Northwestern State University awarded 292 degrees to 290 Summer 2025 graduates and 607 degrees to 595 Fall 2025 graduates during commencement ceremonies Dec. 17-18. Summer graduates listed by hometown are followed by Fall graduates listed by hometown.
Summer graduates listed by hometown are as follows.
Abbeville – Bianca Levy, Associate of General Studies
Abilene, Texas – Balin Valentine, Bachelor of Arts
Addis – Madilyn Diamond, Associate of General Studies
Alexandria – Michael Clinton, Associate of Science in Nursing; Catrice Ellis, Sydnie Michiels, Torrianna Stewart; Associate of General Studies; Xavier Williams, Bachelor of Science; Leeann Bailey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Alvin, Texas – Teresa Garza, Bachelor of Science
Atlanta – Elizabeth Arledge, Bachelor of General Studies
Avondale – Latasha Kennedy, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
Ball – Holly Blanchard, Associate of Science in Nursing
Barksdale Air Force Base – Akirha Tillery, Associate of General Studies; Marcus Glass, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bartlesville, Oklahoma – Jena Williams, Master of Science
Baton Rouge – Gage Dugas, Associate of Science in Nursing; Makayla Smith, Associate of General Studies; Taylor Covington, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Hana Hart, Bachelor of Social Work
Belcher – Travis Jimenez, Bachelor of Science
Benton – Allison Atkins, Associate of Science in Nursing; Kaley McGinnis, Jeremy Shaw, Associate of General Studies; Jennings Fielding, Bachelor of General Studies; Aaron Hapgood, Pamula Taylor, Bachelor of Science; Jeffrey Gaydos, Robert Hand, Shianna Rowland, Braden Scott, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bogalusa – Amelia Norwood, Associate of General Studies
Bossier City – Ruby Breland, Associate of Science in Nursing; James Good, Dunia Zeidan Bachelor of Science; Ashley Arnold, Joel Mitchell, Victoria Thomas, Deanna White, Mason York, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boyce – Chelsea Ryder, Bachelor of Science
Broussard – Marquisha Plains, Bachelor of Science
Campti – Harley Crow, Associate of Science in Nursing; Carleigh Lofton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Carrollton, Texas – Kelsey Cook, Associate Degree; Serey Nem, Bachelor of Science
Carson, Virginia – Katie Christopher, Master of Science
Castor – Anthony Toms, Associate of General Studies
Center Point – Destiny Desselle, Associate Degree
Choudrant – Peter Yu, Associate of General Studies
Church Point – Jaylyn Helaire, Bachelor of Science
Clarksville, Tennessee – Hannah Hanssard, Associate of General Studies
Cloutierville – Jayden Joseph, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Colfax – Aaron Slayter, Associate of General Studies
College Station, Texas – Erin Williams, Bachelor of Arts
Colorado Springs, Colorado – Neko Martinez-Vasquez, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Converse, Texas – Zaria Whitaker, Associate of Science in Nursing
Conyers, Georgia – Ashley Woody, Bachelor of Arts
Coushatta – Anisha Lewis, Associate of General Studies; Emily Hodge, Bachelor of Science; Sharelle Moore, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Denham Springs – Chelsy Karpa, Jan Stahl, Associate of General Studies; Virginia Berthelot, Master of Arts
DeRidder – Kenneth Manuel, Brittney Neal, Associate of General Studies; Lynnsey Brown, Master of Science
Deville – Jacee Camille Smith, Associate of General Studies; Valerie Brossett, Associate of Science in Nursing
Donaldsonville – Keri Hood, Associate of General Studies
Downsville – Brandon Carter, Bachelor of Science
Doyline – Erica Shelley, Associate of General Studies
Dry Prong – Katelyn Tull, Associate of Science in Nursing; Alexis Painter Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Edmond, Oklahoma – Melanie Mikelson, Bachelor of Social Work
Edwards, California – Jameesha McCarroll, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
El Paso, Texas – Paola Castro Associate of General Studies
Elm Grove – Jewett Winston, Master of Music
Elmer – Shelby Thacker, Bachelor of Science
Elton – Brandon Kelley, Master of Science
Ethel – Jadelin Whitfield, Associate of General Studies; Jannay Gwin, Bachelor of Science
