The Broadcast Education Association and Mississippi Association of Broadcasters awards have been announced and an MSU faculty member won two honors.
Myracle Evans, a Memphis, Tenn., native, is a senior communication major with a concentration in broadcast & digital journalism. Evans is involved in IDEAL Women and has been involved in the Residence Hall Association and PRISM.
Chris Misun, a native of Ashland, Wis., joined the faculty of MSU’s Department of Communication in 2016 as a lecturer and then as full-time broadcast instructor 2.5 years ago. Misun received an Associate of Science in film and video production, a Bachelor of Science in entertainment business and a Master of the Arts in new media journalism, all from Full Sail University.
Dr. Larry Strout's article “Don’t Pay Too Much Attention to Guesses about how US Supreme Court will Vote on Abortion Rights – Experts are Often Wrong,” discussing Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, was published in January of 2022 on The Conversation and quickly became one of the top articles on the website.
Flora Dedeaux is a senior communication major with concentrations in broadcast and digital journalism and public relations. From Gulfport, Dedeaux is involved with Bulldog Bash, serving as the public relations coordinator.
Chris Misun, an instructor in Broadcast & Digital Journalism, discusses serving as director of Magnolia Film Festival.
Dr. Larry Strout, an associate professor in Broadcast & Digital Journalism, was interviewed by "Political Vibe" on Newstalk 103.7 about The Conversation article "Don’t pay too much attention to guesses about how US Supreme Court will vote on abortion rights – experts are often wrong."
Dr. Terry Likes talks with experts in higher education and the media industry as they search for solutions.
Chris LoNigro is a senior majoring in communication with concentrations in broadcast and digital journalism and public relations. Hailing from Katy, Texas, LoNigro currently serves as president for the Broadcast Education Association, secretary of The Scene Film Club, attends the Baptist Student Union on campus, and works as the public address announcer for MSU Volleyball, MSU Softball and MSU Tennis. After graduating, Lonigro would love to work as a sports broadcaster or possibly as a media specialist.
Mississippi State University’s student-produced weekly newscast, Take 30 News, is a nominee for a national award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.