Faculty Spotlight
Meaghan Gordon

By Abby Zuppa, public relations student and departmental PR intern

Meaghan Gordon is in year 12 of teaching in the Mississippi State University Department of Communication. Originally from Carthage, Gordon attended MSU, receiving a bachelor’s in communication with a concentration in public relations. She then moved on to receive her masters in public relations and advertising from the University of Alabama.

Before teaching at Mississippi State, Gordon was the Director of Public Relations at the University of West Alabama. Once leaving UWA, she and her husband moved to Starkville and have been here ever since. Gordon currently teaches Public Relations Writing as well as the public relations capstone class.

Some of Gordon’s favorite memories in the communication department have been with her students. At the end of every semester Gordon hosts a party at her house for the senior students in her capstone class before they graduate.

“In the past, we have had a Cinco de Mayo party in May,” Gordon said.“And we have a Christmas party in December for the winter graduates.”

What is your Best Advice for communication students?

“My best advice is to put yourself out there and get those internships, because you can really learn what you want to do with your communication degree or what you don’t want to do.”

If you could watch one movie for the rest of your life what would it be and why?

“Since it’s the holiday season, the first movie that comes to mind is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.”

What is your favorite spot in Starkville?

“My favorite spot is our left field lounge at Dudy Noble Field. It’s so much fun to grill out with family and friends and cheer on the bulldogs.”