Northwestern State awards diplomas to Summer, Fall 2024 graduates

NSU graduates who earned master’s degrees celebrated commencement Wednesday, Dec. 18.  From left are Danielle Antoon Cobb of Natchitoches, Jazmine Cherry of Monroe and Paula Shuford Callender of Pleasant Hill. Photos by Chris Reich/NSU Photo Lab
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded degrees to 602 Summer and Fall 2024 graduates during commencement exercises Dec.18-19.  Three ceremonies took place in Prather Coliseum over two days. 
 
NSU President James Genovese said graduation is the commencement of a new chapter in each graduate’s life. 
 
“Your hard work and your dedication have brought you to this moment and we applaud your accomplishments,” he said. 
 
During Wednesday afternoon’s program a posthumous diploma was presented to the family of the late Seth R. Stanfield, formerly of Benton, a student in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program who passed away April 4.  
 
Summer 2024 graduates (from Red River Parish) are listed below.
Alicia Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
 
Fall 2024 graduates (from Red River Parish) are listed below. 
John Murray, Associate of General Studies,
Chloe Boulas, Bachelor of Arts;
Tyriq Beavers, Bachelor of Science;
Madison Hale, Hailey Holley, Cailyn Swift, Bachelor of Science in Nursing