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Vision TV: Josh Foreman

In this episode of Vision TV with the College of Arts & Sciences, Josh Foreman, an instructor in the Department of Communication discusses his “Hidden History” book series. We sit down and talk about the newest addition, "Hidden History of Vicksburg."

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CO Connection: Taylor Howard

Mississippi State University Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews Taylor Howard, a senior, graduating in December with an emphasis in Broadcast & Digital Journalism. Taylor has already won more than a dozen national, regional, and state awards in categories for radio, podcast, and tv. She has completed two internships in Jackson (MS) and Tulsa (OK). Taylor discusses why she chose television news as a career option, the importance of internships and networking, building her media portfolio and her job prospects.

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CO Connection: Brandon Langlois

Mississippi State University Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews Brandon Langlois, MSU’s Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communication and Content. Langlois is a CO alumnus, who specialized in Public Relations and Broadcasting. After graduation, he took a job at the University of Arkansas. He came back to MSU in 2018 as Associate Director of Communication. In this interview, Langlois discusses his current role in how his office handles the media coverage for all things MSU Athletics. He also delves into the fact that athletics in the SEC does not have an off-season, State’s recent hiring of a new baseball coach, renovations to Davis-Wade stadium and more. His team recently won a ChangeMaker Innovation award.

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CO Connection: Josh Foreman

Mississippi State University Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews Josh Foreman, Instructor II, in the Print & Digital Journalism concentration. Foreman discusses the sixth edition of his non-fiction series of books, by delving into the Hidden History of Vicksburg and the Vicksburg gamblers. He also notes his Hidden History of Jackson and Hidden History of New Orleans books. This Hidden History series is branching out into audio books and a new series on YouTube is in development.

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CO Connection: Dr. Larry Strout

Mississippi State University Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews associate professor, Dr. Larry Strout, who will retire August 2025. Strout spent many years working in professional media before spending his final 18 years in teaching Media Law, and Media Wrriting at Mississippi State. Strout discusses what has made him most proud over his distinguished career, his time working in the media, and why he went back to school to earn additional credentials.

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CO Connection: Olivia Beck

Mississippi State University Broadcast & Digital Journalism Instructor Victoria Bailey interviews WTVY News 4's Morning Show producer Olivia Beck. Beck reflects on her undergraduate experience at Mississippi State University and her time in Take 30 News and as the president of the MSU chapter of the Broadcast Education Association Club and how her participation helped shape her into the professional she is today. Beck is an award-winning journalist. She talks about what it takes to receive those honors. Beck offers advice for Broadcast and Digital Journalism students before graduation and talks about the importance of storytelling.

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CO Connection: Kaleb Green

Mississippi State University Broadcast & Digital Journalism Instructor Victoria Bailey interviews WCBI "News Four" Multimedia Journalist Kaleb Green. Green reflects on his undergraduate experience at Mississippi State University and his current career as a news reporter in Columbus, Mississippi. Green talks about transitioning from student journalist to award-winning journalist. Green offers advice for Broadcast and Digital Journalism students ahead of graduation and discusses the importance of storytelling.

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CO Connection: Quentin Smith

Mississippi State University Broadcast & Digital Journalism Instructor Victoria Bailey interviews WLBT "On Your Side" Multimedia Journalist Quentin Smith. Smith reflects on his undergraduate experience at Mississippi State University and his early career as a news reporter in Columbus Mississippi. Smith talks about transitioning into teaching Journalism and his current role as a state capital reporter. Smith offers advice for Broadcast and Digital Journalism students ahead of graduation and talks about the importance of storytelling.

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CO Connection: Laken Laird

Mississippi State University's Broadcast & Digital Journalism Instructor Victoria Bailey interviews Laken Laird, who reflects on her early time as a Mississippi State University student, transitioning into public relations, and her current role as a graduate assistant to the award-winning student-led newscast, Take 30 News. Laken is also an instructor and works on Ph.D.-level courses. Laird is also the Communication Department's Graduate Assistant of the Year for 2024. Laird offers advice to journalism and PR students ahead of graduation. Laken also discusses how communication, accepting all challenges, and storytelling are vital to any profession.

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CO Connection: Dr. Gil Carter

Mississippi State University Department of Communication Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews CO assistant professor, Dr. Gil Carter, who is an expert in Political Communication. With the political transition, Carter discussed how the buildup to the election was long and arduous, what we learned, and how we move forward. Carter conducts research in political communication and has been an expert on many media outlets around the country. Carter talks about his background, experiences in Alabama and Florida before coming to MSU, and what he hopes students can learn from the political process.

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CO Connection: Greg Thorn

Mississippi State University Department of Communication Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews CO assistant teaching professor, Greg Thorn, who shares information about the season for TheatreMSU which features a wide array of performances such as Charlotte’s Web, Medea – a classic Greek Tragedy, A Piece of My Heart, and She Kills Monster with a theme from Dungeons and Dragons. Thorn discusses his role as lighting designer, accolades he has earned for performances such as Legally Blonde and how plans to pass along this knowledge to students via experiential learning opportunities.

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CO Connection: Mary Kathryn Kight

Mississippi State University Broadcast & Digital Journalism Instructor Victoria Bailey interviews Mary Kathryn Kight, who reflects on her early career as a Magnolia State reporter, transitioning into public relations and her current role here at Mississippi State University. Kight is the Senior Communications Manager for the Vice President's Office, Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine. Kight offers advice for journalism and P.R. students ahead of graduation, and she talks about how important communication and storytelling are a vital part of any profession.

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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.

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CO Connection: Khristie Edmonds

Mississippi State University Department of Communication Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews CO alumnae, Khristie Edmonds, who is currently the Division Chair of Humanities and Fine Arts at East Mississippi Community College. Edmonds discusses her experience in television and broadcast meteorology, teaching at MSU full-time, including with the Shackhouls Honors College, her work in student ministry, and now part-time at MSU. Edmonds explains her role in giving back via the Miss Mississippi Scholarship organization and offers advice for students today.

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CO Connection: Katie Corban

Mississippi State University Department of Communication Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews CO alumnae, Katie Corban, the MSU Associate Director for Career Services and Programs. Corban discusses the vital role Career Services can play as students seek employment after graduation. Corban studied Public Relations as an undergraduate, holds a Masters’ degree in Counselor Education, and has won several awards for her work on campus including the Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award.