Dr. Terry Likes wins broadcast awards

The Broadcast Education Association and Mississippi Association of Broadcasters awards have been announced and an MSU faculty member won two honors.

Dr. Larry Strout publishes article on The Conversation

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.

CO Connection: Chris Misun

Chris Misun, an instructor in Broadcast & Digital Journalism, discusses serving as director of Magnolia Film Festival.

Political Vibe: Dr. Larry Strout

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."

MSU TV station, students nominated for multiple national production awards

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.

Chris Misun to serve as 2022 Magnolia Film Festival Director

Chris Misun, a Broadcast & Digital Journalism instructor, will serve as the 2022 Magnolia Film Festival Director. 

Dr. Larry Strout earns Master of Arts in Legal Studies

Dr. Larry Strout recently received a Master of Arts degree in Legal Studies from the University of Illinois-Springfield. Strout decided to go back to school part-time in the fall of 2018 to obtain a formal education in law.

MSU student news crew nominated for a National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences student production award

Mississippi State University’s student produced weekly newscast—Take 30 News—received a nomination for Best Newscast from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast Chapter for a Spring 2021 production.

CO Connection: Ben Hart

Alumnus Ben Hart shares stories of how MSU prepared him to work a variety of media jobs in top U.S. cities.

MSU communication department, TV Center, WMSV radio station win big in state broadcasting awards

The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters is recognizing staff and students in Mississippi State’s Department of Communication, University Television Center and WMSV 91.1 FM campus radio station for excellence in broadcasting.

CO Connection: Derek Rogers

Alumnus Derek Rogers recalls his days of working in campus media which helped propel him to television management.

Communication Connection: Alumnus Marcus Hunter discusses how his MSU coursework helped prepare him for a career in sports and broadcast journalism

MSU students win Award of Excellence in 2021 Broadcast Education Association Audio challenge

Six MSU students won an Award of Excellence in the 2021 Broadcast Education Association 48-hour Audio challenge.

CO Connection: Hannah Vandie

Communication student, Hannah Vandie, discusses how to take initiative and make the most of your student career.

National Broadcasting Society selects radio documentary produced by Dr. Terry Likes for exhibition

This report provides a history from FDR’s fireside chats to Trump’s tweets, offering context and analysis of the love-hate relationship of the President and the media.