JMC Alum Roars with 2025 Detroit Lions
By Natalie Sturgeon (PR ’25) What originally sold me on Murray State was the clear dedication that the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications faculty members had for their students. Even as a prospective public relations major, it was obvious that the professors and administrators cared for each student’s education – and their dreams. Once […]
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Alumnus wins Emmy for Outstanding Achievement-Magazine Program
Congratulations to JMC Alumnus Eric D. Seals (’09), Founder and Director of Digifé, Chicago’s award-winning documentary production house, on winning its first Chicago/Midwest Emmy® Award for their series You Don’t Know CHI. Eric and his team took home the Emmy® for Outstanding Achievement for Magazine Program – Single Program/Series.
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A Note from the Chair
It has been an honor to serve on the JMC faculty for 18 years, with the last five as its chair. And I will continue to enjoy that honor until the end of June. But all good things must come to an end, so that other good things can begin. Such as retirement. The department has made […]
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100 Years of Gratitude: PRSSA Hosts JMC Friendsgiving in Wilson Hall
By Jasira Jouett The Murray State Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) hosted a Friendsgiving celebration for the department on November 20, 2025. Students and faculty gathered on the first floor of Wilson Hall to share gratitude with one another and celebrate the centennial of a beloved campus building. Over 20 […]
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Wilson Hall Turns 100: A Century of History
By Harrison Borrenpohl Wilson Hall, one of Murray State University’s most iconic buildings, turned 100 in 2025. When it first opened in 1925, Wilson was one of the university’s first academic buildings. It has stood throughgenerations of students and a remarkable campus evolution. What began as the college’s original classroom and administration building now serves […]
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Murray State Welcomes NPR Correspondent to Speak on Press Freedom
By Jada Poindexter (PR ’27) On Wednesday, October 22, the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications hosted The Robert H. McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility. This year’s featured speaker was Don Gonyea, National Public Radio (NPR) Political Correspondent. Moderating the discussion was WKMS “Morning Edition” anchor, Daniel Hurt. Gonyea spoke on his experience […]
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The Murray State News Wins Big at MediaFest
The Murray State News won seven Pinnacle Awards, including two first places, from the College Media Association during MediaFest in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18. The Pinnacle Awards recognize top student media work. The contest attracted more than 3,300 entries across several enrollment divisions, with 1,165 finalists across eight categories. Winners were: The News competes in Division II, […]
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Ads Club Celebrates Semester of Success
By Jada Poindexter Murray State Ads Club meets every Tuesday in Wilson Hall, and this fall, they have been working tirelessly on a campaign for the National Football League (NFL) as part of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) annual competition. During Homecoming 2025 Tent City, the club continued its annual fundraising tradition by selling stickers […]
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JMC Department Hosts Annual “Meet the Pros” Networking Event
By Reagan Daniel The Murray State Department of Journalism and Mass Communications hosted its annual “Meet the Pros” event this fall, continuing a long-standing tradition that connects students with alumni and other industry professionals. “Meet the Pros” is a networking event that gives graduating seniors a chance to talk one-on-one withexperts from their fields, explore […]
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TV Club Gives Members Hands-On Experience
By Rylie Day The Murray State TV Club offers members ways to explore all aspects of video production through hands-on opportunities. The club’s mission is to give members access to the entire production process from storyboarding to operating a camera to audio designing and editing. This fall semester, every weekly meeting focused on a specific […]
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