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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 reps at Barksdale’s Defenders of Liberty Air Show

NATCHITOCHES – Several representatives of Northwestern State University and NSU@Barksdale participated in the Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base last weekend.  Thousands of spectators attended the weekend-long event that showcased both modern and historic military and civilian aircrafts, along with other attractions, such as projects and programs at NSU that focus […]

Inferno Pitch winner advances to Pelican Cup in entrepreneurship competition

NATCHITOCHES – A Northwestern State University student entrepreneur was named a finalist for the Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup, a business competition for college students intended to help students gain critical thinking, team building, presentation and other skills important to career growth.

Matthew Gamble is the team leader for Rise and Rotate, a device he and his stepfather […]

Flavor of Louisiana draws large crowd for scholarship fund raiser

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s spring fund raiser, Flavor of Louisiana raised more than $105,000 this year to support student scholarships, faculty development and academic enhancements. Vendors at the March 17 event offered a variety of seafood dishes and other items for guess to mingle and dance while nibbling samplings of Louisiana seafood prepared in […]

NSU hosts ‘Winning Workshops’ for Many High students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted an event for 60 Sabine Parish high school students with hands-on learning workshops in mindfulness, interviewing skills, resume writing and academic and career opportunities in healthcare and education.

The March 24 “Winning Workshops” hosted by Louisiana Gear Up were the last in a series that took place at NSU this […]

NSU gets approval for Sports and Recreation Management degree

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance received approval to offer a bachelor of science degree in Sports and Recreation Management with coursework set to begin in the Fall 2023 semester. The degree program will provide completers with a foundation for entry into the sport and recreation field and jobs in […]

Dr. Sharon Joy will present concert of original compositions

NATCHITOCHES – Composer, songwriter and music educator Dr. Sharon Joy will present a concert of her original songs, inspired by a variety of cultural traditions. The performance will be at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front Street, Natchitoches, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 31. The concert […]

Tri Sigmas, Pi Kapps awarded Morgan Scholarships

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Alpha Zeta chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity hosted a program to recognize students earning Morgan Extra Mile Scholarships March 20.

David Morgan, a 1973 NSU graduate and alumnus of NSU’s Beta Omicron Chapter, established the “Extra Mile” Scholarship in 2008 to […]

OID will host dynamic speaker for Women’s History Month

NATCHITOCHES – Northwester State University’s Office of Inclusion and Diversity will celebrate Women’s History Month by hosing a talk by Dr. Becky Martinez, with a presentation titled “Finding Your Voice, Influence and Liberation.” The program will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the Lucile Hendrick Room on the first floor of the Student […]

NSU honors 2023 class of Distinguished Communications Professionals

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts honored several individuals as Distinguished Communications Professionals March 17.   This year’s honorees were Gary Fields, Robert Gentry, Doug Ireland, the late Carley McCord, Dan McDonald, Jim Mustian, Denise Lewis Patrick, the late Jerry Pierce and Tom Whitehead.  Created in 2021, the Distinguished […]

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