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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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Storytelling Excellence: B&DJ faculty members rake in national awards

Department of Communication, Media and Theatre is making waves nationally with Assistant Professors Rex Jones and Marty Lang earning two of the four Best of Show awards in the Broadcast Education Association’s 2025 Creative Media Competition.

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MSU’s Take 30 News takes top honors for journalism awards

Mississippi State University’s Department of Communication student-produced newscast, Take 30 News, earned top honors this spring at the Society of Professional Journalists Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards, winning Best All-Around Television Newscast—one of the contest’s most prestigious categories.

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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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Broadcast students earn regional Emmy nominations for excellence in journalism

Mississippi State University broadcast students have been recognized this spring for their outstanding work, earning nominations in two categories of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Southeast Chapter Student Production Awards. The nominations include Newscast and News Report – Serious News, highlighting the students’ dedication to high-quality journalism.

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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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MSU graduate student wins national broadcasting award, campus newscast gains recognition

Mississippi State University graduate student Sydney Goldberg took first place in graduate-level broadcasting recently at the prestigious Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts, and an MSU-led team of broadcasters also earned top honors for excellence in student newscasts.

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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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Thorn named station manager of MSU’s 91.1 The Junction

A former news and music director of a college radio station in the Blue Ridge Mountains is now at the helm of Mississippi State’s 91.1 The Junction. Becca Thorn began her role as radio station manager Feb. 1 to plan, organize and supervise the station’s day-to-day broadcasting operations.

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B&DJ students claim top awards at national media convention

Four Mississippi State University students have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to college media at the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Media Convention in Seattle. Competing against top programs from across the country, these MSU communication students showcased excellence in broadcasting and storytelling.

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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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MSU radio station best in nation for sports talk program

Mississippi State students’ dynamic skills are known as “best in the country” after three broadcasters from WMSV—MSU’s radio station—won first place in the nation for Best Sports Talk Program at the 2024 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System convention in New York City earlier this semester.

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National Broadcast Historian Award presented to MSU communication head

Terry Likes, head of Mississippi State’s Department of Communication, is the winner of the national 2024 Broadcast Historian Award from the Library of American Broadcasting’s Foundation, in conjunction with the Broadcast Education Association.

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MSU students, faculty rake in national broadcasting awards

Mississippi State University students and faculty received top awards for their broadcasting skills at the recent Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts.