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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 honors distinguished alumni at Long Purple Line induction

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored six alumni by inducting them into the University’s alumni hall of distinction, the Long Purple Line, as part of Homecoming Festivities Oct. 21. The individuals were recognized during an annual luncheon and induction program with friends, family and supports in attendance.

The 2022 inductees are Tommy Chester and Lola Dunahoe […]

McDowell recognized as Homecoming guest captain

By Sid Hall

Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

 

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named First Sergeant Raymond McDowell the honorary captain of the Oct. 22  Homecoming football game.

For over 25 years, First Sergeant McDowell has served the Army and Army Reserve […]

Exhibit of art collected by faculty, administrators will open Monday

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Fine and Graphic Art will present an exhibition of artwork from the personal collections of faculty and administrators. The exhibit, curated by Matt DeFord and Nina Murray, will open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. The show will run through Dec. 9 in Orville Hanchey […]

Engineering Technology Symposium showcases STEM careers for high school students

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Engineering Technology welcome about 70 high school students from around the area to the fifth annual Engineering Technology Symposium where they discussed STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) careers, introduced students to industry partners and discussed skills necessary to pursue lucrative careers in high tech manufacturing.

Students were able […]

NSU ROTC alumni donate ice maker to combat heat illness

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES –   The Northwestern State University Demon Regiment recently donated funds to the Department of Military Science to purchase a commercial grade ice maker to keep cadets safe during training. Whether it be for morning PT (physical training) and land navigation on campus or to bigger […]

NSU Grad Students Rock!

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Christy Hornsby wants everyone to know that Northwestern State University graduate students rock.  Hornsby, who is coordinator of Adult Learning and Development programs at NSU, has launched a grassroots initiative to show love to students enrolled in NSU’s Graduate School with a week of activities to engage graduate students and faculty Oct. […]

NSU Comm class creates promo videos for local business

NATCHITOCHES – Students in Professor Melody Gilbert’s promotional video class (COMM3480) at Northwestern State University are working with real clients this semester to make documentary-style videos to help businesses or non-profit organizations grow.

The first assignment was to make a 1-minute video for Natchitoches Picnic Company (NPC), a new business close to campus. The owner, Laurie […]

Moulton accepts Fulbright Service Award on behalf of Louisiana chapter

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Patrice Moulton, president of the Louisiana Fulbright Chapter, accepted the Fulbright Association’s National Service Award on behalf of the chapter at the Fulbright Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The Fulbright organization highlighted several service projects that the Louisiana Fulbright Chapter had completed including author talks, poetry readings, recovery projects in Ida torn communities […]

NSU creates directory for alumni-owned businesses

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Alumni and Development is launching an initiative to support and promote businesses owned by NSU alumni. Businesses owners are invited to visit a web page to submit information about the business and products and services offered, including non-profits.

“This began as a way to help our business-owning alumni and […]

Living Library panelists reflect on spiritual journeys

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University hosted a panel discussion on faith, religion and spirituality Oct. 4, presented by Watson Library’s Living Library Collection, a concept in which individuals share their experiences to provide a first-hand account of what the person saw or lived through.  The panels are recorded and become part of the collection at […]

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