LSU of Alexandria hosted family and friends on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Rapides Parish Coliseum to celebrate commencement for more than five hundred graduates.

LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil, Ph.D., who served as master of ceremony, said, “Congratulations on completing your academic journey! The faculty and staff of LSUA are incredibly proud of you for reaching this significant milestone in your life. Graduating from college reflects the sacrifices, dedication, and hard work you have invested in your future. We celebrate those accomplishments and extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported you in achieving this incredible goal.”

The commencement address was given by Quinne Jenkins, Director of Community Engagement at Delta Air Lines and Vice President of The Delta Air Lines Foundation. Jenkins leads Delta’s global, nonprofit charitable contributions strategy as well as the organization’s volunteerism initiatives for its nearly 100,000 employees.

Join LSUA in congratulating the following Jena, LA graduates: Jamilyn Robertson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brent Humphries, Associate of Science in Nursing; and Gabriela Chapman, Bachelor of General Studies.