Evans, Georgia – Doc Shields, Master of Science
Florien – Taylor Jones, Bachelor of General Studies; Taylor Richardson Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fort Myers, Florida – Anna Delaney, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fort Polk – Morgan Bain, Amanda Sinders-Lewis, Associate of Science in Nursing; Alma Reyes Solis Associate of General Studies; Gennie Briggs-Johnson, Bachelor of Arts; Alaina Olsen, Bachelor of Social Work
Freeport, Texas – Jerrilee Shadden, Bachelor of Science
Frierson – Kaci McDaniel, Bachelor of Science
Garland, Texas – Lado Laku, Bachelor of General Studies
Gibsland – Kayleigh Dewberry, Associate of General Studies
Glenn Heights, Texas – Sherron Gladney, Bachelor of Science
Gloster – Collin McNeely, Associate of General Studies
Gonzales – Carey Long, Associate of Science in Nursing; Reese Lipoma, Master of Science
Greenwood – Jaelyn Morris, Associate of General Studies
Hamilton, Montana – Samantha Payne, Associate of Science in Nursing
Hammond – Suzanne Blake, Bachelor of Social Work
Hartsville, South Carolina – Lynsey Steen, Bachelor of Science
Haughton – Jacob Waniewski, Associate of Science in Nursing; Sana Khatib, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Haynesville – Edvin Graham, Marvin Piechocki, Associate of General Studies
Hineston – Maegan Gordon, Associate of General Studies
Homer – Reginald Fuller, Associate of General Studies
Hornbeck – Taylor Cavalier, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Peighton Rhodes, Master of Science
Houma – Felicia Marks, Associate of Science in Nursing; Dylan Jacob, Wesley Maidoh, Associate of General Studies; Ross Bruce Bachelor of Science
Ida – Emily Farmer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jonesville – Sophie Cooper, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keatchie – Maddison McFadden, Master of Education
Keithville – Zachary McFarland, Associate of Science in Nursing; Madison
Gibson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kenner – Emily Adams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Knoxville, Tennessee – Jisoo Lee, Bachelor of Science
LaPlace – Cade Pregeant, Bachelor of Arts
Lafayette – Thomas Sumrall, Associate of Science in Nursing; Layne Brown, Grace Herpin Associate of General Studies; Chelsea Thomas, Bachelor of Science; Taylor Johnson, Bachelor of Social Work; Abbey Broussard, Master of Arts
Lake Charles – Allyssa Ardoin, Catherine Collette, Jonah Mulsow, Associate of General Studies
Leesville – Samantha Willis, Associate of Science in Nursing; Kellie Raila, Associate of General Studies; Ryleigh Hicks, Rachel Hillman, Madison Vinson, Bachelor of General Studies; Casey Lewis, Bachelor of Science
Lockport – Christian Lovell, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Mangham – Erika McLemore, Associate of Science in Nursing
Mansfield – Taylor Opatz. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mansura – Caylene Coco, Bachelor of Arts
Many – Allison Leone, Associate of Science in Nursing; Tierra Leshay, Associate of General Studies; Lexi Ezernack, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Marietta, Georgia – Durrel Parker, Master of Arts
Maringouin – Lexi Breaux, Bachelor of General Studies
Marksville – Angelle Burns, Jessica Dukes, Associate of Science in Nursing
Marrero – Nina Ovalle, Bachelor of Science
Milton, Florida – Stacey Stewart, Master of Science
Minden – Morgan Savell, Bachelor of Arts; A’Shuntee Simmons, Bachelor of General
Studies; Hollan Haynes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Monroe – Leah Rogers, Associate of General Studies; Kenyada Turner, Bachelor of Science, Mary Pleasant, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Montgomery – Harley Smith, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Morgantown, West Virginia – Zachary Evans, Bachelor of Science
Morganza – Brooke Smith, Associate of General Studies
Natchez – Austin Withers, Dustin Withers, Bachelor of Science; Natalie Ducote, Educational Specialist
