Published May 11, 2017
MONROE‑ The University of Louisiana Monroe’s Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony is 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 13, at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
President Dr. Nick J. Bruno will confer 863 degrees to 860 students. Three students
are each receiving two degrees.
There are 193 students graduating with honors, 34 summa cum laude (3.900-4.000), 45
magna cum laude (3.750-3.899) and 114 cum laude (3.500-3.749). The 14 summa students
with 4.0 cumulative GPAs will be recognized individually as the top graduates.
This semester 36 student-athletes are graduating with GPAs of 3.0 or higher.
Maxine Moreau, President of Consumer Markets for CenturyLink, will be the commencement
speaker. Moreau is a 1983 graduate of ULM with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information
Services. Moreau was instrumental in the integration of acquired companies into CenturyLink
to create the third largest telecommunications provider in the U.S. and a Fortune
150 company. Today she oversees CenturyLink’s traditional telephone service in 37
states, directing the company’s focus on providing digital services. She leads sales,
customer service, marketing, service and regional field operations.
For those who cannot attend, the live webcast can be found at ulm.edu/commencement/. A full recording of the event will be archived for viewing.
For seating and guest information, visit ulm.edu/commencement-info.
For a full list of all degree candidates, visit http://bit.ly/ulmgradss17
