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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.

Social Work Dept. will host dialogue on race, cultural competence, self-care

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work and Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society will host a dialogue session, “Courageous Conversations:  Race, Cultural Competence and Self-Care,” for social workers and Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). The event is free and open to the public and qualifies for three hours of ethics […]

NSU closed due to severe weather

NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will be close Tuesday, March 22 due to severe weather conditions.

Heavy rains and high winds could cause power outages and flash flooding. Individuals should exercise caution if traveling on roads. Administrator will monitor local conditions and provide updates as needed.

With students on spring break this week, the effects […]

Antoon Golf Tournament June 4

NATCHITOCHES – The Johnny Antoon Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by the NSU Foundation, has been set for Saturday, June 4 at Northwestern Hills Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the Johnny Antoon Scholarship, established to honor the Natchitoches businessman and long-time NSU supporter.

The festivities will begin with a pre-party from 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 3 at […]

Earline Hart Andrews, NSU’s oldest graduate, has died at age 111

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s oldest graduate has died.  Earline Hart Andrews, 111, died Wednesday, March 16.  Andrews graduated from Louisiana Normal, as NSU was then known, in 1931, and spent 43 years teaching in Texas before retiring in 1975.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Born Oct. 28, 1910, Andrews described riding a horse to Vivian High School […]

First Federal Bank is Magnolia sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

First Federal Bank is a Magnolia ($1,000) sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana.  Pictured are Cristy Bernard, Cindy Pardue, Michele Waskom, Jill Bankston and Sharon Leone. The sponsorship for Flavor is Friday, April 1 and includes signage, preferred parking and other perks.  Flavor of Louisiana is one of Northwestern State University’s most popular fund raisers and will […]

Natchitoches mayor visits NSU communications class

NATCHITOCHES – Students in a Communications 2510 class at Northwestern State University interviewed Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams this week.  Williams discussed his tenure as mayor and challenges he faces running the city. Students questioned William about his job and topics such as street repair to water quality.  They were then assigned a deadline to complete […]

Myers elected MAA section representative

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Leigh Ann Myers, professor of mathematics at Northwestern State University, was elected section representative of the Louisiana/Mississippi section of the Mathematical Association of America. The selection was made during a LA/MS section conference that took place at NSU March 3-5.  Myers served as program chair for the section and coordinated the conference.

The […]

Wilma Ortigo Reich Scholarship will assist radiologic sciences students

NATCHITOCHES – A Northwestern State University family recognized a loved one by creating a scholarship that will awarded to an upper-level student in the radiologic sciences. The Wilma Ortigo Reich Scholarship was created by NSU Director of Photographic Services Chris Reich and his father Lewis Reich. Mrs. Reich passed away in 2018.

Wilma Reich graduated from […]

NHDDC supports upcoming LAIR conference

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission is supporting a meeting of the Louisiana Association for Institutional Research, hosted by Northwestern State University July 13-14.  The NHDDC presented a $2,000 sponsorship/grant to support the conference that will draw more than 100 professionals to the city from all over the state.

Dawn Mitchell, director of Institutional […]

Exchange Bank is Magnolia sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

Exchange Bank of Natchitoches is a Magnolia ($1,000) sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana, which includes signage at the event, reserved seating for four and media promotion. Pictured from left are Brenda Starks, Tami Wallace, Mike Newton, Jill Bankston, Cristy Bernard and Sharon Leone.  Three levels of sponsorship are available at $5,000 (Louisiana), $$2,500 (Bayou) and $1,000 […]

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