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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.

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 […]

Creole Heritage Center seeks input for national database

NATCHITOCHES – The genealogy department in Northwestern State University’s Creole Heritage Center invites the public to participate in a project to create a national database of Creole family histories that will serve as a central clearinghouse for researchers.

“We welcome you and your family’s history to our world,” said Markita Hamilton Small, CHC clerk. “Our efforts include gathering […]

Engineering Tech Dept. will host Internship & Career Day

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host Internship and Career Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in Williamson Hall, Room 112.

Students who attend can find out which companies are hiring and network with prospective employers.  The event is being presented based on request from local and regional industry partners […]

Saloy visit postponed

NATCHITOCHES – A reading and discussion planned to feature Louisiana Poet Laureate Mona Lisa Saloy at Northwestern State University will not take place.  The event was scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 but due to illness will be rescheduled for a later date.

For more information, contact Dr. Shane Rasmussen at rasmussens@nsula.edu or (318) 357-4332.

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