MSU students capture regional recognition in broadcast journalism

MSU students capture regional recognition in broadcast journalism

Contact: Sarah Nicholas

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Three Mississippi State University broadcast students earned top honors in the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast Chapter Student Production Awards.

MSU students received awards this spring in two categories—Hard News Report and Music Video—highlighting excellence in broadcast journalism, production and storytelling.

From left, Mississippi State senior communication majors David Randall, Grace Harvey and Brooklin Gail are National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences award winners after receiving three Southeast Chapter Student Production Awards this spring for their outstanding work. Harvey, of Bossier City, Louisiana, earned first place in the Hard News Report category, while Gall and Randall, both of Meridian, won second place in the Music Video category. (Photo submitted)
From left, Mississippi State senior communication majors David Randall, Grace Harvey and Brooklin Gail are National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences award winners after receiving three Southeast Chapter Student Production Awards this spring for their outstanding work. Harvey, of Bossier City, Louisiana, earned first place in the Hard News Report category, while Gall and Randall, both of Meridian, won second place in the Music Video category. (Photo submitted)

“The recognition from NATAS reflects the exceptional talent, creativity and professionalism of our broadcast students,” said Terry Likes, head of MSU’s Department of Communication, Media and Theatre. “These awards demonstrate their ability to produce meaningful, high-quality work that meets industry standards and prepares them for successful careers in media.”

MSU’s winners include Grace Harvey, a senior communication major from Bossier City, Louisiana, who earned first place in the Hard News Report category for “Barstool Hate Crime,” and senior communication majors Brooklin Gall and David Randall, both of Meridian, who won second place in the Music Video category for “Feather” by Lauren Lindsay.

Founded in 1955, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences promotes excellence in TV and digital media through its prestigious Emmy Awards and student competitions. MSU is part of the organization’s Southeast Emmy chapter, which honors outstanding achievements in broadcast journalism and production across the region.

For more details about MSU’s College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Communication, Media and Theatre, visit www.cas.msstate.edu and www.comm.msstate.edu.

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