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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.

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 […]

New NSU president sees success unfolding in CENLA campus visit

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 ALEXANDRIA – New Northwestern State University President James Genovese was impressed Thursday as he toured upgraded facilities at the university’s CENLA campus at England Industrial Airpark.

Northwestern’s 65,000-square-foot space has been transformed into state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs, clinical labs and faculty offices. The campus […]

NSU student journalist named Louisiana’s only SPJ student rep

Natchitoches – Lia Portillo of Galliano, a senior at Northwestern State University, has accepted a position as the sole student representative for The Society of Professional Journalists-Louisiana. Portillo, who is majoring in New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts, is editor in chief of The Current Sauce, the university’s student newspaper, and engaged in […]

NSU cuts ribbon on Center for Excellence in Teaching

Natchitoches – Northwestern State University’s School of Education hosted a ribbon-cutting for the new Center for Excellence in Teaching, which will serve aspiring teachers through mentoring, coaching, workshops, service projects and well-being awareness. The CET is located in Room 113 C of the Teacher Education Center.  Joining the ribbon-cutting were, from left, Dr. […]

Sept. 30 Language and Culture Series lecture will focus on Taiwan

Natchitoches – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta will present this semester’s Language and Culture Series focusing on the Taiwan at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 in the Varnado Hall Ballroom.  Dr. Chialing Hsiehwill be guest lecturer offering insights into the language and culture of Taiwan.  Hsieh is a pianist and […]

NSU Scholar’s experience with Governor’s Fellows Program enhances interest in government, economic development

Natchitoches – Alex Engstrom believes in solving problems through dialogue, partnerships and putting aside politics.

Engstrom is a junior in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University and last year founded Demons in Government, a student group focused on cultivating a spirit of political awareness and responsibility.  His interest in government and economic […]

NSU shines with multiple wins at Louisiana Nurses Foundation Nightingale Gala

Natchitoches – The Louisiana Nurses Foundation recognized Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing with several awards during the LNF Nightingale Gala.

NSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program was named Nursing School of the Year for the Graduate Degree Program. Dr. Aimee Badeaux, interim dean of the College of Nursing and […]

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