PROGRAM
BEARER OF THE MACE
Melissa LaBorde, M.A., APR
LSUA Associate Professor of Communication Studies & 2026 Bolton
Award Winner
PROCESSIONAL*
I. “Processional in C Major”
II. Candidates for Degrees
III. Faculty
IV. Platform Party
PRESENTATION OF COLORS*
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, Camp Beauregard
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & NATIONAL ANTHEM*
Patrick Hunter
LSUA Assistant Professor of Performing Arts
Howard & Eloise Mulder Endowed Chair
INVOCATION*
Brad Gill, D. Min.
Director, LSUA Baptist Collegiate Ministry
WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, & CHANCELLOR’S AWARD
Paul Coreil, Ph.D.
LSUA Chancellor
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Wade Rousse, Ph.D.
LSU System President
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Elizabeth Beard, Ph.D.
LSUA Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
“Pomp & Circumstance”
Valencia Sarpy Jones
Past Chair, LSU Board of Supervisors`
ALMA MATER*
Patrick Hunter
LSUA Assistant Professor of Performing Arts
Howard & Eloise Mulder Endowed Chair
BENEDICTION*
Brad Gill, D. Min.
Director, LSUA Baptist Collegiate Ministry
RECESSIONAL*
I. “Trumpet Tune in G”
II. Platform Party
III. Faculty
IV. Candidates for Degrees
*Audience Standing