Jena Native Graduates from Louisiana Tech - The Jena Times

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November 26, 2025

Jena Native Graduates from Louisiana Tech

Jena native, Faith MaLee Edwards recently graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, where she received a Bachelor of Science Forestry degree. Edwards was one of 325 graduates whose degrees were conferred at the 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremonies held Saturday, November 15, 2025. Congratulations to Faith Edwards upon her recent accomplishment.

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