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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.

Cane River Kitchenware will serve Ooey Gooey Bars for dessert at Flavor of Louisiana

Cane River Kitchenware is a chef/vendor for Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring seafood extravaganza.  Staff from the popular downtown Natchitoches kitchen shop will serve Ooey Gooey Bars, a specialty dessert.  Pictured from left are Cristy Bernard, Kym Habig, Jill Bankston and Sharon Leone.  Flavor of Louisiana will feature dozens of vendors that will […]

BOM is Centennial sponsor of Greek Centennial Celebration

BOM Bank is a Centennial sponsor of Northwestern State University’s upcoming Greek Centennial Celebration with a contribution at the $5,000 level.  BOM personnel with Greek ties joined NSU Development staff in making the presentation. From left are Jacob Murchison, Luke Lucky, John Sullivan, Jill Bankston, Luke Rasberry, Cristy Bernard, Danielle Cobb, Claire Mayeaux, Carrie Hough, […]

‘Kiss A Pig’ contest raises over $3,000 for NSU Food Pantry

NATCHITOCHES – Stakes were high when Northwestern State University President Dr. Marcus Jones and Dean of Students Reatha Cox were challenged to put their money where their mouth is in a campus fund raiser to benefit the NSU Food Pantry.  Students in the President’s Leadership Program organized a Kiss the Pig contest, pitting Jones against […]

Gregory, Riall honored by UL System

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Hiram “Pete” Gregory and Dr. Rebecca Riall, professors in Northwestern State University’s School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs, were honored with faculty awards presented by the University of Louisiana System during the ULS’s fifth annual For Our Future conference.

Gregory was named a Champion of Diversity and Inclusion for decades of work […]

Crawfish Hole will serve fried shrimp and oysters at Flavor of Louisiana

The Crawfish Hole of Natchitoches will serve fried oysters and fried shrimp at Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring food festival and celebration of spring. The Crawfish Hole will be among dozens of vendors offering samplings of seafood dishes provided by the Louisiana Seafood Board.  There will also be options for non-seafood eaters, along […]

Long-time NSU supporter Bolton Realty is Flavor of Louisiana sponsor

Bolton Realty is a Magnolia Sponsorship for Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s biggest fund raiser. Flavor of Louisiana is Northwestern State’s biggest fund raiser and features Louisiana seafood in a food festival format with specialty cocktails, craft beers and desserts.  From left are Jill Bankston, long-time NSU supporter Janice Bolton, Cristy Bernard and Sharon […]

Chicola is Magnolia sponsor of Flavor of Louisiana

Monty Chicola is supporting his alma mater as a Flavor of Louisiana sponsor at the Magnolia level. With his sponsorship, Chicola will receive signage, reserved seating for eight, priority parking and other promotions. A past president of the NSU Alumni Association, Chicola is also one of the 100 for 100 inductees at the Greek Centennial. He […]

Northwestern State’s Greek Centennial set for April 8-9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Greek Centennial Celebration will take place April 8-9.  in conjunction with the return of Flavor of Louisiana, NSU’s spring seafood extravaganza.

Flavor of Louisiana will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8 and will feature area chefs, caterers and restaurateurs offering samplings of seafood dishes, specialty cocktails, desserts and more.  The […]

Student media leaders seen on TODAY show

NSU student media leaders in New York City for a convention were seen on the TODAY show yesterday.  Professor Melody Gilbert reached out to NSU journalism alum Cindy Chapman who works as an executive producer at a KARE11 TV in Minneapolis, an NBC affiliate, for help arranging the opportunity to be part of the audience […]

Students compete as NSU hosts MAA section meeting

NATCHITOCHES – Three Northwestern State University mathematics students competed against other college students in two separate mathematical competitions last week when NSU hosted the Louisiana/Mississippi section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America. Kendall Fowler, center, tied for fifth place against 30 other students in an Integration Bee in which students were given integrals to […]

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