In 2024, Mississippi State students at WMSV radio station won first place in the nation for Best Sports Talk Program at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) convention in New York City. The three broadcasters, Elizabeth Keen, Tanner Marlar, and Aaliyan Mohammed, were recognized for their program “Maroon and White Tonight.”
The Department of Communication at Mississippi State University is proud of the students’ accomplishment. The program was created, produced, and hosted by the students after taking a pilot class in sports announcing. The department head, Terry Likes, commended them for their initiative.
Mississippi State University received several accolades from IBS in addition to Best Sports Talk Program. Olivia Beck was a finalist for Best Newscast and Amelia Middleton recognized for Best Campus/Community News. Furthermore, the MSU TV Center was also a finalist for Best Commercial/Promotion.
IBS is an organization that supports college and high school media outlets. This year, they received over 3,000 entries for their annual competition. For more information about Mississippi State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Communication or to learn more about IBS visit their websites.
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