Say hello to the SOU class of 2021

Matt Jordan September 22, 2017

Last Updated: September 22, 2017

Ashland, Ore — Parents said their goodbyes and teachers said their hellos at Southern Oregon University’s convocation day.

New students, joined by their families, heard from the SOU staff as they prepare for the next school year.

The class of 2021 left SOU’s football field with new Raider gear and a better idea of what their future holds.

“I think the students are really feeling a sense of excitement and independence but also responsibility and I hope they are feeling uplifted by our community,” said Danielle Mancuso with SOU Student Life.

SOU staff say 840 students moved into campus housing yesterday. Classes start next week.

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a HUGE Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife and their German Shepherd named Stanley.