Students Win Record Number of Awards
College of Communication Arts and Sciences (ComArtSci) students took home a record number of awards from two highly selective competitions – the regional Mid-Michigan American Advertising Awards...
View ArticleAD+PR Students Honored at Awards Ceremony
During the 2015 Department of Advertising + Public Relations (AD+PR) awards ceremony, held March 20, 19 awards, recognitions and scholarships were presented to a total of 62 undergraduate and graduate...
View ArticleAdvertising Senior Takes on Teen Vogue
Thousands of students from across the world submitted applications to attend Teen Vogue Fashion University in New York City, and only 550 students were selected. MSU advertising senior Amber Lewis was...
View ArticleTaking the Long, Slow Road to the Final Four
Two-hundred-fifty miles. Two wheels. One advertising senior. That's the adventure Derek Blalock is on. He's riding his bike more than 250 miles from MSU's campus to Indianapolis to watch the Michigan...
View ArticleInternship Gives Creative Advertising Student a Foot in the Door
When she started at Michigan State University, creative advertising senior Samantha Kaufman said she had never heard of copywriting. Now Kaufman is preparing for a career in the industry, specifically...
View ArticleAdvertising Grad Honored for Having Highest GPA
Advertising senior Deanna Christy is one of 36 undergraduate students graduating this week who have achieved the highest grade point average at the close of their last semester at MSU – a perfect 4.0....
View ArticleStudy Abroad Travels to Four Countries in Five Weeks
Students who participated in the Mass Media study abroad program traveled to four countries in five weeks and had more opportunities to speak with top executives and industry professionals then they...
View ArticleSenior Lands Internship at Leading Advertising Agency
When it came time to finding a summer internship, Advertising major Erica Tackett did her homework. Tackett, who is just starting her senior year, worked as an Account Management Intern at Ogilvy and...
View ArticleSenior Lands ‘Dream Internship’ at New York PR Agency
Jordan Sweat’s goal has always been to live and work in New York City. The MSU senior got the chance to test out that dream this past summer with an internship at Weber Shandwick. “It was my dream...
View ArticleStudy Away Helps Student Get Internships in London, New York
Advertising and Public Relations senior Jessica Murray started off with local jobs and internships, but eventually made her way to New York and London through opportunities she found at Michigan State....
View ArticleOne Day: Two Amazing Experiences
This past year, College of Communication Arts and Sciences students have had many amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities outside the classroom that have enhanced their overall college experience....
View ArticleGraduate Looks to Inspire Others with Cross-Country Bike Trip
Derek Blalock has a can-do attitude. The Advertising major, who graduated earlier this month, likes to set goals for himself and then does whatever it takes to achieve those goals, no matter how big or...
View ArticleAdvertising Senior Explores Fashion Industry in Chicago
Advertising senior Jessica Baltusis got her first taste of the business world in high school when she participated in DECA, an international marketing association for high school and college students....
View ArticlePR internship and MSU Communication major helps student explore diverse...
Jackie McLane was first drawn to studying communication because of its fast-paced nature. “I know that my career is always going to be evolving and that really appealed to me,” McLane said. So far,...
View ArticleAdvertising junior works her way toward entertainment industry
LaTya Jefferson dreams of working in entertainment publicity someday. Ideally, the MSU advertising junior would love to work for companies like Marvel and Warner Brothers, planning events and working...
View ArticleAdvertising student, mom of three looks ahead to graduation
Ashley Mugnolo’s oldest daughter was 4 years old when she told her mother she wanted to be a rockstar. “Honey, you can be anything you want to be,” Mugnolo replied. Her daughter then asked Mugnolo...
View ArticleInternship leads to full-time position for ADV senior
Buffalo, N.Y., native Julie Kaczor will graduate from MSU this week with two degrees: one in advertising and the other in psychology. Her most recent summer internship with First American Equipment...
View ArticleEcuador Earthquake brings MSU community together
Advertising sophomore and Ecuador native Alexandra Torrez created a fundraising campaign, along with fellow Ecuadorian students, to help rebuild the country after the recent earthquake. Two fundraising...
View ArticleSpartan Stadium's student section now accessible for all, thanks to Katie Feirer
The will of one Spartan is sometimes all it takes to make a positive change. Katie Feirer knows that all too well. In the fall of 2013, she was excited to attend her first MSU football game only to...
View ArticleADV Seniors interning at Edge Partnerships
Summer time for Leigh Fitzpatrick and Raquel Izzo will consist of writing press releases, developing social media promotions, event coordinating and more. The two Advertising seniors recently started...
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