Spring commencement exercises at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will take place at 10:30 a.m. May 7 at Ranger Field.
Dr. Cheryl Evans, a 1992 Northwestern graduate, will be speaking at the commencement. She is originally from Cherokee and is president emeritus of Northern Oklahoma College.
In case of inclement weather, the spring commencement exercises will take place in Percefull Fieldhouse.
Music will be provided by the Ranger symphonic band under the direction of Dr. Michael Black, director of bands and assistant professor of music.
A reception honoring the graduates will immediately follow the ceremony. It’ll take place at the north end of Ranger Field. The reception is open to all graduates, families, friends and employees. In case of inclement weather, the reception will be moved to the Student Center Commons.The parking tiers on the south end of the football field will be available for people to park and watch the ceremony from their vehicle.
Seven candidates will receive Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees.
Twenty-nine candidates will receive master degrees, 13 will receive master of education degrees, nine will receive master of counseling psychology degrees, four will receive a master of science in general psychology degree and three will receive master of arts in American studies degrees.
A total of 233 candidates will receive bachelor’s degrees, with 37 graduating with honors.
A live internet stream of the graduation can be found at: www.youtube.com/NWOSURangers.