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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.

Apr 29, 2025

CO Connection: Dr. Larry Strout

Mississippi State University Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Head, Dr. Terry Likes, interviews associate professor, Dr. Larry Strout, who will retire August 2025. Strout spent many years working in professional media before spending his final 18 years in teaching Media Law, and Media Wrriting at Mississippi State. Strout discusses what has made him most proud over his distinguished career, his time working in the media, and why he went back to school to earn additional credentials.

Apr 24, 2025

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.

Apr 23, 2025

Seitz publishes chapter in handbook

Dr. Holli Seitz, an associate professor in Communication & Media Studies, recently published a practitioner reflection, "Using communication science to inform responsible crisis communication," in The Routledge Handbook on Crisis, Polycrisis, and Public Administration. Based on Dr. Seitz's experience with public health crises, this brief chapter provides evidence-based recommendations for communicators and public officials managing a crisis response.

Apr 23, 2025

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.

Apr 14, 2025

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.

Apr 08, 2025

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.

Apr 03, 2025

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.

Mar 31, 2025