Northwestern State University honored six inductees into its Long Purple Line during a luncheon and program held October 23 as part of the university’s Homecoming festivities.

Induction into the Long Purple Line is the highest honor NSU bestows upon its graduates, recognizing individual success and those who have brought prestige to the university.

The 2026 Long Purple Line inductees are Bryan David Arceneaux of Larose; Edwin Dunahoe, Billy Joe Harrington and Dr. Ronald Owen McBride of Natchitoches; Trey Hill of Baton Rouge; and Brenda Williams Webb of Shreveport.

The six inductees were recognized during the university’s Homecoming celebration for their accomplishments and contributions.

Additional information about this year’s inductees is available at https://www.nsula.edu/press-room/six-prominent-alumni-added-to-long-purple-line/.

A complete schedule of NSU Homecoming activities is available at https://northwesternstatealumni.com/homecoming/.

Photo caption: Northwestern State University’s 2026 inductees into the Long Purple Line are, from left, Bryan David Arceneaux, Billy Joe Harrington, Edwin Dunahoe, Brenda Webb, Trey Hill and Dr. Ron McBride.

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