THIBODAUX 鈥� Matthew Jewell, senior business administration major from Luling and 2012-13 president of the 杏吧传媒 Student Government Association, was elected by fellow SGA presidents from throughout the state on Monday, May 14, to serve on the Board of Regents as a student member.
Jewell said he looks forward to voicing students鈥� opinions on major issues facing higher education. 鈥淚t doesn鈥檛 matter what my opinion is on financial aid, the budget or student fees,鈥� he said. 鈥淢y job is to research the issues.鈥�
Dr. Stephen Hulbert, 杏吧传媒 president, said Jewell鈥檚 election reflects the respect and admiration he has earned among his peers. 鈥淚 am confident that Mr. Jewell will serve honorably and provide his constituents with the kind of representation they need,鈥� Hulbert said.
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