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Judge Faith Jenkins returns for commencement

More than 500 students will graduate from Southern University and A&M College, Friday, Dec. 15, with Judge Faith Jenkins as the commencement speaker.  A SU Law Center graduate from Shreveport, Jenkins is host of the TV show, Judge Faith. Jalen Wagner, senior biology major, will be the chief student marshal for the commencement. Graduation begins at 10am in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. (More)

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