NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded 890 degrees to 860 graduates during Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies May 13-14.  Webster Parish spring graduates listed by hometown are as follows. 

Doyline – Amaris Buitrago, Bachelor of Science

Dubberly – Jayde Burks, Bachelor of Arts

Minden — Makenlee McCall, Associate of Science in Nursing; Lacoya Hawkins, Bachelor of Science; Jenna Nelson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Adrianna Maddox, Bachelor of Social Work; Mary Simms, Doctor of Education; Michel’le Coleman, Sharde Evans, Lawanda Jefferson, Master of Science in Nursing

Sarepta – Katie Ingle, Master of Science in Nursing