SUSLA celebrates largest graduating class in a decade
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) celebrated its largest graduating class since 2015 during its Spring Commencement on May 12, 2025, at the Shreveport Convention Center.
Shreveport native Bishop Joseph Warren Walker, III, who is the senior leader of the historic Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Nashville, Tennessee, delivered the commencement address.
The SUSLA Class of 2025 is comprised of 447 graduates, including 369 traditional students and 78 dual-enrollment scholars. SUSLA's Director of Marketing and University Relations, Tralicia Allen, said the dual enrollment students are exemplary in managing both high school and college coursework simultaneously, exemplifying the university's commitment to academic excellence and student success.
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'At SUSLA, we are committed to transforming education by equipping students for the workforce, preparing them for transfer opportunities, and leading the region in global educational achievement,' said Dr. Aubra Gantt, SUSLA Chancellor. 'Our institution continues to be a beacon of hope and a catalyst for community prosperity.'
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