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Karley Woods

Karley Woods, a Florence native, is a senior Communication major with a concentration in Print & Digital Journalism. Woods currently serves as an intern in the College of Arts & Sciences where she works as the social media coordinator.

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Olivia Miley

Hattiesburg native, Olivia Miley, graduated from Mississippi State University in just three years with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a concentration in public relations. Guided by Dr. John Forde, she strategically lined up her courses to finish quickly while still excelling academically. 

PRSSA group shines with Star Chapter, Gold Key awards

Mississippi State University’s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter is earning national recognition for its excellence in leadership, service and professional development, and one of its own is receiving a top individual honor.

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Kellie Walton

Franklin,TN native Kellie Walton graduated from Mississippi State with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in public relations in 2016. After graduating from MSU, Walton worked for different PR firms for about six years, realizing hospitality and tourism was quickly becoming her favorite industry with which to work.

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Aundrea Self

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.

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Teirrah Tidwell

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.

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Greta Allen

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.

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Jess Terrill

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.

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Kate Myers

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.

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Amy Fountain

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.