McNeese State University conferred degrees on 675 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 166th commencement on May 22, in McNeese’s Townsley Law Arena.

Graduates from the area include:

Ascension Parish

Donaldsonville: Alleriyonn Bionca Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Gonzales: Raven Re'shaune Jones, Master of Science in Nursing

Prairieville: Allasia Je'nae Washington, Bachelor of General Studies

East and West Feliciana parishes

Ethel: Ashley L. Pugh, Associate of General Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication

St. Francisville: William Greene Calhoun, Master of Business Administration

Livingston Parish

Denham Springs: Mason Edwards, Bachelor of General Studies

Walker: Briana Michelle Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Management; Ryann E. Schexnayder, Bachelor of General Studies

Tangipahoa Parish

Ponchatoula: Steven Smith, Bachelor of General Studies

Springfield: Jalencia Pierre, Bachelor of General Studies

East Baton Rouge Parish

Zachary: Beatrice Butler, Master of Science in Nursing