit the two schools and the community.

The LSMSA/NSU […]

Alexandria student earns scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Martha Hopewell of Alexandria is the 2023 recipient of the Cane River Golden Sisters Scholarship, presented by the Natchitoches philanthropic organization to a female graduate student at Northwestern State University.  Hopewell earned an undergraduate degree in early childhood education at NSU and is pursuing a master’s degree in the School of Education. Pictured […]

Family establishes Nolan Mabile Memorial Scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – The family of the late Nolan Carter Mabile has established a scholarship in his memory through the Northwestern State University Foundation. Mabile, a graduate of Magnolia Bend Academy, was a business administration major and honor student at Northwestern.

Mabile, formerly of Coushatta, was an avid outdoorsman who loved boating, hunting and fishing, especially duck […]

Brunson earns LAECA Souther Award

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Michelle Fazio Brunson, coordinator of Early Childhood programs in Northwestern State University’s School of Education, was selected as the Outstanding Louisiana Early Childhood Association Member by her peers and was awarded the Mildred Souther Award.

In 1975, the Louisiana Early Childhood Association (LAECA) funded the Mildred Souther Award, named for a professor at New […]

Creole Heritage Center sets public meetings to share strategic plans

NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University has developed a strategic plan that reconfirms its mission and will guide its future programing. The public to one of three upcoming information sessions where highlights of the plan will be presented.

According to Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center, development of the […]

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