Natchitoches – Taylor Arredondo, Myeshia Johnson, Robert Jordan, Cne Orville, Calvin Willis, Michael Zschach, Associate of Science in Nursing; Dezziyona Hamilton, Hailey Kircher, Collin Milton, Finley O’Con, Claire Perritt, Maryline Sanders, Associate of General Studies; Kamron Edwards, Marcus Sesvold, Associate of Science; James Boline, Bachelor of Arts; Jackson Holoubek, Bachelor of Fine Arts; John Boyt, Mary Sheffield, Bachelor of General Studies; Amanda Hernandez, Baylee Laroux Bachelor of Science; Katie Blake, Kaitlyn Brown, Mckell Epperson, Bailey Mcconnell. Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Stephanie Henson, Master of Arts; Maya Lucas, Master of Science
New Iberia – Brianna Broussard, Bachelor of Arts
Oakdale – Ariana Johnson, Associate of Science in Nursing; Alyssa Stanley, Bachelor of Social Work
Opelousas – Justelyn Rosette, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Palatka, Florida – Levy Roberts, Bachelor of Science
Pelican – Megan McClinton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pineville – Madison French, Crystal Hataway, Blake LaFargue, Lilliokalani Wilson, Associate of Science in Nursing; Kaitlyn Welch Associate of General Studies; Kenyetta Jordan, Bachelor of Science; John Hattaway, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Colleen Guilbeau, Master of Arts
Pollock – Sayleigh Butterfield, Associate of General Studies; Katherine Chapman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Prairieville – Gabriella Burregi, Associate of General Studies; Julia Andrus, Kristina Wozniak, Bachelor of Social Work
Princeton – Kirsten Parker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Provencal – Kaylee Curtis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Quitman – Cara Tucker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Reeves – Bailey Derouen, Associate of General Studies
River Ridge – Adam Carter, Bachelor of Science
Robeline – Emily Furgason, Associate of General Studies; Abby Flynn, Jarrett Fulton Bachelor of Science
Rockwall, Texas – Caden Fiveash, Bachelor of Science;
Ruston – Isabel Ferguson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Saint Francisville – Katherine Noble, Morgan Simpson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
San Bernardino, California – James Cederlind, Bachelor of Science
Shongaloo – Sydni Richardson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Shreveport – David Aymond, Jorey Davis, Angie Gros, Mercedes Hawkins, Andrea
Rayson, Associate of Science in Nursing; Grayce Fowler. Grace Jung, Associate of General Studies; Mary Fletcher, Bachelor of General Studies; Lakeia Blackshire, Krystal Horton, D’Anna Stanley, Bachelor of Science; Alicia Ardoin, Kimberly Armstrong, Amy Davis, Matthew Green, Landon Guerrero Shaquoyia Hargrove, Alicia Henry, Euneka Johnson, David Kolb, Angela Leggio, Rose Majors, Samantha Martinez, Alyssa O’Brien, Jessica Poe, Caitlyn Stamps, Jackye Thomas, Hannah VanHorn Victoria Whaley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sikes – Sarah Edwards, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Smyrna, Tennessee – Margaret Cartwright, Master of Science
Southfield, Michigan – Jonathan Sanders, Bachelor of General Studies
Springfield – Isaiah Granier, Associate of General Studies
Stonewall – Carlie Beasley, Associate of General Studies; Sydney Barnes, Shelby Southern Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Carolyn Rushing Master of Education
Sulphur — Fallon Lincoln Bachelor of Science
Suwanee, Georgia — Brandon Weiss, Master of Science
Tickfaw – Spencer Robertson, Associate of General Studies
Trophy Club, Texas – Robert Norton, Bachelor of General Studies
Tyler, Texas – Hannah Hubner, Bachelor of Social Work
Ville Platte – Angel Bradley, Associate of Science in Nursing
Walker – Madison Pool, Associate of General Studies
West Monroe – Justin Moore, Associate of Science in Nursing; Eva Sanford, Associate of General Studies; Shelby Sutton, Bachelor of Social Work
Winnfield – Shannon Smiley, Associate of Science in Nursing; Gracie Lawson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Winnsboro – Jeffrey Robinson, Associate of General Studies
Youngsville – Mallory Larsen, Associate of Science in Nursing
Zachary – Claudia Varnado, Associate of General Studies
Zwolle – Amanda Armstrong, Associate of Science in Nursing; Audry McCoy Associate of General Studies
Fall 2025 graduates are as follows.
