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Department of Communication, Media & Theatre

The Department of Communication, Media & Theatre is within the College of Arts & Sciences and currently serves approximately 500 majors. Communication majors may choose from one or more of the following concentrations: Broadcasting & Digital Journalism, Communication & Media Studies, Print & Digital Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre.

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New & Noteworthy

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CMT major among three MSU Rhodes Scholarship finalists

Three Mississippi State students are finalists for the prestigious international Rhodes Scholarship. The finalists are advancing to the last round of interviews Nov. 12-15 in consideration for one of the world’s highest academic honors. Tafada Wright, a senior communication major concentrating in broadcast and digital journalism from Spanish Town, Jamaica, interviews in Kingston, Jamaica.

Nov 04, 2025

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Theatre MSU’s ‘Unified Theatre’ project showcases ACCESS student talent

Mississippi State’s Theatre MSU is partnering with the university’s ACCESS Program to launch a “Unified Theatre” project celebrating student creativity in a collaborative performance of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Unified Theatre is a nationwide program that unites students from all backgrounds and learning styles to create and perform productions together.

Oct 28, 2025

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MSU’s Seitz to headline renewed Grisham Lecture Series

Mississippi State is bringing back the Grisham Lecture Series, a signature event showcasing its most distinguished faculty, next month after a five-year hiatus. Holli Seitz, associate professor of communication, is headlining the series’ first event on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. in Mitchell Memorial Library’s John Grisham Room.

Oct 28, 2025

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Wendy Zupa

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Brandon, Mississippi, native, Wendy Stowe Zupa, graduated from Mississippi State University in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and a concentration in Broadcasting. Zupa worked as a news anchor and reporter across the state of Mississippi and in Nashville until a job in another area of communication presented itself.

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Karley Woods

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Karley Woods, a Florence native, is a senior Communication major with a concentration in Print & Digital Journalism. Woods currently serves as an intern in the College of Arts & Sciences where she works as the social media coordinator.

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Olivia Miley

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Hattiesburg native, Olivia Miley, graduated from Mississippi State University in just three years with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a concentration in public relations. Guided by Dr. John Forde, she strategically lined up her courses to finish quickly while still excelling academically. 

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Mississippi State University M mark
Department of Communication, Media & Theatre
216 President's Circle
130 McComas Hall
P.O Box PF
Campus Mailstop: 9574
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Email info@comm.msstate.edu
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