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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 announces this year’s Lott Oil Scholarship recipients

September 9, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Devin Blake and Breanna Hale, both of Natchitoches, are this year’s recipients of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship. The award is presented to Northwestern State University students whose parents or guardians are employees of Lott Oil Co.

“We are honored to recognize not one, but […]

Demons for Recovery offers extra support for college students healing from addiction

Sept. 5, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University students seeking support while navigating addiction recovery have an extra resource starting this semester.  Demons for Recovery is one of Louisiana’s newest collegiate recover programs (CRPs), a growing student resource that can be a lifesaver for students making the transition from a home environment […]

NSU Homecoming Oct. 3-4

September 8, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 3-4 with programs to honor alumni and students.  This year’s Homecoming festivities will take place in tandem with the 2025 Natchitoches Classic Car Show, affecting changes with the Homecoming parade and pep rally.

Events will begin Friday, Oct. 3 […]

Patriot Day service planned at NSU

September 8, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association will hold a Patriot Day ceremony beginning at 7:46 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Caspari Hall/Student Services Center flagpole.

“This event will honor the lives lost in the September 11 attacks and include lowering the flags to half-staff, the National […]

Launching Soon: Northwestern State University’s New Website

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We are excited to share that the new Northwestern State University website will launch next week. Our team has completed quality assurance testing, and accessibility checks are currently underway to ensure the best possible experience for all visitors.

What’s New

The enhanced site will serve as […]

LTC Tyrek Swaby honored as guest captain at Demon Football home opener

August 29, 2025

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 recognized the military service of Lieutenant Colonel Tyrek Swaby as the honorary captain during the football game against Alcorn […]

Activation Ceremony opens semester for NSU ROTC cadets

August 28, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Demon Battalion Commander Todd Gladish of Willis, Texas, center, delivered encouraging remarks to fellow ROTC cadets during the Fall 2025 Activation ceremony for the 76th Demon Battalion.  The ceremony is a military tradition that allows the commander to assess the readiness and discipline of […]

NSU will offer Remote Pilot Certification prep course

August 27, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will offer an in-person Remote Pilot Certification prep course, a comprehensive two-day, instructor-led workshop designed to prepare individuals for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification Exam.

The course will take place Sept. 13-14 in Kyser Hall Room 107 at a cost of $250 and is […]

Three undergrads named inaugural recipients of Advance English Scholarships

August 27, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of English, Languages and Cultural Studies awarded the endowed Advance English Scholarship to the inaugural three recipients. They are Koby Brevelle of Marksville, Kayden Snell of Bossier City and Madison Swift of Lake Charles.

The scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students […]

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