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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.

Jefferson Highway marker unveiled at NSU

A new sign marks the spot that was once the site of a Jefferson Highway Tourist Camp that opened in Natchitoches in 1922. The location, where Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Library is today, was once a popular spot for motorists traveling the intracontinental Jefferson Highway that stretched “From Pine to Palm,” Winnipeg, Canada […]

Alumni can donate caps and gowns for new NSU grads

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University graduates and alumni are invited to donate NSU caps and gowns for upcoming graduates who may not be able to purchase regalia.  Dr. Jennifer Shaw, a research associate in the Department of Social Work, is coordinating the Regalia Closet.  The “Gowns for Grads” endeavor aims to help students who are […]

HMT students will host Daddy-Daughter (and Family) dance

NATCHITOCHES – Area families are invited to attend a night of Ties and Tiaras as Northwestern State University’s Hospitality Management and Tourism students host a father-daughter dance that additional family members are welcome to attend. The event will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 in the Lucile Hendrick Room on the first floor of […]

Phi Beta Delta announces 2023 inductees

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eta Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars inducted 15 new members this spring.

This year’s faculty and staff inductees are Brittany Broussard, Psychology; Mary Fair, Business; Mirla Gonzales-Enrique, Art; Thamsanqa Jongile, Hospitality; Rebecca Macijeski, English;  Rachel Marsh, Hospitality; Simon Njeri, Computer Information Systems; Rebecca Riall and […]

Cadets, alumni honored during Demon Battalion Military Ball

NATCHITOCHES – Cadet Michael Shamblin was awarded the MG (R) Erbon W. Wise Touchstone Award and three distinguished alumni were inducted into the Demon Regiment’s Hall of Fame during the 73rd annual Demon Battalion Military Ball April 15.  NSU’s Department of Military Science annually hosts the event to honor graduating ROTC cadets and recognize supporters […]

Watson Library rededication set for April 24

NATCHITOCHES – University Libraries at Northwestern State University will hold a rededication ceremony to close a year-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library on the school’s main campus in Natchitoches. The rededication will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, April 24.  The public is invited.

The rededication is […]

Walter Porter Experience connects business students with industry partners

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology hosted the Walter Porter Experience April 11-14 week with a series of speakers and events designed to bridge the gap between the college campus and real business experience.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana human resources experts […]

NSU, LCTCS sign transfer agreement

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System signed an agreement that will allow students who earn specific associate degrees at an LCTCS college to transfer into NSU with junior level status to pursue bachelor’s degrees in business or allied health. The articulation agreement cuts through red tape and creates […]

NSU-TV News Service professor, students lauded for local news coverage

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Professor of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts Dr. Nick Taylor is one of 33 faculty leaders from colleges across the United States to be named a Faculty Champion for his role in encouraging students to produce and share community news in their local news outlets.  The distinction comes with […]

Nominations open for Long Purple Line

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is seeking nominations for inductees into the Long Purple Line, the university’s alumni hall of distinction.

The Long Purple Line was established to provide recognition and appreciation to individuals whose career accomplishments or service to their fellow man have enhanced the reputation and prestige of Northwestern State.  Selection may be based […]

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