NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded degrees to 849 students Friday, Dec. 14 at the Fall Commencement Exercises in Prather Coliseum. Paul Rainwater, chief of staff for Gov. Bobby Jindal, was the commencement speaker.

Baldwin – Kenshel Tolbert, Master of Education

Franklin — Willdric Rack, Bachelor of Arts; Lisa Brown, Krista Magers, Master of Arts

New Iberia – Elizabeth Broussard, Associate of General Studies; Ella Harrison, Gifford Saravia, Bachelor of Science; Juanique Dugas, Master of Education

St. Martinville – Kristin Noel, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science; Donyelle Lee, Bachelor of Science