Research | Department of Communication

Interviews & Media

Dr. Holli Seitz discusses using communication science to address today’s pressing health issues

Holli Seitz served as the featured presenter for the inaugural Bulldog Bites speaker series hosted by the Mississippi State University Alumni Association.

Aug 12, 2020

Dr. Pete Smith discusses current research in Communication Connections interview

Jul 15, 2020

Dr. Holli Seitz offers insight about research on coronavirus PSAs

Dr. Holli Seitz recently spotlighted her research on how to efficiently and effectively evaluate public service announcements during a Hearst Television interview.

Apr 23, 2020

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Multimedia Work

Broadcast Instructor Chris Misun, in collaboration with multiple MSU departments, receives the 2020 CRPAM Grand Award in the Senior Division

The 2019 MSU Student Testimonial video series was a collaboration with the Mississippi State University Office of Public Affairs, Admissions and Scholarships, and the University Television Center.

PRISM team creates The Children’s Foundation of Mississippi’s website

The Children’s Foundation of Mississippi’s website was created by Dr. Terri Hernandez and student Madeline Burdine.

PRISM team creates "PRISM Organization Identity Campaign"

The PRISM team created an Organization Identity Campaign led by Hernandez and students Lauren Lucas, Madeline Burdine, and Peyton Neal.

PRISM team creates Mercedes-Benz of Tuscaloosa Social Media Campaigns

MBT hired the PRISM team for two different projects: 1. To help differentiate its brand by utilizing social media to communicate how MBT serves Tuscaloosa residents; and 2. To showcase community involvement and brand awareness among social media audiences.

PRISM team creates Gender Impacts Lab website

The Gender Impacts Lab Website was created by Dr. Terri Hernandez and students Marisa Laudadio, Amelia Henson, Leah Worley, and Camille Stevenson.

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Performances

Theatre MSU presents The Commedia Robinhood

Directors: Kat Moore and Taylor Barr; Scenery & Props: Abbigail Radius; Sound Design: Walker Harris; Technical Director: Rachel Van Namen; Stage Manager: Kat Hintz; Costumes: Melanie Harris

Oct 01, 2020

Matt Webb, MFA, creates Lighting Design for Palo Alto Players Zoom-only production of "An Act of God" by David Javerbaum

Provided design consultation and execution advice for the lighting of a live-to-Zoom theatrical event.

Sep 04, 2020

Theatre MSU presents Mamma Mia!

Director: Tim Matheny; Music Director: Joe Evans; Scenic: Cody Stockstill; Choreographer: Jonette Wilburn; Costumes: Kat Moore

Feb 19, 2020

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Presentations

Dr. Holli Seitz presents seminar titled "Correcting Scientific Misinformation" for MSU Department of Agricultural Economics

Oct 02, 2020

Dr. Terri Hernandez presents "PRISM Case Study: “Who is MBT” at the 2020 Public Relations Association of Mississippi PRism Awards Program as a best of Tier 3 Top entry winner

Sep 10, 2020

Communication Lecturer Christie Jones Lawrence presents "Improving Your Public Speaking" for Mississippi Alliance nonprofit members

Aug 25, 2020

Publications

Three ways to get your point across while wearing a mask – tips from an award-winning speech coach

You wear your mask, keep six feet between yourself and others and are committed to safety. But the measures that help minimize your risk of COVID-19 can also have an impact on your interactions with others.

Oct 13, 2020

Dr. Terri Hernandez co-authors article in Computers in Human Behavior

“Plenty of (Similar) Fish in the Sea: The Role of Social Identity and Self-Categorization in Niche Dating”

Sep 14, 2020

Dr. Terri Hernandez co-authors article in Journalism & Mass Communication Educator

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) leadership charged a 13-member Presidential Task Force on Careers to obtain membership’s thoughts on preferences and needs regarding career-assistance programming and activities.

Aug 15, 2020

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Student Work

Public Relations student Marisa Laudadio defends senior thesis

Marisa Laudadio successfully defended her senior honors thesis, “Examining the Intentional Use of Rhetoric in Legal Argumentation to Advocate for F

MSU Student wins 2019-20 International Public Debate Association Debate Champion

Freshman Mia C. Robertson, a political science major from Starkville, was named overall-long national champion in her International Public Debate Association division out of 305 qualified debaters from 84 schools.

Reflector journalists win national website and news awards

Brandon Grisham and the Reflector won the Grand Prize for best website and Mary Mad LaMastus won the Grand Prize for best web news article at the 57th Annual National Electronic Media Association awards in Los Angeles.

MSU students garner regional, national journalism awards

The Reflector staff took several top awards at the conference, including for general news reporting, sports photography, and commentary. In all, the Reflector won seven first place awards and 16 second and third place awards.

Two Theatre students advance in short film competition

Every Little Thing, a short film created by Nathan Cleveland and Emma Denson was recently chosen as one of four films to move on to the next round of short-film competition in Hollywood. The short film debuted in the Campus Movie Fest at MSU where Cleveland also received the Silver Tripod for Best Actor.

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