Communication Kudos: Fall 2024

Communication Kudos: April 2024

Communication Kudos: March 2024

Communication Kudos: February 2024

Communication Kudos: November 2023

Communication Kudos: October 2023

National Spotlight: MSU student group honored with Pacesetter Award

The Mississippi State University Public Relations Student Society of America chapter is receiving national recognition this spring—securing second place in the prestigious PRSSA Pacesetter Award for commitment to excellence in leadership, professional development and community engagement.

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.

MSU wins big at ‘Best of the South’ contest, passes baton for SEJC leadership

MSU Communication Instructor Josh Foreman served as SEJC president for 2024–2025 and organized this year’s conference held on the MSU campus. He also co-coordinated the annual “Best of the South” contest with Samford University’s Clay Carey. Georgia Highlands Instructor Katie Baxter will take over as SEJC president for 2025–2026.

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.

Calling all student creatives: Story State contest open for entry

Mississippi State University’s Story State 2025—an annual contest aimed at sharing Mississippi stories—is open for entries for new and original stories from all students enrolled at any Mississippi institution of higher learning. Entries will be accepted through March 14.

Theatre MSU debuts spring semester with ‘Medea’ and ‘She Kills Monsters’

Mississippi State University’s Theatre MSU opens its spring season with productions of “Medea” and “She Kills Monsters,” showcasing the two most popular genres of theater—tragedy and comedy. “Medea,” running Feb. 26 through March 1, 7:30 p.m., and March 2, 2 p.m., is directed by senior Kylie Alyse Dowd of Clinton in her directorial debut. Dowd, a fine arts major, brings a fresh perspective to a bold reimagining of the Greek tragedy.

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.

Two CMST faculty members win MCA awards

Two Communication faculty members were recognized for teaching and research excellence at the annual Mississippi Communication Association Conference. Gil Carter and Carrie McCormick earned top awards for their papers and presentations, respectively.

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.