Awards & Honors MSU student journalists at The Reflector win big at 2025 MPA summit
The Reflector student journalists took home three first-place awards this spring at the Mississippi Press Association’s O.C. McDavid Journalism Summit––walking away with a dozen top awards. The Reflector’s Editor-in-Chief Ivy Rose Ball, a senior communication major from Muscle Shoals, won multiple awards for a three-part investigation she conducted on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at MSU.
New & Noteworthy In 'Hidden History of Vicksburg,' MSU’s Foreman sheds light on Deep South’s mysteries, uncovers forgotten past
Mississippi State University’s Joshua K. Foreman, an instructor in the Department of Communication and advisor to the student newspaper, The Reflector, has released the latest installment in his acclaimed Hidden History series.
Awards & Honors MSU wins big at ‘Best of the South’ contest, passes baton for SEJC leadership
MSU Communication Instructor Josh Foreman served as SEJC president for 2024–2025 and organized this year’s conference held on the MSU campus. He also co-coordinated the annual “Best of the South” contest with Samford University’s Clay Carey. Georgia Highlands Instructor Katie Baxter will take over as SEJC president for 2025–2026.
Spotlight Ivy Rose Ball
Ivy Rose Ball is a senior from Muscle Shoals, Ala., majoring in communication with a concentration in print and digital journalism. She is the editor-in-chief for The Reflector, and she also is a photography intern for Mississippi State Athletics. Her dream job is to be a photographer for a lifestyle magazine or to be a sports photographer.
Interviews & Media Coverage CO Connection: Wendy Roussin
Mississippi State University Department of Communication Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews CO associate professor, Wendy Roussin, who shares how one can take a picture and turn it into an art form. Roussin discusses her recent work, which was selected for display at an international juried exhibition. In this program, viewers will see a selection of Roussin’s images and gain insight into how these came about and what impressed the jurors.
Awards & Honors MSU students win top honors at Mississippi Press Association conference
MSU student-journalists won top awards at the 2024 Mississippi Press Association Better News/Media Conference in Ridgeland this spring. The Reflector, MSU's student newspaper, won the overall General Excellence award for the fourth year in a row.
Interviews & Media Coverage CO Connection: Dr. John Forde
Mississippi State University Department of Communication Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews Dr. John Forde, who reflects on his 37 years of teaching and leadership at MSU. Forde will retire May 2024 and discusses his years as head of the department and the many accomplishments, hiring of faculty, his love of teaching, mentoring current and former students, his faith and family, and what his future plans include.
Spotlight Samuel Hughes
Samuel Hughes is a senior from Biloxi, Miss., double majoring in communication and Spanish. His communication concentration is print & digital journalism.
Spotlight Aubrey Carter
Aubrey Carter is a junior from Alabaster, Ala., majoring in communication with a double concentration in both broadcast & digital journalism and print & digital journalism.
Awards & Honors Reflector defends “General Excellence” title at Mississippi Press Association awards
Mississippi State students took home 11 first-place awards at the 2024 Mississippi Press Association’s Better News/Media conference. The Reflector, Mississippi State’s student newspaper, won “General Excellence” for the fourth year in a row.
