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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.

Mama’s and Papa’s are Bayou sponsors as well as vendors for Flavor of Louisiana

Mama’s Oyster House and Papa’s Bar and Grill in downtown Natchitoches will be among the featured restaurants participating in Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring seafood fund raiser and celebration of spring.  Mama’s and Papa’s are also a Bayou Sponsor for the event that will feature Louisiana seafood, along with entertainment, prizes and more. […]

Antoine takes 3rd in MAA student competition

NATCHITOCHES – Kelston Antoine, a Northwestern State University mathematics major from St. Martinville, earned third place in the student presentation competition at the Louisiana/Mississippi Mathematical Association of America section meeting held at the University of Mississippi March 2-4. Antoine’s paper and presentation were on “Candy Crush Combinatorics,” in which she examined calculating the number of […]

High schoolers get hands on experience at Science Showcase

NATCHITOCHES – Natchitoches Central High School student Destiny Holmes participated in a clinical simulation with Dr. Doug Landry, coordinator of the Veterinary Technology program at Northwestern State University March 3.  Holmes and other high school students explored labs and classrooms during the annual Science Showcase hosted by the School of Biological and Physical Sciences March […]

Flavor of Louisiana sponsorship deadline extended to March 9

NATCHITOCHES – The deadline to become a sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring seafood festival and most popular fund raiser, has been extended to Thursday, March 9.

Flavor of Louisiana will be Friday, March 17 in Prather Coliseum.  Doors open at 6 p.m. but Louisiana sponsors ($5,000), Bayou sponsors ($2,500) and Magnolia sponsors […]

Sabine Parish high schools participate in ACT Boot Camp

NATCHITOCHES – High school students from Negreet, Florien and Ebarb high schools attended a one-day intensive ACT Boot Camp at Northwestern State University March 3.

“Our goal is to help prepare these students for state-wide ACT testing planned for later this month,” said Steve Gruesbeck, executive director of La GEAR UP. “Students participated in interactive, hands-on […]

Hunter Lundy is a Bayou sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

Hunter Lundy is a Bayou Sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, NSU’s spring fund raiser that will take place Friday, March 17 in Prather Coliseum.  Doors open at 6 p.m. but Louisiana sponsors ($5,000), Bayou sponsors ($2,500) and Magnolia sponsors ($1,000) will be treated to a sponsors-only happy hour from 5-6 p.m., along with signage, media […]

Career Center hosts open house

NATCHITOCHES – Sarah Burkhalter, job location and development officer with the NSU Career Center, gave a tour of the Career Center’s new location for students Mariah Kador of Oscar and Blake Chustz of Ventress Thursday.  In addition to a tour of the new suite and refreshments, students were eligible to win prizes for stopping by […]

Hollenshead is Flavor of Louisiana Magnolia sponsor

Michelle Hollenshead is a Magnolia Sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana. Flavor of Louisiana will take place Friday, March 17 in Prather Coliseum. The spring seafood festival and scholarship fund raiser will feature chefs and vendors from around the state offering samplings of Louisiana seafood cuisine and options for non-seafood eaters. For more information on Flavor of Louisiana […]

NSU will host Honors Week to recognize campus honor societies

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host Honors Week March 6-10 to celebrate the university’s honor societies, organizations that recognize student achievement in academics, research, leadership and service.

“NSU’s honor societies enrich campus life by improving student engagement, providing opportunities to participate in community impact projects and encouraging success inside and outside the classroom,” said Reatha […]

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