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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 reports waste audit to Keep Louisiana Beautiful

NATCHITOCHES –A group of Northwestern State University staff and student volunteers conducted a campus waste audit, which is a requirement for the university to remain a Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliate.

According to KLB, “The purpose of a waste audit includes identifying the types of waste generated at university/college and estimating the weight and volume of the […]

Call for Papers issued for Louisiana Studies Conference

NATCHITOCHES – The 15th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference will be held September 23, 2023, at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The conference committee is now accepting presentation proposals for the upcoming conference. Presentation proposals on any aspect of the 2023 conference theme “Louisiana Works,” as well as creative texts by, about, and/or for Louisiana […]

Hispanic Student Journalists launch podcast series

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Hispanic Student Journalist Association (HSJA) produced the first of a series of podcasts planned for this semester. Titled, “Latino Living,” HSJA student-members are producing the series, which is recorded in the New Media, Journalism and Communications Arts Podcast Studio under the guidance of Assistant Professor Dr. Nick Taylor.

In the first episode, […]

Prather seating will be named for Jerry Pierce

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will dedicate seating in Prather Coliseum in memory of Jerry Pierce, who served the university as an administrator, communicator and ambassador and for over 57 years.   The dedication will take place during halftime of the NSU men’s basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 16.  The game will begin at 8 p.m. […]

ADVANCE seeking applications for Summer 2023

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ADVANCE Program will host its 35th session July 2 – 22, 2023. The ADVANCE Program is a three-week residential program that academically challenges and socially engages academically motivated students who are currently in 7th – 11th grades. The program’s website, www.nsula.edu/advance, has been updated, and an online application is […]

NSU Speech and Debate team begin competition

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Speech and Debate team attended their first 2023 tournament at the University of Arkansas  last weekend where they competed in individual events and individual debates.

At the Southern Forensics Championship Tournament, Akira Johnson, a freshman competitor, placed in both individual competitions in which she competed, winning Louisiana Champion: Program Oral Interpretation […]

NSU launches updated, user-friendly campus calendar

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has launched an updated version of its campus calendar to provide an easy way for students, alumni and supporters to stay up to date on events hosted by the university.

The calendar can be accessed at www.nsula.edu.  The calendar tab is located on the right side of the main page […]

NSU hosts Sabine students for Experiential Learning Day

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted the first of this semester’s Louisiana GEAR Up events by presenting an Experiential Learning Day for 110 Sabine Parish high school students Jan 27. Activities included an ACT Prep Workshop led by School of Education professors and the Winning Workshop Series which focuses on mindfulness and career readiness.

Students from […]

NSU commemorates Title IX

The Northwestern State University Athletic Department hosted a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, a federal civil rights law that bars sex discrimination in the nation’s schools.  Signed June 23, 1972,  Title IX is best known for unlocking educational and athletic opportunities.

The program specifically honored pioneer women athletes who […]

NSU will present Flavor of Louisiana March 17

Jan. 26, 2023

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host Flavor of Louisiana, the university’s most popular fund raiser, Friday, March 17 in Prather Coliseum.

Flavor of Louisiana is presented in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Board and the NSU Foundation and showcases specialty seafood dishes prepared by restaurateurs, chefs and caterers from around the state, along […]

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