Day: January 9, 2015

Alumni

Helms offers insight as part of Global Alumni Lecture

Murray State alumna Kristie Helms spoke at the ninth annual Global Alumni Lecture Series on Nov. 19. Kristie Helms spoke to a combined meeting of the Law and Public Relations Principles classes as part of her on-campus visit. Col. Lucretia McClenney and Sonja Martinez also spoke at the program, which has been sponsored by the […]

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JMC Dept.

Omnicom executive speaks on ad industry

Janet Riccio, executive vice president of Omnicom Group Inc., visited campus Feb. 24 to speak to students about the advertising industry. Janet Riccio (right) talked about the Omnicom Group and lessons she has learned during her February presentation. Riccio’s visit was hosted by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications (JMC). Riccio has a tie […]

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JMC Dept.

Social media director discusses importance of social and digital media for journalists

by Bob McGaughey Hillary Copsey, features editor and social media director of The Stewart (Fla.) News and TCPalm.com, recently discussed current practices of social media in advertising and journalism with students in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. Hillary Copsey, features editor and social media director for The Stuart (Fla.) News and TCPalm.com, discusses […]

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Students

Top students recognized at annual honors banquet

by Bob McGaughey The top students in their respective programs in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications were honored at the annual departmental banquet April 29. Six students were recognized at the spring honors banquet for being the top student in their field. Those receiving the recognition were (from left) Brian Truskey, graduate program; […]

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