Northwestern State University honored Mark Romero, center, during commencement exercises Dec. 18 by presenting him with the Nth Degree, a special honor that recognizes individuals who have gone the extra mile in meritorious service to the university or the community.  Romero recently served out a two-year term as chair of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, of which NSU is a member, after serving as vice chair from 2017-18.   Dr. Jim Henderson, NSU alumnus and president of the UL System, and NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio presented the award during the ceremony in which Romero’s daughter Madison Romero earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State.