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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 will host Fall Commencement Dec. 15-16

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will hold Fall 2021 commencement exercises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15 and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 in Prather Coliseum.

“We are thrilled to be hosting in-person graduation ceremonies, but we continue to be mindful of public health and safety,” said Dr. […]

Staples donates sanitizer to NSU community

NATCHITOCHES – Staples, the office supply retail company, donated $25,000 worth of complimentary sanitizer products to Northwestern State University’s warehouse to assist in combatting COVID-19, according to Dale Martin, director of Purchasing. Hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes have been distributed throughout campus and are still available upon request.  To make a request, contact Dale Martin, […]

COMM4230 to Release NSyou Magazine Nov. 18

Natchitoches, LA- After a semester of writing intimate and engaging stories, making video podcasts, and designing a magazine from scratch, students in Professor Melody Gilbert’s COMM4230 class are ready to share NSyou Magazine with the NSU community and beyond.

On Thursday, Nov.18 from 9:30-11am, students in the class will be handing out the print version of […]

Tison establishes piano performance scholarship

NATCHITOCHES – Musician, music educator and conductor Kevin Tison announced the creation of a scholarship for a Northwestern State University student musician.  The Kevin Tison Endowed Scholarship in Piano Performance will be awarded to a Louisiana resident (a graduate of a high school in Louisiana) pursing studies in piano performance who maintains a grade point […]

Gentry family establishes two endowments at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – A Natchitoches family with strong ties to Northwestern State University established two endowments to benefit the school.  Dr. Roy B. Gentry Jr. and Dr. Vickie Gentry, along with their children, announced the Gentry Family Department Enhancement Fund in Health & Human Performance and the Gentry Family Endowed Scholarship in Education.  The gifts acknowledge the […]

PEO Chapter I establishes scholarship to honor Margaret Harling

NATCHITOCHES – Natchitoches P.E.O. Chapter I established a scholarship in memory of past president Margaret Harling through the Northwestern State University Foundation. The Margaret Harling Steel Magnolia annual scholarship will be presented to a female sophomore, junior or senior level student for one semester with preference given to an individual with Type I Diabetes.

Margaret Jones […]

Edgar honorary captain at NSU football game

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University continued its tradition of honoring those who served in the nation’s Armed Forces by recognizing a veteran during each home football game this season.  Chief Warrant Officer Four Brandon Edgar (U.S. Army Retired) was recognized during the Nov 6 game, which was also Military Appreciation Day on campus.

Having served the […]

NSU School of Business will host CLE for attorneys

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s School of Business will host a Continuing Legal Education event Friday, Nov. 19.

The CLE will offer a total of five speakers who have donated their time for this event. Attendees may earn up to five credit hours, including one for each of the following: Ethics, Law Office Management and/or Professionalism. […]

NSU Language and Culture Series will continue Nov. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars will host a Language and Culture Lecture on Japan in Russell Hall 107 and virtually via WebEx on from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 10. The PBD Language and Culture Series supports funding for Northwestern State University students participating in international […]

Engineering Technology Symposium Nov. 9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology will host the fourth annual Engineering Technology Symposium Tuesday, Nov. 9.  The symposium will take place from 8 a.m.-noon in the Student Union Ballroom and will feature keynote speakers Dr. Mohammad Saadeh, head of the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeastern Louisiana University, and […]

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