NATCHITOCHES – 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.

Frierson – Kaci McDaniel, Bachelor of Science

Keatchie – Maddison McFadden, Master of Education

Mansfield – Taylor Opatz. Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Stonewall – Carlie Beasley, Associate of General Studies; Sydney Barnes, Shelby Southern Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Carolyn Rushing Master of Education

Fall 2025 graduates are as follows:

Frierson – Elizabeth Bryant, Associate Degree

Grand Cane – Meghan Melton, Associate of Science in Nursing; Enrika Nervis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Stonewall – Raven Perkins, Associate Degree; Jaylon James, Ravel Perkins, Bachelor of Science; Ariel Cooke, Tyler Erario, Courtney Johnson, Erin Warren, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Natalie Mangandi, Master of Arts;