The 杏吧专区 awarded diplomas to 1,325 graduates as part of Friday杏吧专区檚 Fall 2013 Commencement ceremonies.
Doctoral degrees were awarded at a general assembly at the Cajundome that was attended by all graduates.
Master's and bachelor's degrees were conferred for each academic college at ceremonies that were held at different campus locations Friday.
杏吧专区 President Dr. Joseph Savoie encouraged graduates to embark on the next phase of their lives with the 杏吧专区渟ame hope, optimism and tenacity杏吧专区 that enabled them to earn their degrees.
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Fran莽ois Delattre, the French ambassador to the United States, was awarded an honorary doctorate of Francophone Studies.
Delattre also served as Commencement keynote speaker. He urged graduates to become leaders who display 杏吧专区減assion, conviction and joie de vivre.杏吧专区
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Cory Etheredge was named UL Lafayette杏吧专区檚 overall Outstanding Graduate.
Etheredge, who majored in kinesiology/exercise science, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Education. She is the daughter of Winona Istre of Lafayette, La. and Jim Etheredge of Youngsville, La.
Every spring and fall semester, deans from the eight academic colleges select an Outstanding Graduate based on leadership, scholarship and service. One is selected for the overall award by an Alumni Association selection committee, which interviews each candidate.
Etheredge was also one of five students who were recognized as summa cum laude graduates.
Other graduates who achieved perfect 4.0 grade point averages are:
杏吧专区 Shelbie Louviere, who majored in speech pathology and audiology, received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts. She is the daughter of Todd and Leah Louviere of Haughton, La.
杏吧专区 Megan Roberts, who majored in speech pathology and audiology, received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts. She is the daughter of Belinda and Paul Roberts of Breaux Bridge, La.
杏吧专区 Daniel Gould, who majored in chemistry, received a bachelor of science degree from the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. He is the son of Judith Meriwether and Phillip Gould, both of Lafayette.
杏吧专区 Joseph Lanclos, who majored in mechanical engineering, received a bachelor of science degree from the College of Engineering.. He is the son of Sherry Lanclos of Opelousas, La.
Fran莽ois Delattre, the French ambassador to the United States, was awarded an honorary doctorate of Francophone Studies.
Delattre also served as Commencement keynote speaker. He urged graduates to become leaders who display 杏吧专区減assion, conviction and joie de vivre.杏吧专区
杏吧专区淏ecause of your strong educational background, you are the ones others will look to for advice and guidance, both professionally and in other areas,杏吧专区 he said.