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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.

Flavor of Louisiana adds more vendors

The Loft at Five Thirty will be serving shrimp alfredo at Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s celebration of spring that will include food, music and more.  Chefs and restaurateurs from all over the state will participate, offering samplings of seafood dishes, along with options for non-seafood eaters, craft beers, cocktails, coffee and specialty desserts.  […]

40th annual Roper Golf tournament April 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the 40th annual Chris Roper Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday April 30 at Northwestern Hills.  Proceeds from the tournament are used to fund two scholarships awarded each year to two deserving students who are enrolled in the Health & Human Performance Department. Currently, each student receives the $3,000 scholarship […]

NSU will host virtual CLE event

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business will host a virtual CLE event for attorneys who need continuing legal education credits. The CLE event will be Thursday, April 21 and will include two speakers in a WebEx format.  Participants can earn two credit hours, including one for ethics.  The cost of the entire event […]

SGA approves new hours for campus entrances

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association recently passed a resolution this week to require the closure of all campus gates except for the Caspari Street entrance between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.  The measure was introduced to “promote and enhance the safety and protection of Northwestern State University students by […]

Caddo Conference set for April 1-3

NATCHITOCHES – The 2022 Caddo Conference will be held on the Northwestern State University campus April 1-3. Archaeologists, ethnologists, historians and members of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, whose tribal homeland is southwest Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma, northwest Louisiana and East Texas, will gather to discuss ongoing research and cultural developments in Caddo culture.

Presenters this year come from […]

Hancock Whitney, NSU will host Women’s History Month webinar March 31

Panel discussion to take place in partnership with Northwestern State University of Louisiana

 Natchitoches, La.  – In celebration of Women’s History Month and in partnership with Northwestern State University, Hancock Whitney will host Northwestern: HERstory, a virtual panel discussion, on Thursday, March 31 from 4-5 p.m. To register for the event, click here.

Moderated by Tamara […]

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 […]

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