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About Us

The mission of the Department of Communication is to prepare students to be effective and ethical consumers and producers of personal and public communication. To that end, the department serves all students in the development of basic communication skills and of an appreciation for mass media, public communication, and theatre.

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Faculty & Staff

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MSU students win numerous awards in regional journalism conference

MSU students won 13 awards at the 2021 awards presentation for the best in broadcast, print and online journalism.

Apr 01, 2021

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The Reflector takes top honor at MPA Better Newspaper Contest 

The Reflector took the top honor at the Mississippi Press Association’s 2021 Better Newspaper Contest, winning first place in General Excellence. The newspaper earned the top award and placed 19 times in other categories. Four Reflector staff members placed first in their individual categories.

Apr 01, 2021

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Communication students win national honors in NBS competition

MSU Communication students won eight grand prize awards, six honorable mentions, and two special recognition/honorable mentions in the National Broadcasting Society annual competition.

Mar 31, 2021

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Mississippi State University M mark
Department of Communication
216 President's Circle
130 McComas Hall
P.O Box PF
Campus Mailstop: 9574
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Email info@comm.msstate.edu
info@comm.msstate.edu
Call (662) 325-3320
(662) 325-3320
Fax (662) 325-3210
(662) 325-3210
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