Abbeville – Donnell Gaspard, Associate of Science in Nursing, Aniya Martin, Associate Degree; Aimee Barras, Bachelor of Science
Abilene, Texas – Mary Mehaffey, Associate of General Studies
Alexandria – Aniya James, Alivia Piotter, Felicia Simon, Myesha Webber, Associate of Science in Nursing; Diamon Austin, Danielle Horton-Brown, Associate of General Studies; Valerie Alanis, Bachelor of Arts; Breiania Aplerku, Elisabeth Peaslee, Bachelor of General Studies; Tony Chau, Loida Sarmiento, Bachelor of Science; Aletheca Ayala, Emmalee Brinkman, Ashley Figgins, Janae Gradney, Elizabeth Hackney, Dane Humbles, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brianna Crowell, Desiree Scott, Bachelor of Social Work; Kelli Rachal, Doctor of Education; Tracy Jones, Master of Arts; Kayla Parker, Master of Education
Alexandria, Virginia – Jamie Kirkman, Bachelor of Science
Anacoco – Lucas Scerbo, Stanley Shaffstall, Bachelor of Arts; Aaron Green, Anne Morgan, Bachelor of General Studies; Mallory Cooley, Shelby Milton, Bachelor of Science; Casey Williams, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Anna, Texas – Daniel Sen, Doctor of Education
Arcadia – Anayah Allen, Bachelor of Social Work
Atlanta – Matthew Carter, Bachelor of Science
Aubrey, Texas – Madison Murphy, Bachelor of Arts
Austin, Texas – Sydney Schroedter, Bachelor of Social Work
Ball – Antionette Byrd, Bachelor of Science; Ashley McCall, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Barksdale AFB – Leo Jackson, Associate of General Studies
Bartlett, Tennessee – David Mitchell, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Baton Rouge – Tasha Foster, Gabrielle Kennedy, Stephanie Saltz, Tiffany Trotter, Bachelor of Science; John Pearce, Brianna Williams, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tinicia Turner, Doctor of Education; Dylan Leggett, Doctor of Nursing Practice; Heather Jefferson, Educational Specialist
Beckley, West Virginia – Jason Stafford
Belle Chasse – Molly Adams, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science
Belle Rose – Shawn Gauthe, Bachelor of Applied Science
Benton – Linsey Purvis, Associate of General Studies; Kassidy Kirpluk, Tatum Waites, Bachelor of Science; Jessica Baffuto, Leighanne Ballwe, Laci Hedgepeth, Kirsten Perry, Colleen Stewart, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jason Mathew, Doctor of Education
Berwick – Erin Adams, Bachelor of Science
Bethany – Weston Bigbee, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bossier City – Sheundra Taylor, Skylar Whittington, Associate of Science in Nursing; Amber Billings, Christian James, Dylan Merro, Bachelor of Arts; Braxton Johnson, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Emily Murphy, Bachelor of Music; Haley Hicks, Michael Jerome, Elisabet Lopez, Hollon Merritt Ambrielle Rison, Bachelor of Science; Dayton Cockerham, Makayla Cox, Molly Decker, Sarah Doxey, Danielle Duran, Andrea Farruya, Hayden Gatti, Hannah Gribble, Chantel Johnson, Yolonda Jones, Samantha Lindsey, Angela Merryman, Angelic Peralez, Brooke Reagan, Elizabeth Stewart, Aleksandra Strobel, Isabella Vaughn, Katie Wilde, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; DeSirer Bailey, Doctor of Education; Alexander Brooks, Doctor of Nursing Practice; Kari Davis, Christina Lewis, Master of Science in Nursing
Bourg – Angelle Domangue, Master of Education
Boyce – Kaitlin Westbrook, Bachelor of General Studies; Kirsten Coco, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Mikayla Shepherd, Bachelor of Social Work; Taylor Price, Master of Education
Breaux Bridge – Keara Charles, Anastacia Strate, Bachelor of Science
Brooklyn, New York – Altn Tumudova, Bachelor of Science
Broussard – John Acosta, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science
Bunkie – Gina Juneau, Associate of General Studies; Aaliyah Butler, Bachelor of General Studies
Calhoun – Casey Jordan, Associate of Science in Nursing; Callie Mckeever, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Campti – Sasha Jackson, Associate of Science in Nursing; Hunter Thomas, Bachelor of Arts; Ashanti Garner, Luke Greer, Jason Smith. Bachelor of Science; LaTia Beavers, Christopher Bush, Master of Science
Caruthersville, Missouri – Taylor Wiggin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Castor — Maegan Gilcrease, Bachelor of General Studies
Centreville, Missippi — Katelyn Chandler, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Chalmette – Raul Vallecillo, Bachelor of Science
Chopin – Douglas Floyd, Bachelor of Science
