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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.

Student research, performances, service highlighted as NSU hosts UL System Academic Summit

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted the University of Louisiana System Academic Summit April 20-21, an event to showcase research presentations, artistic performances and service-learning projects covering a range of academic disciplines by students in the nine-university system.  The summit provides a forum for discussions, networking and interdisciplinary studies as scholars from each institution share […]

Comm students visit Fort Polk

Students from Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communications Arts visited Fort Polk as part of a multimedia strategic communication campaign project for the Joint Readiness Training Center. Objectives were to help JRTC find qualified candidates for available job positions at Fort Polk, rectify misperceptions about Fort Polk and recruit student interns […]

Student-produced documentary shorts will be screened April 24

NATCHITOCHES – The public is invited to a documentary showcase featuring short films by Northwestern State University COMM4240 students. Screenings will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, April 24 in the Varnado Hall Ballroom. There is no charge for admission and all are welcome.

The student filmmakers are Kelsie Campbell, Lia Portillo Cantarero, Michantwana Lacey, Destin Lopez, James Lowring […]

NSU gets 10 trash receptacles through KBL grant

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University was selected as one of the 98 recipients of the 2023 Keep Louisiana Beautiful trash receptacle grant program made possible with funding from the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. NSU has installed 10 trash receptacles around campus in high traffic and high pedestrian areas.

Through the […]

Living Library discusses what does it mean to be an NSU Demon

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Eugene P. Watson Library presented the Spring 2023 Living Library Collection focused on what it means to be an athlete at NSU.  Participants on the panel of current and former Demon athletes and coaches discussed their experiences on and off and field and the impact it had on their lives.

Panelists […]

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 […]

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