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Department honors Williams, Rudrow, Gordon, Edmonds with annual awards

The Department of Communication at Mississippi State University recently announced the winners of faculty awards for 2025 recognizing excellence in teaching, research and service as well as outstanding lecturer. During the department end-of-year award ceremony in April Kevin Williams, Keven Rudrow, Meaghan Gordon and Khristi Edmonds were honored for their contributions to the department.

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New era, new name: MSU announces the Department of Communication, Media and Theatre

Mississippi State University’s Department of Communication Tuesday [April 29] unveiled its name transformation to better reflect its evolving curriculum and industry alignment. “To meet the needs of this department, the change in name to ‘Communication, Media and Theatre’ is the next logical step,” said Department Head Terry Likes. “It is important to use terminology prospective students will understand and pursue.”

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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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MSU student journalists at The Reflector win big at 2025 MPA summit

The Reflector student journalists took home three first-place awards this spring at the Mississippi Press Association’s O.C. McDavid Journalism Summit––walking away with a dozen top awards. The Reflector’s Editor-in-Chief Ivy Rose Ball, a senior communication major from Muscle Shoals, won multiple awards for a three-part investigation she conducted on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at MSU.

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Knight wins A&S outstanding teacher in humanities

The College of Arts & Sciences announced the 2025 award winners for outstanding teaching at its March general faculty meeting. Amy Knight, Communication & Media Studies instructor II, was awarded the 2025 A&S outstanding teacher in the humanities for her inspiring work transforming the lives of students.

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Bulldog PRism Awards celebrate MSU public relations excellence, honor longtime PR Professor John Forde

The recent Bulldog PRism Awards honored local and Mississippi State communications professionals in a big way this past month. Hosted by the Starkville-MSU Chapter of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi, or PRAM, the event included the announcement of the inaugural John E. Forde Mentorship and Service Award.

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In 'Hidden History of Vicksburg,' MSU’s Foreman sheds light on Deep South’s mysteries, uncovers forgotten past

Mississippi State University’s Joshua K. Foreman, an instructor in the Department of Communication and advisor to the student newspaper, The Reflector, has released the latest installment in his acclaimed Hidden History series.

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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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Communication Kudos: March 2025
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Communication Kudos: Fall 2024
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Communication Kudos: April 2024
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Communication Kudos: March 2024
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Communication Kudos: February 2024
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Communication Kudos: November 2023
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