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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’s first Fulbright Scholar studying and teaching in Uzbekistan

This article first appeared in the Winter 2025 edition of Alumni Columns Magazine.

Christopher Doney of Alexandria spent the latter part of 2024 exploring ancient cities, teaching English to eager learners and experiencing the culture of central Asia. Since August, he has been teaching English and world cultures at Namangan State University in the […]

NSU announces Honor List for fall semester

Jan. 27, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Seven hundred seventeen Northwestern State University students were named to the Honor List for the Fall 2024 semester.  Students on the Honor List must be enrolled full-time at Northwestern and have a grade point average of between 3.0 and 3.49.

For questions regarding the Honor Roll, […]

NSU’s Columns Café selling made-from-scratch king cakes

January 23, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism is hosting a Columns Café King Cake Fund Raiser.  King cakes made from scratch by culinary arts students will be available in five flavors:  cinnamon sugar, cinnamon cream cheese, pecan praline cream cheese and strawberries and cream, which […]

NSU will resume normal operations Thursday

January 22, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will be open Thursday, Jan. 23 and normal operations will resume.

Students who continue to be affected by winter weather should communicate with professors and/or advisors if road or traffic conditions prevent them from driving safely to campus.

Any changes or updates will be posted at www.nsula.edu […]

Hotter N Hell closing reception set for Jan. 24

Jan. 21, 2o25

NATCHITOCHES – A closing reception for artists juried into Northwestern State University’s annual Hotter N Hell national juried art competition will be held on Friday, January 24 from 7-9 p.m in Hanchey Gallery.

The premise for the competition is that all entries must involve heat or fire. This year’s exhibition was juried by artist […]

Northwestern State will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 22

NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will be remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to weather conditions. A freeze warning and cold weather advisory remain in effect throughout the region through Wednesday.

NSU Police and essential personnel will remain on campus during the closure. The NSU Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center will be open […]

NSU will close Tuesday due to winter weather conditions

January 18, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – All Northwestern State University campuses will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 due to expected winter precipitation.

Forecasters are predicting snow accumulations throughout northwest Louisiana as well as strong winds and icy road conditions.

For students, hours for Iberville Dining Hall will be 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  Chick-fil-A hours […]

Friends and fans invited to Mike McConathy Court dedication Feb. 15

NATCHITOCHES – Friends, athletes and Demon fans are invited to join the Northwestern State University family in honoring Mike McConathy during a court dedication ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 15.

The playing surface at Prather Coliseum will be named the Mike McConathy Court in honor of the state’s leader in college basketball coaching […]

NSU Shreveport campus will be closed Friday, Jan. 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Shreveport Campus will be closed Friday, Jan. 10 due to weather conditions.

Administrators will continue to monitor weather conditions and issue updates as necessary.

NSU’s Spring 2025 semester is set to begin Monday, Jan. 13. All updates will be posted at www.nsula.edu and on all NSU social media outlets.

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