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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.

Krewe of Dionysos supports NSU Food Pantry

NATCHITOCHES – The Krewe of Dionysos of Natchitoches donated $500 to the Northwestern State University Food Pantry during NSU’s annual food drive, where volunteers collected non-perishable food items, bottled water, toiletries, personal care items and cash donations for The Pantry.  From left are Trudy Williamson, NSU student volunteer Kacy Young, Phil Rider, Karla Rider, Leonard […]

NSU cookbook available for holiday gifting

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s popular cookbook “In Good Taste” is available for holiday gift-giving.  Proceeds from the cookbook go towards the Elise James Memorial Scholarship presented to students from the Campus Women’s Organization. The cookbook was first introduced in 1989 with a cover and interior drawings by alumna Cheryl Gianforte.  A second printing was […]

NSU named a recipient of HealthC.A.R.E. grant from The Rapides Foundation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University was one of five organizations to be awarded a grant from The Rapides Foundation to address shortages in the Central Louisiana healthcare workforce by developing an ongoing pool of K-12 students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers and are academically prepared to succeed in postsecondary training programs.

The Future of […]

NSU Maker’s Faire Nov. 29-Dec. 1

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will host the annual Maker’s Fair Tuesday, Nov. 29-Thursday, Dec. 1 in Orville Hanchey Gallery.  Hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, and 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday to allow guests attending the Christmas Gala an opportunity to shop.

Students and faculty from the […]

Doctoral candidates earn Research-In-Progress awards

NATCHITOCHES – Five doctoral students from Northwestern State University’s Adult Learning and Development program were selected to speak at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA), a regional conference held in Little Rock, Arkansas, attended by about 350 educators. Ten individuals were chosen to receive a Research-In-Progress award to recognize their outstanding research. Three of those […]

NSU announces realignment of division following VP’s death

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Marcus Jones, president of Northwestern State University, announced plans for oversight of areas formerly under the supervision of Jerry Pierce, NSU’s vice president of External Affairs who passed away last week.

Pending approval from the University of Louisiana System, Dr. Drake Owens will serve as interim executive vice president, overseeing Public Information and […]

NSU Elementary Lab hosts Veteran’s Day program

The 4-H Club at Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School hosted a Veteran’s Day program Nov. 11 to honor those who served the United States Armed Forces.  The program included a slide show of student family members who are veterans, a moment of silence and words from keynote speaker Albert L. Vanzant Jr., Command Sergeant […]

Pierce arrangements: Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday, services 2 p.m. Saturday at FBC

By Doug Ireland

Incomparable impact over 57 years at his beloved alma mater, Northwestern State University, and in his adopted hometown of Natchitoches, along with significant statewide influence in higher education and sports were hallmarks of Jerry Pierce, who died Tuesday in Natchitoches after a brief illness.

Pierce, 83, was executive vice president and professor of journalism […]

Tabor Scholarship established by family dedicated to service

NATCHITOCHES – A new scholarship at Northwestern State University will help a student pursuing a degree in the healthcare field.  The Tabor Family ASN Scholarship is an endowed scholarship that will be presented to a student in first-fourth level clinicals on a needs-based basis.

James and Krystyna Tabor of Shreveport created the […]

Matt Gamble wins Inferno Pitch with Rise and Rotate mobile assistance device

NATCHITOCHES – Matthew Gamble won first prize in the Northwestern State University School of Business Inferno Pitch, a business plan competition that offers NSU students mentoring skill-building for launching entrepreneurial ideas.  Gamble is a senior business administration major from Shelbyville, Texas, and earned $3,000 for pitching a patented design and business plan for […]

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