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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 honors veterans during SLC soccer tournament

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science honored veterans as the university played host to the Southland Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament.

The first game’s military honoree was Staff Sergeant Brandi Johnson. Johnson has served in the Army National Guard for over 16 years.  She completed a one-year deployment to Kuwait and is currently the […]

Accounting students earn LCPA scholarships

NATCHITOCHES – Two Northwestern State University students earned scholarships from the Louisiana Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants – Central Louisiana Chapter.

Paige Hedrick of Pollock and Raegan Washington of Natchitoches each earned a $500 scholarship during LCPA annual Round Robin Interviews for junior and senior level accounting students from Northwestern State, Louisiana State University-Alexandria and […]

AT&T Foundation Grants $15,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation

The AT&T Foundation has granted $15,000 to the Northwestern State University Foundation to support scholarships for low-income international students majoring in a STEM career field that are attending Northwestern State University.

Whether it is supporting the development of digital skills or helping cultivate competencies with other core educational skills, AT&T is committed to supporting efforts to […]

NSU’s inaugural Bass Fishing Tournament successful

NATCHITOCHES – Eighty-five teams of anglers competed in Northwestern State University’s inaugural Bass Fishing Tournament Oct. 15.  The event was made possible by presenting sponsor, the Cane River Waterway Commission, with fishing sites that included Cane River, Sibley Lake, Red River and Black Lake.  Proceeds benefit the NSU Fishing Team.

Top prizes are as follows:

1st Place: $10,000 […]

NSU’s ET Department will host Robotics Competition Nov. 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host the Fall 2022 Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show on Wednesday, November 30. All middle schools within a 200-mile radius of Natchitoches are welcome to participate.

The event is planned with educational experiences and social activities for the prospective future college students. Details of the event are posted […]

Day of the Dead Altar for students, faculty and staff Nov. 1-4

NSU’s Department of Fine and Graphic Arts and the Department of English, Languages and Cultural Studies will present a Day of the Dead Altar for all students, faculty and staff. The altar will be on display Nov. 1-4 in Hanchey Gallery.

Day of the Dead is a fusion of Indigenous practices honoring the dead with the […]

ROTC cadets excel at Advanced Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ROTC program announced the results of Cadet performance at this year’s Advanced Camp. Advanced Camp is a 35-day training event designed to develop a Cadet’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and to forge them into tough, adaptable leaders who can thrive in ambiguous and complex environments. Cadets are evaluated on their […]

NSU campuses will host Wellness Week events

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host Wellness Week Nov. 7-10 with activities and events geared toward promoting health and wellness on campus and in the community.

NSU’s Shreveport campus will host a Fall Health Festival and blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at the campus, 1800 Line Avenue. The event will include […]

Work by NSU art faculty to be featured in Shreveport exhibit

NATCHITOCHES – Artwork by Northwestern State University faculty Clyde Downs, Michael Yankowski and the late Dr. Bill Bryant will be on exhibit at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport Nov. 10-Dec. 2 with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20.

Bryant was known for his watercolor paintings and had been a strong influence for […]

NSU plans Title IX celebration to honor women athletes

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Athletics will host a Title IX 50-year celebration in Natchitoches Dec. 9-10.  All former female student-athletes who participated in sports at NSU are invited to participate.

The celebration will begin with a social that is open to the public on Friday, Dec. 9 in the Natchitoches Room in Russell Hall.  A […]

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