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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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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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Theatre MSU raises curtain on Halloween hijinks with ‘Night of the Living Dead,’ holds Haunted Theatre fundraiser

Theatre MSU is bringing a double dose of Halloween entertainment to Mississippi State this fall with a spooky fundraiser and a cult-classic performance of “Night of the Living Dead.”

Oct 09, 2025

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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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Kellie Walton

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Franklin,TN native Kellie Walton graduated from Mississippi State with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in public relations in 2016. After graduating from MSU, Walton worked for different PR firms for about six years, realizing hospitality and tourism was quickly becoming her favorite industry with which to work.

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Aundrea Self

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Starkville native Aundrea Self has worked in broadcasting her entire career. Shortly after receiving a bachelor's degree in English and Mass Communication from Stillman College, Self began working in radio. She then moved to television, working as a producer, reporter and eventually an anchor.

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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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Call (662) 325-3320
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Fax (662) 325-3210
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