Dr. Steven G. Horton

Steve Horton earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism and secondary teacher education from Northwestern in 1988. As a student, he was named Mr. NSU. He earned an M.S. in journalism in 1990 and the Ph.D. in vocational education/communication in 1998, both from Louisiana State University.

He returned to Northwestern in 1989 as an instructor of journalism and served in various positions on the campus, including director of Alumni Affairs, head of the Department of Journalism, dean of the Graduate School and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He ended his tenure at Northwestern in July 2016 as chief academic officer, dean and professor of education when he was named Executive Director CEO of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts.

In 2017, Horton was inducted in the Hall of Distinguished Educators at NSU. In 2020, he was named Leadership Professional of the Year for the Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children. In 2021 was named national Alumnus Advisor of the Year for Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and in 2022 he was named to the inaugural Greek Life Hall of Fame at NSU and the School of Creative and Performing Arts Hall of Fame.

Horton serves as a member of the Natchitoches Historic District Commission and has completed terms as president of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Society, the Mystic Krewe de St. Denis and the Natchitoches Historic Foundation. He serves on the Board of Directors of City Bank and Trust Company of Natchitoches.