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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.

Shaver’s, Ernest’s join Flavor of Louisiana vendor lineup

Shaver’s Catering of Shreveport will serve Boiled Peel-and-Eat Shrimp Cocktail at Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring seafood extravaganza.  From left are Cristy Bernard, Jill Bankston, Chuck Sartori and Rodney Shaver.  Flavor of Louisiana will be at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Prather Coliseum. Tickets are $75 per person and $125 per couple.  Proceeds from […]

April 1 is sponsorship deadline for Flavor of Louisiana, Greek Centennial

Wes Breeden (class of 2003) is a Featured Sponsor of Northwestern State University’s Greek Centennial Celebration and is also a 100 for 100 Inductee. From left are pictured Director of Development Jill Bankston (Phi Mu), Patty Hrapmann (Sigma Sigma Sigma), NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones (Kappa Alpha Psi), Jo Pease (Sigma Kappa) and Breeden (Pi […]

NSU adds sponsors for Flavor of Louisiana, Greek Centennial

Pete Abington and Dr. Virginia Burkett are Magnolias sponsors of Flavor of Louisiana, the spring seafood and music festival fund raiser for Northwestern State University. The April 8 event will begin at 6 p.m. in Prather Coliseum and will feature dozens of chefs from around the state offering samplings of seafood dishes donated by the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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