College of Communication Arts and Sciences to honor outstanding alumni during the annual Celebration this April at Michigan State University.
Each year, the Alumni Board of the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences recognizes an esteemed roster of Spartan graduates for their passion and contributions to their chosen professions. This year marks the 53rd class of outstanding individuals honored at The Celebration.
Throughout the event, five alumni will receive the Outstanding Alumni Award — an honor recognizing ComArtSci graduates who have obtained the highest level of professional or academic achievement and demonstrated service to the college and community. One alumnus will receive the college’s Rising Star Award for their strong record of accomplishment and service to the community.
This year’s Outstanding Alumni honorees join 252 alumni and industry professionals recognized by the College of Communication Arts and Sciences to date. The 2025 ComArtSci Alumni Award honorees include:
Outstanding Alumni
Kelley L. Carter
- B.A. Journalism 2007
- Senior Entertainment Reporter, ESPN Andscape; Entertainment Contributor, ABC News
Joshua Feldman
- B.A. Advertising 1994
- Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships
Sam Klemet
- B.A. Journalism 2007
- Executive Director, Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Detroit Auto Show
Curtis Matzke
- B.A. Media Arts and Technology 2010; M.A. Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media 2012
- Director, Unfurnished Films LLC
Kathleen Melinda (Schlager) Wilbur, Ph.D. — Posthumous
- B.A. Journalism 1975
- Senior Vice President Emerita, Michigan State University
Rising Star
Haley Kluge
- B.A. Journalism 2017
- Creative Director, Variety
The Celebration will take place April 5, 2025, at the WKAR Studios inside the Communication Arts and Sciences building.
More information about this free event and a link to register will be available soon.