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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.

Staff Sergeant Brandon Bullock named honorary captain at NSU football game

Oct. 12, 2024

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Staff Sergeant Brandon Bullock the honorary captain during its football game on October 12.

Serving in the Louisiana Army […]

Award-winning ‘Latino Living’ podcast kicks Off Season 3

October 10, 2024

By Valentina Puac, (Sophomore, Secondary Education) – ‘Latino Living’ Marketing Coordinator

NATCHITOCHES – With new broadcast equipment, a new stage design and a fresh set of modern topics, Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association’s podcast, “Latino Living,” is kicking off Season 3.

The season’s first episode […]

Coach Mike McConathy returning to Northwestern State

October 10, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – Mike McConathy – coach, servant-leader, mentor and ambassador – is returning to Northwestern State University to serve as a special advisor to new President James Genovese.

McConathy will utilize his skills in fostering relationships and his vast professional network to reinforce recruiting and external support for […]

Proceeds from Lott Oil’s ‘Fuel Their Future’ pump presented to NSU Foundation

NATCHITOCHES – Executives from Shop A Lott parent company Lott Oil presented proceeds from the “Fuel Their Future” purple gas pump to the NSU Foundation.  This past May, the company announced that a portion of proceeds from Pump #1 at Shop A Lott/Chevron, 620 South Drive, Natchitoches, will support Northwestern State scholarships.  Lott Oil Director […]

The Moth highlights narratives by NSU storytellers

October 8, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students opened up about personal experiences and drafted true stories centered on change that were presented before a live audience last weekend. A two-day workshop led by Story Slam instructors from The Moth culminated in presentations that students said were empowering, inspirational and impactful […]

Dr. Susan Steele-Moses named Outstanding Louisianian: Nursing

October 4, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Susan Steele-Moses, associate professor, statistician and methodologist in Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing, was named Louisianian of the Year for Nursing by Louisiana Life Magazine.

 Steele-Moses, a resident of Baton Rouge, made the list that is annually compiled by editors to recognize artists, athletes, […]

Northwestern State ET Department kicks off Manufacturing Month connecting high schoolers with industry partners

NATCHITOCHES – About 100 students from five area high schools competed in math puzzles, built electronic circuit boards and constructed towers from spaghetti during the 7th annual Engineering Technology Symposium at Northwestern State University Friday.

The event, acknowledging October as Manufacturing Month, drew students from Bossier High, Many, Natchitoches Central, Alexandria and […]

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