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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.

ROTC cadets excel at Advanced Camp

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ROTC program announced the results of Cadet performance at this year’s Advanced Camp. Advanced Camp is a 35-day training event designed to develop a Cadet’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and to forge them into tough, adaptable leaders who can thrive in ambiguous and complex environments. Cadets are evaluated on their […]

NSU campuses will host Wellness Week events

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host Wellness Week Nov. 7-10 with activities and events geared toward promoting health and wellness on campus and in the community.

NSU’s Shreveport campus will host a Fall Health Festival and blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at the campus, 1800 Line Avenue. The event will include […]

Work by NSU art faculty to be featured in Shreveport exhibit

NATCHITOCHES – Artwork by Northwestern State University faculty Clyde Downs, Michael Yankowski and the late Dr. Bill Bryant will be on exhibit at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport Nov. 10-Dec. 2 with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20.

Bryant was known for his watercolor paintings and had been a strong influence for […]

NSU honors Distinguished Educators

Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development recognized this year’s inductees into the Hall of Distinguished Educators.  Honorees were, from left, Lisa Blakeway Lohman, Dr. Patsy Sanson Jenkins, Sheila Cole Warner, Emilyn Horton, Dr. Bob Gillan and Walter “Willy” Paz.  To be selected, individuals must have graduated from NSU with an undergraduate […]

Webster Parish educator named LSC’s 2022 Outstanding Alumnus

NATCHITOCHES – John Dillon of Athens, center, was named the Jimmy D. Long, Sr., Louisiana Scholars’ College Distinguished Alumnus of 2022.  Dillon was recognized during Northwestern State University Homecoming festivities Oct. 22 and congratulated by LSC Director Dr. Tyler Travillion, left, and Dr. Margaret Cochran, professor of ecology and mathematics.  A 1997 graduate of the […]

NSU presents 2022 Homecoming Honor Court

NATCHITOCHES – Bailey Willis of Opelousas and Ebenezer “Eb” Aggrey of Baton Rouge were presented as queen and king of the 2022 Homecoming Honor Court at Northwestern State University.

Willis is a junior secondary education major and is the daughter of Christopher Willis and Alvada Willis. She is president of the Student Government Association and the […]

Mr. and Miss NSU recognized

NATCHITOCHES – Morgan “Meaux” Landry of New Iberia was named Miss NSU and Jonatan Jimenez of Bossier City was named Mr. NSU at Northwestern State University.  They were presented at Northwestern State University’s Homecoming football game Oct. 22, were both were also recognized as part of the Honor Court.

Landry is a senior biology pre-med major […]

NSU honors distinguished alumni at Long Purple Line induction

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored six alumni by inducting them into the University’s alumni hall of distinction, the Long Purple Line, as part of Homecoming Festivities Oct. 21. The individuals were recognized during an annual luncheon and induction program with friends, family and supports in attendance.

The 2022 inductees are Tommy Chester and Lola Dunahoe […]

McDowell recognized as Homecoming guest captain

By Sid Hall

Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

 

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named First Sergeant Raymond McDowell the honorary captain of the Oct. 22  Homecoming football game.

For over 25 years, First Sergeant McDowell has served the Army and Army Reserve […]

Exhibit of art collected by faculty, administrators will open Monday

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will present an exhibition of artwork from the personal collections of faculty and administrators. The exhibit, curated by Matt DeFord and Nina Murray, will open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. The show will run through Dec. 9 in Orville Hanchey […]

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