Church Point – Maria Wesley, Bachelor of Science
Cleveland, Texas – Larry Dotson, Bachelor of General Studies
Cloutierville – Emma Masson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Colfax — Allyssa Zemp, Associate of Science in Nursing; Shondriana Gaines, Julian Hagen, Associate of General Studies; Destiny Broadway, Ashley McKinney, Bachelor of Science; Kinslee Boren, Denetria Cannon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Colonia, New Jersey – Ian Rogers, Master of Science
Colorado Springs, Colorado – Angela Jepchirchir, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Columbus, Indiana – Erika Kahlenbeck, Master of Education
Converse – Crystal Rivers, Madison Wray, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cottonport – Tatiana Francisco, Associate of General Studies; Airia Hall, Bachelor of Science
Coushatta – Jessica Boyer, Associate of General Studies; Meagan Corley, Alexus Drakes, Bachelor of Science; Laynie Brown, Madelyn Lawson, Desiree Ward, Hayley Wood, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Covington – Savannah Keller, Kelsey Penny, Daniel Sears, Bachelor of Science; Deborah Carambat, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Crowley – Ben Broussard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cullen – Whitney Sumlin, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Dallas – Tamara Burns, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Davenport, Florida – Julia Davis, Master of Science
Denton, Texas – Tessa Gerwig, Bachelor of Science
DeQuincy – Adri-Ann LeBlanc, Doctor of Education; Marissa Blackburn, Master of Education
DeRidder — MyKaylynn Kiely, Alexas Ortiz-Correa, Associate of Science in Nursing; Jada Gibbs, Nathaniel Madron-Moore, Associate of General Studies; Hank Castilaw, Bachelor of Arts; Kerrigan Vincent, Tyler Wilson, Bachelor of Science; Mamie Brauer, Educational Specialist; Kriston Brewer, Master of Education
Deville – Marissa Bianchini, Linzi Lampert, Bachelor of Science; Logan Foster, Macy Paulk, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dodson – Logan Womack, Bachelor of Science
Dubberly – Joni Nelson, Doctor of Education
Duncanville, Texas – Melissa Jackson, Master of Science
Duson – Cameron George, Bachelor of General Studies; Tanya St. Julien, Doctor of Education
Egan – Claire Morgan, Bachelor of Science
Elm Grobve – Sharley Barrow, Associate of Science in Nursing
Farmerville – Gabriel Kenley, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Mary Stevens, Bachelor of Social Work
Florien – Makenna Landry, Bachelor of General Studies; Skye Buentello, Bachelor of Science
Forest Hill – Vanessa Galvan, Bachelor of General Studies; Anahi Rubio, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fort Polk – Evan Teaster, Associate of General Studies; Shaniqua Newsome, Associate of Science in Nursing; Spencer Meyer, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of General Studies; Lauren Mayberry, Bachelor of Science; Kathryn Whitesides, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Candace Sizemore, Bachelor of Social Work
Fort Worth, Texas – Joshua Inthavong, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Fresno, California – Madison Moles, Bachelor of Science
Frierson – Elizabeth Bryant, Associate Degree
Frisco, Texas – Trey Cash, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Galveston, Texas – Billi Greaud, Bachelor of Science
Georgetown – Jayce Arledge, Bachelor of General Studies
Giddings, Texas – Tranasia Jones, Bachelor of Arts
Glenmora – Miranda Sumbler, Associate of Science in Nursing; Phillip Bullitt, Kaci Westbrook, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Gonzales – Brittany Walker, Bachelor of General Studies; Nicole Robinson, Bachelor of Science
Grambling – Bobbretta Quarles, Bachelor of Social Work
Grand Cane – Meghan Melton, Associate of Science in Nursing; Enrika Nervis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Junction, Colorado – Samantha Warstler, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grant – Victoria Bordine, Master of Education
Gretna – Donquel Sullen, Bachelor of Science
Gunter, Texas – Jessica LeBlanc, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Hallsville, Texas – Ashlie Ashby, Bachelor of Science
Harrisonburg – Chloe Delhoste, Bachelor of Science
Haughton – Jessa Davis, Lakeshia Wilson, Associate of Science in Nursing; Brylee Kelley, Associate of General Studies; Brady Mathis, Devin Smith, Bachelor of Science; Kaitlyn Jackson, Brittany Modisette, Bach