Starkville native Aundrea Self has worked in broadcasting her entire career. Shortly after receiving a bachelor's degree in English and Mass Communication from Stillman College, Self began working in radio. She then moved to television, working as a producer, reporter and eventually an anchor.
Teirrah Tidwell, a Jackson, Mississippi native, is pursuing her Master of Arts in Communication at Mississippi State. Tidwell graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentrations in Broadcast & Digital Journalism & Print & Digital Journalism in 2024.
Greta Allen is a senior from Olive Branch, Mississippi, majoring in communication with a concentration in public relations and a minor in marketing. Allen has served as the marketing assistant and lead photographer during her four years with Chi Omega Sorority.
For Jess Terrill, the path from Mississippi State’s Department of Communication, Media & Theatre to the courtroom wasn’t one she had planned from day one—but looking back, every step prepared her for where she is now.
Kate Myers is a sophomore from Ruston, Louisiana, majoring in communication with a concentration in broadcast & digital journalism. She is the news editor of The Reflector, and is currently involved with Delta Gamma sorority, Lambda Sigma, RUF, and the Shackouls Honor College.
The 2024-25 academic year marks Amy Fountain’s 25th year as an instructor in Mississippi State’s Department of Communication. Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, Fountain received her bachelor’s and master’s in communication studies from Louisiana State University.
Samuel Somervell is a sophomore from Ocean Springs, Miss., majoring in communication with a concentration in theatre. He is an active member of the Blackfriars Drama Society, Lab Rats Comedy and TheatreMSU. His dream job is working as a stage manager for a National Tour.
Ivy Rose Ball is a senior from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, majoring in communication with a concentration in print and digital journalism. She is the editor-in-chief for The Reflector, and she also is a photography intern for Mississippi State Athletics. Her dream job is to be a photographer for a lifestyle magazine or to be a sports photographer.
Grace Harvey is a junior from Bossier City, La., majoring in communication with a concentration in broadcast and digital journalism. She is an active member of Kappa Delta sorority, serving as campaign chair and sisterhood enrichment leader and acting as a community service team member.
Greg Thorn is in his first semester of teaching at Mississippi State as Theatre MSU’s lighting and audio designer. From Burlington, South Carolina, Thorn graduated with a BA in theater from Davidson College before moving on to receive his BFA from the University of Idaho.