Services set for legendary coach Leon Johnson, whose impact remains strong

Published on June 19, 2025
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NATCHITOCHES – As a track and field coach, Leon Johnson left an indelible imprint upon Northwestern State.
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Legendary NSU track and field coach Leon Johnson passes away at 86

June 19, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Longtime Northwestern State track and field coach Leon Johnson, who led the Demons and Lady Demons to national prominence and tutored a pair of U.S. Olympians before retiring in 2013, died Tuesday after a brief illness.

Campus events and activities for June 22-28

June 22, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 22-28 at Northwestern State University. June 22-28 – Summer second 4-week session and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect June 23-27 – Destination Science Camp, Bienvenu Hall,  June 23-27 – Summer Rock Camp, Fine Arts Annex, 8 a.m. – noon June 24-28 – NSU Summer Dinner Theatre, “I Love You to Death: A Speakeasy Mystery,” The V