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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 hosts webinar discussion on cultural competencies, self-care

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work hosted a workshop via Webex to open dialogue about race, cultural competence and self-care April 8.  The “Courageous Conversations” workshop provided not only three hours of ethics content for social workers, but also helped participants discuss race, working with diverse populations and how social workers can […]

Natchitoches Alumni After Hours will be at Merci Beaucoup

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association will host Alumni After Hours at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant, 127 Church St., in downtown Natchitoches from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 22.

Alumni should note the change of venue, originally planned for Cane River Brewing, which is undergoing operational changes.

All NSU alumni and supporters are invited to the social […]

NSU hosts Red River Special Olympics

NATCHITOCHES – Teams from 11 schools in Natchitoches and Red River parishes participated in the 2022 Red River Games – Special Olympics Louisiana and Art Festival April 7.  The event included track and field competitions and recreation time for the athletes.

“Our participants were so empowered when we would cheer them on across the finish line […]

NSU will offer play therapy CEH session for students, mental health professionals

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s counseling program will host a free three-hour play therapy training that will also include current counseling issues in working with children and adolescents. Those in attendance will receive three continuing education hours, but the entire training must be attended in order to receive credit. Funds for the training are provided by the Melba Law […]

NSU will honor 100 individuals for contributions to Greek life

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will recognize 100 individuals who made significant contributions to fraternity and sorority life at the university over the last century as the university hosts the Greek Centennial Celebration this weekend.

Individuals will be honored during a champagne toast at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Natchitoches Events Center.  Individuals and […]

NSU participates in ULS Day at the Capitol

NATCHITOCHES – Assistant Professor of Biology JD Cox demonstrated capabilities associated with Northwestern State University’s new certification program in Remote Systems Science and Technology to NSU students Ebenezer Aggrey, one of NSU’s R.F. Lewis Scholars; SGA President Tja’h Edwards, Erykah Bell and Katelyn Watson during the University of Louisiana System’s Day at the Capitol in […]

More vendors join Flavor of Louisiana this Friday

Northwestern State University’s own Columns Café will serve Chocolate Coconut Shrimp with Mango during Flavor of Louisiana this Friday.  The seafood festival event, which raises funds for the NSU Foundation, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Prather Coliseum. From left are  HMT Assistant Professor Valerie Salter, Chef John Carriere, Jill Bankston, graduate student McKenna Marsh […]

Alumna Nicole Gray, Alliance support FOL as Bayou sponsors

Nicole Gray is a Bayou ($2,500) Sponsor for Flavor of Louisiana, which will take place Friday, April 8 beginning at 6 p.m. in Prather Coliseum. Gray is owner of NSG Management & Consulting, founder of Northwestern State’s Black Alumni Alliance, and a past president of the NSU Foundation Board of Directors. From left are Jill Bankston, […]

Flavor of Louisiana, Greek Centennial this weekend

NATCHITOCHES – Tickets are still available for Flavor of Louisiana and the Greek Centennial Celebration at Northwestern State University this weekend. The two events have been postponed the last two years but have returned by popular demand.

Flavor of Louisiana is NSU’s annual spring fund raiser presented in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Board in a […]

Early Childhood partners with ADK for Easter basket project, Cradle to College initiative

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s early childhood program, directed by Dr. Michelle Fazio-Brunson within the School of Education, teamed with Alpha Delta Kappa, a international organization for women educators, to gift 20 Easter baskets to a local women and children’s shelter.  The baskets, candy and stuffed animals were donated by ADK with members also making […]

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