Day: May 18, 2022
Hail to the Chief
We remember L.J. Hortin as a pioneer of today’s JMC department By Bob Valentine L. J. Hortin played a large part in bringing Kentucky Dam and the boon it has been for west Kentucky. He led the effort to have Nathan B. Stubblefield recognized as an important inventor. In his spare time, he was an […]
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University honors JMC faculty for service
Four JMC faculty members received service awards during the Faculty Recognition Banquet. They were: Gill Welsch, senior instructor of advertising, 30 years Gross Magee, senior instructor of GCM, 25 years Debbie Owens, associate professor of JMC, 20 years Tim Vance, assistant professor of JMC, 10 years
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Capstone projects showcase JMC students’ talents
Students enrolled in capstone courses across the JMC department have received real-world training and experiences this semester, ranging from developing a campaign for Alumni Affairs to covering the aftermath of the EF4 tornado that ripped through far western Kentucky. Below are highlights from the capstone experiences: Advertising students present campaign Advertising students presented their campaign […]
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PR students launch travel website
JMC students in Dr. Marcie Hinton’s Content Creation class have partnered with the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau in launching a travel website for all that Western Kentucky has to offer. The website, dubbed “Postcards From the Brink,” provides information to the public about everything from attractions and events to traditions and dine-ins located in […]
Read MoreMcKeel’s photos spotlighted in Wrather exhibit
The new Centennial Exhibit at Wrather Museum features photography from alumnus Jeremy McKeel, ’98 & ’02, Digital Media Services Manager at Murray State. The campus scenes curated by Dr. Jeff McLaughlin and others will be on display until Dec. 9, 2022.
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Kendall: My Doc Story
By Tony Kendall There are so many, but my first memory of Doc came during my sophomore year of high school when my then high school journalism teacher, Ann Landini, took the newspaper staff to a workshop at Murray State. Doc and Bob Valentine put on their Dr. Trey and Dr. Vee show for us. […]
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A note from the chair: Dr. Kevin Qualls
Things are happening to, and in, Wilson Hall. This historic building is now equipped with new windows, everywhere. More updates are scheduled this summer as some classrooms will be updated with new floors, paint, ceilings, and updated instructional technology. This fine old building is preserved, and updated. Our facilities on the 8th Floor of the […]
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Ads Club wins independent category at All Campus Sing
The first time was a charm for the MSU Ads Club. The club entered the 2022 All Campus Sing, and won two awards — first place in the Independent Division and the ACS Creativity Award. This was the first time that the Ads Club had entered All Campus Sing, said Ads Club adviser Gill Welsch. […]
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Top seniors honored on World Press Freedom Day
The JMC department celebrated its top students during a hallway ceremony during World Press Freedom Day on May 3. The honors celebration originally was planned as a banquet, but when All Campus Sing was rescheduled for April 28, the department had to pivot to a new celebration plan. The following students were honored: Haley Bundren, […]
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