{"id":911282,"date":"2026-06-08T15:13:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/family-of-caleb-wilson-walks-across-southern-university-stage-in-emotional-graduation-tribute-after-hazing-death-watch\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:13:52","slug":"family-of-caleb-wilson-walks-across-southern-university-stage-in-emotional-graduation-tribute-after-hazing-death-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/family-of-caleb-wilson-walks-across-southern-university-stage-in-emotional-graduation-tribute-after-hazing-death-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Of Caleb Wilson Walks Across Southern University Stage In Emotional Graduation Tribute After Hazing Death (WATCH)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Roommates, an emotional moment unfolded at Southern University\u2019s commencement ceremony as one family experienced both heartbreak and pride in the same breath. A year after Caleb Wilson\u2019s<\/strong> tragic death shocked the campus community, his loved ones were met with overwhelming support as his name was honored during graduation.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Alleged Hazing Death Of Southern University Student Caleb Wilson Results In Five Indictments (VIDEO)<\/a><\/h5>\n

Southern University Honors Caleb Wilson At Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Caleb Wilson, a mechanical engineering student at Southern University, died in 2025 following an alleged hazing incident involving members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. During Friday\u2019s commencement ceremony,<\/a> Caleb\u2019s parents and sister walked across the graduation stage in his honor, drawing cheers and emotional reactions from folks in attendance. Among those watching from the crowd was Zelbra Daniels, whose son was friends with Caleb. Daniels shared that the moment reflected the love and support surrounding the Wilson family. She also claimed people in attendance were essentially telling them, \u201cWe got you,<\/strong>\u201d while continuing to pray for their healing.<\/p>\n

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There was an emotional moment at Southern University’s graduation in Baton Rouge as leaders awarded a posthumous degree to Caleb Wilson. <\/p>\n

Wilson died in a suspected hazing incident in 2025. pic.twitter.com\/L9iYk0BRQO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 wdsu (@wdsu) May 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Comment Section Shared Nothing But Love<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Roommates flooded TSR\u2019s Instagram comment section<\/a> after seeing Caleb Wilson\u2019s family walk the stage in his honor. And, the reactions quickly turned emotional. Many users shared messages of love and condolences to his family. Others questioned whether the recognition still mattered now that Caleb is gone. While a few people who appeared to know him personally congratulated his loved ones and celebrated the milestone he worked so hard to reach.<\/span><\/p>\n

One Instagram user @maddikennedi wrote, \u201c<\/span>SO PROUD OF MY BESTFRIEND YOU DID IT CALEB<\/strong>\ud83d\udc7c\ud83c\udffd\ud83e\ude75\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This Instagram user @jaistylez commented, \u201c<\/span>He had so much life ahead<\/strong> \ud83d\ude22\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And, Instagram user @damn.frenchiee shared, \u201c<\/span>I keep telling ppl fraternities and sororities is a cult<\/strong> \ud83d\ude2d\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Instagram user @__iamterrence claimed, \u201cI really hate this happened to him<\/strong> \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

While Instagram user @coreyborner24 said, \u201c<\/span>REST IN PEACE. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN<\/strong> \ud83d\ude22\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, Instagram user @traceys.daughter added, \u201cB<\/strong><\/span>lack community gotta do better. he should still be alive.<\/strong>\u201c<\/span><\/p>\n

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Students Reflect On Emotional Tribute For Caleb Wilson<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Other students also reflected on the emotional tribute<\/a>, including fellow student Tori Johnson, who said she never personally met Caleb but still felt deeply moved seeing his name acknowledged after everything surrounding the case. Graduate Eryka Jackson added that the atmosphere in the room felt heavy yet unified, sharing that Caleb\u2019s family deserved to experience the moment after all he worked toward during his time at Southern. Reports further state that Caleb was not the only student honored in this way during the ceremony.<\/p>\n