VIsion Podcast: Josh Foreman

Josh Foreman, an instructor in Print & Digital Journalism, joins Karyn Brown & John Burrow on the College of Arts & Sciences Vision Podcast to discuss the 2nd Annual Story State Competition.

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."

CO Connection: Dr. Melody Fisher

Dr. Melody Fisher, an associate professor in Public Relations, discusses new communication Master's degree program.

Communication Kudos: December 2021

Dr. Melanie Loehwing and co-author publish article in Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Melanie Loehwing's recent publication, "From Diversity to Dignity: Overcoming Polarization in an Age of Division," examines the rhetorical implications of key terms in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. She and her co-author offer a rhetorical genealogy of the term "diversity" as it has been circulated in higher education contexts. They suggest that critical rhetorical analysis help account for the rhetorical constraints and effects of the terms.

Theatre MSU students and faculty nominated for ACTF awards

Students and faculty in Mississippi State University’s Department of Communication are nominated for nine awards for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. 

Communication faculty spotlights Natchez in new ‘Hidden History’ publication

A fourth book in the Mississippi “Hidden History” series has been published by a Mississippi State faculty member and journalism advisor. Joshua K. Foreman, an instructor in MSU’s communication department and advisor to The Reflector student newspaper, has released “Hidden History of Natchez,” co-written with Ryan Starrett—a fellow Jackson native and Foreman’s childhood friend.

New MSU Speaking Center assists students with public speaking skills

A new university-wide resource is now available for Mississippi State students and employees who wish to improve their speaking skills.

Paula C. Mabry serves as Adjudicator for Alabama Conference for Theatre’s Walker Trumbauer High School Festival

Fourteen schools, which have won on a divisional level, will present one-act plays for adjudication on the state level with the winners advancing to the Southeastern Theatre Conference.

College of Arts and Sciences alumnae wins national award, credits MSU’s Dept of Communication for solid foundation

Anisa Sullivan Jimenez, a 2002 graduate of Mississippi State University, is the recipient of a National School Public Relations Association Front-Runner Award, one of four presented annually. Jimenez is the recipient for the Southeastern region.

Communication Kudos: November 2021

Communication department hosts annual MAB Day, connects students with industry professionals

Students in Mississippi State University’s Department of Communication hosted 12 broadcast, advertising and multimedia professionals from across the state for its 6th annual Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Day, an event providing mentorship and hand-on learning for MSU students.

Theatre MSU presents Banner: A Sea Turtle Saga

CO Connection: Tim Baker

Tim Baker, MSU Theatre Artist-in-Residence, discusses Theatre MSU's Fall children's production: Banner: A Sea Turtle Saga.