Matriculation Ceremony set for Saturday, Oct. 14

Class of 2007 alum to address students
A member of the Class of 2007 at LSMSA will deliver the address for the matriculation ceremony set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium on the campus of Northwestern State University.

Matthew Claiborne came to LSMSA from Opelousas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication and rhetoric studies (Magna Cum Laude) from Oglethorpe University, and the Master of Science degree in journalism from Columbia University in 2013.

He is a Murrow Award winner and Emmy-nominated journalist and producer for ABC News. He is often among the first people dispatched to the field for breaking news coverage for the network.

Some of his notable stories include covering the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of Mike Brown, the Ebola outbreak across the United States and the 2016 presidential election.

The Matriculation Ceremony recognizes students’ accomplishments, reinforces their commitment to LSMSA and encourages them to apply the necessary diligence to persevere until reaching commencement.
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