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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.

Artificial Intelligence Club

Faculty in NSU’s School of STEM have formed an Artificial Intelligence Club that meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. in Fournet Hall Room 123 to explore mathematics, algorithms and the latest advancements in the field.  At a recent meeting, Dr. Xinjia Chen and Dr. Nabin Sapkota, Engineering Technology; Dr. Damien Tristant, Physics, and […]

Demon tailgate will precede Saturday’s SFA game

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Demon fans can join other alumni and friends for a pregame meal in advance of the football game versus Stephen F. Austin.  The gathering will start 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Barkeeps Eatery and Taps, 3308 North St., Nacogdoches, Texas.

Game tickets are also available for […]

NSU hosts Caddo, Rapides students for Art Extravaganza

Assistant Professor of Art Edgar Cano, center, gave tips to high school students from Caddo and Rapides parishes during Art Extravaganza Sept. 26., hosted by Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Arts. The students participated in printmaking, fiber arts, drawing, painting and sculpture workshops. Information […]

Math 4 Fun creates community for Ark-La-Tex math teachers

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Mathematics held the inaugural Math 4 Fun event Sept. 21 bringing together 27 teachers from Natchitoches, Sabine, Red River, Desoto, Bossier and Caddo parishes as well as the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, NSU and East Texas Baptist University.

Dr. Judith Covington, […]

High schoolers get their hands on bugs, drones and more during NSU STEM Day

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hosted more than 450 high school students from around the state for Fall STEM Day Friday, Sept. 27.  Students toured labs, participated in hands-on games and experiments and spoke with NSU students and faculty about degree programs, career paths, scholarships […]

Hall of Distinguished Educators induction set for Oct. 26

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development announces individuals who will inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Educators during Homecoming festivities.

Honorees are Andrea Martin, William “Bill” Morrison and Julio Torro.  Jonathan Parish will be honored as Outstanding Young Professional.

A reception for the honorees will […]

Cooking for a Cause chef challenge will take place at NSU Oct. 2

Event raises awareness of college food insecurity

NATCHITOCHES – Two chefs will go head-to-head Oct. 1-2 to help address food insecurity on college campuses.  Northwestern State University Chef Jimier Anderson and Centenary College Chef Chef Norman Hunt will compete for votes in the inaugural Cooking for a Cause event sponsored by […]

NSU/NRMC Lunch and Learn will focus on interdisciplinary collaboration

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center have partnered to offer a series of Lunch and Learn sessions that qualify as continuing education for helping professionals.

The series will continue at noon Friday, Sept. 27 in the NRMC Listach Conference Room.  This month’s session is […]

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