News Archive | Department of Communication

Theatre MSU receives MAC grant to create original production promoting social change

Mississippi State’s Theatre MSU—the Department of Communication’s production division—has received a portion of more than $1.4 million in funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission to support the creation and performance of an original theatrical production.

Sep 09, 2021

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.

Aug 20, 2021

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.

Aug 05, 2021

Public Relations students win top PRAM awards

Karie R. Pinnix is the 2021 Student of the Year for the Public Relations Association of Mississippi, and Abbie Kate Hancock received the Gregory Raimondo Outstanding Public Relations Student Award, presented by the PRAM River City chapter.

Jun 08, 2021

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.

May 25, 2021

Communication senior one of five selected nationally for Broadway scholarship

A Mississippi State University senior is one of only five students chosen nationally to learn from a Broadway stage manager of color during the May 21-24 virtual meeting of Broadway professionals at their annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium.

May 17, 2021

CO Administrative Assistant, Myra Keasler, wins MSU staff award

Mississippi State recently recognized employees, including long-time CO administrative assistant, Myra Keasler, for outstanding service with this year’s Donald W. Zacharias Distinguished Staff Awards.

May 12, 2021

Department honors Chambers, Knight and Seitz with annual awards

During the monthly department faculty meeting in April, Cheryl Chambers, Amy Knight and Holli Seitz were honored for their contributions to the department.

May 12, 2021

MSU’s Speech and Debate Council wins national championships, celebrates year of prestigious accomplishments

Mississippi State University’s Speech and Debate Council claimed top national honors in recent competitions, including Mia Robertson of Starkville winning two separate national championships.

Apr 22, 2021

MSU students win numerous awards in regional journalism conference

MSU students won 13 awards at the 2021 awards presentation for the best in broadcast, print and online journalism.

Apr 01, 2021

The Reflector takes top honor at MPA Better Newspaper Contest

The Reflector took the top honor at the Mississippi Press Association’s 2021 Better Newspaper Contest, winning first place in General Excellence. The newspaper earned the top award and placed 19 times in other categories. Four Reflector staff members placed first in their individual categories.

Apr 01, 2021

Communication students win national honors in NBS competition

MSU Communication students won eight grand prize awards, six honorable mentions, and two special recognition/honorable mentions in the National Broadcasting Society annual competition.

Mar 31, 2021

MSU Speech and Debate team competes in the 13th annual Eddy Shell Invitational Tournament

The MSU Speech and Debate team competed in the 13th annual Eddy Shell Invitational Tournament this weekend. Hosted by Bossier Parish Community College, this tournament attracted experienced debaters from thirteen states across the nation.

Feb 23, 2021

Department of Communication MSU students honors winners in Story State Storytelling Competition

Four students in Mississippi State’s Department of Communication are earning awards for their nonfiction submissions in the Story State Storytelling Competition.

Feb 23, 2021

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.

Feb 10, 2021