James Carskadon received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication with concentrations in Journalism and Broadcasting in 2012 from Mississippi State University.

Sarah Kate Wolf is a senior from Franklin, Tenn., majoring in communication with a concentration in communication & media studies.

Samuel Hughes is a senior from Biloxi, Miss., double majoring in communication and Spanish. His communication concentration is print & digital journalism.

Aubrey Carter is a junior from Alabaster, Ala., majoring in communication with a double concentration in both broadcast & digital journalism and print & digital journalism.

Kelan Traylor is a senior from Tupelo, Miss., majoring in communication with a double concentration in both public relations and theatre.

Helen Anne Horecky is a senior from Madison, Miss., majoring in communication with a concentration in public relations.

Stefan Tribble received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Broadcasting in 2013 from Mississippi State University. Tribble grew up in Hamilton, Miss., but now resides in Starkville, Miss., where he works as the solution specialist and project manager for global sports and live events at Ross Video.

Rivers Rester Hughey received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations in 2010 from Mississippi State University. Hughey grew up in Starkville, Miss., and she now resides in Baton Rouge, LA., where she works as a digital media consultant. 

Phillips Harbarger received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations in 2010 from Mississippi State University. Harbarger grew up in Huntsville, Ala., and he now resides in Nashville where he works as Senior Account Executive for 4Wall Entertainment. 

Dr. John Forde was born in Laurel, Miss., grew up in Omak, Wash., and has been a member of MSU’s Department of Communication faculty since 1987. Forde received an associate of arts from Jones County Junior College, a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration in public relations from MSU, a master's in public relations with a minor in marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a doctorate in communication with a minor in educational administration from the USM.