Forty-two Ag students receive degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement

Baton Rouge, La. – Forty-two students in the College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES)received their degrees during the Southern University and A&M College’s commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of fall 2025. Graduate students obtained their degrees on December 18, 2025 and undergraduate students obtained theirs on December 19, 2025. Both ceremonies were held in the F.G. Clark Activity Center along with more than 500 graduates from the university.

Melva K. Wallace, president-CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, served as the keynote speaker for the graduate commencement. Felica Coney, global tech executive, was the keynote speaker for the undergraduate commencement.

Below is a list of the students who received degrees from the College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences:

·      Destiny Dean from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S.in Human Sciences (Child and Family Studies)

·      KhaNiya Tucker from Saginaw, TX earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Child and Family Studies)

·      Samiya Knoten from Los Angeles, CA earned a B.S.in Human Sciences (Child and Family Studies)

·      Jerkyra McDaniels from LaPlace, LA earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Child and Family Studies)

·      Taylor White from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Child and Family Studies)

·      Destinee Sims from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Child and Family Studies)

·      Ursilla Chatman from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Child and Family Studies)

·      Arianna Odds from Baker, LA earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Apparel, Merchandising and Textiles)

·      Kennedy Phillips from New Orleans, LA earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Fashion Merchandising, Designs, and Textiles)

·      Naomi Ward from Laurel, MD earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Apparel, Merchandising and Textiles)

·      William Jones from Houma, LA earned a B.S. in Human Sciences (Nutrition, Health, and Wellness)

·      Jhimere Wilson Stevenson from Baton Rouge, LA earned an M.S. in Dietetic Internship

·      Mohammed Abusabe from Baton Rouge, LA earned an M.S. in Dietetic Internship

·      Keyunna McDonald from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Urban Forestry and Natural Resources (Environmental Studies)

·      Oscar Paul from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Urban Forestry and Natural Resources (Natural Resources Sustainability)

·      Destyne Howard from Houston, TX earned an M.S in Urban Forestry and Natural Resources

·      Raymond Antwi from Accra, Ghana earned a Ph.D. in Urban Forestry and Natural Resources

·      Amber Lastie from Opelousas, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      Bacari Long from Independence, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Agribusiness)

·      Bennie Loyd, III from Chicago, IL earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Plant & Soil)

·      Carlisha Williams from Gonzales, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Pre-Veterinary)

·      Daisia Robertson from Zachary, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      De'Aree Harris from Memphis, TN earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Plant & Soil)

·      De'kevion Ford from Opelousas, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      Desiree James from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Plant& Soil)

·      Jasman Ellis from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Agribusiness)

·      J'Me Bryant from Houma, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Pre-Veterinary)

·      Kabren Williams from Franklinton, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Plant & Soil)

·      Kaelyn Hill from Port Allen, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      Kashi Roberts from North Lauderdale, FL earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      Kendyl Gipson from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Plant & Soil)

·      Kennedy Hughes from Chicago, IL earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Pre-Veterinary)

·      Morgan Abraham from Baker, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Agribusiness)    

·      Myles Sam from Opelousas, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      Na'Kia Okotcha from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      Nyla Wilson from Clinton, MD earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Agribusiness)

·      Rushane Miller from Baton Rouge, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Pre-Veterinary)

·      Sa'Rya Travis from Walker, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      Ta'Cardrick Alexander from Haughton, LA earned B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Pre-Veterinary)

·      Taniya Nichols from Monroe, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

·      Tayler Jackson from Ovilla, TX earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Agribusiness)    

·      Tia Parson from New Orleans, LA earned a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Animal Science)

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