December 15, 2025

Student media earns finalist in Pinnacle Awards

The Murray State News is a finalist for the Pinnacle Awards for weekly college
newspaper through the College Media Association.

The News is a finalist in the 3,000 to 9,999 enrollment division for weekly college
newspaper. The other finalist is Rice University of Houston, Texas.

The College Media Association Pinnacle Awards honor the best college media
organizations and individual work. The annual contest is open to student work produced for any
college media organization, including print, broadcast and online outlets. Winners will be
announced at the fall national College Media Convention in Atlanta.

Elizabeth Thomas

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 […]

Faculty/Staff JMC Dept. Noteworthy

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 […]

Alumni Faculty/Staff Featured JMC Dept. Students

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 […]