Last week, the Manship School of Mass Communication welcomed its newest master's and doctoral cohorts at new student orientation. Students met faculty and staff, connected with classmates and learned about the academic programs, resources and supportive community that define a Manship experience.

It's graduation week, and we're thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our students! Congratulations to our graduate students earning doctorates later this week!🎓 All of your hard work has led to this moment and we are incredibly proud of you 💜💛 #GeauxManship #ManshipMade

Manship alums are making waves at #AEJMC25 - earning national awards and stepping into leadership across the field. We're proud to see their impact grow far beyond campus. 💜 #ManshipProud #AlumniSpotlight #AEJMC

Congratulations to MMC student Te'yanah Owens on a successful professional project defense! Committee chair was Dr. Asha Winfield. Committee members were Dr. Sanders and Professor Cindy Carter.

Congratulations to MMC student Hannah Leger on a successful professional project defense! Committee chair was Dr. Chun Yang. Committee members were Dr. Asha Winfield and Professor Sadie Wilks.

Congratulations to MMC student Beth Carter on a successful professional project defense! Committee Chair was Dr. Hyojung Park. Committee members were Dr. Chun Yang and Dr. Jinx Broussard.

Congratulations to MMC student Shawn Griffin on a successful thesis defense! Committee chair was Dr. Yongick Jeong. Committee members were Dr. Soojin Kim and Dr. Chun Yang.

Congratulations to MMC student Erin Lawson on a successful professional project defense! Committee chair was Dr. Soojin Kim. Committee members were Dr. Janice Lee and Professor Sadie Wilks.

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Jackson on his latest publication in the edited volume, Routledge Handbook of Sport and Social Media! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship 🎓 www.routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...

Congratulations to MMC student Ashanti Stokes on a successful professional project defense! Committee chair was Dr. Jinx Broussard. Committee members were Dr. Nihar Sreepada and Dr. Chun Yang.

Join us for next week's Research Roundtable featuring doctoral student, Ibs Sackey-Rockson!

Congratulations to MMC student Claire-Scott Lynch on a successful thesis defense! Committee chair was Dr. Tina Harris. Committee members were Dr. Meghan Sanders and Dr. Ashley Mack.

Congratulations to MMC student Jena Anderson on a successful thesis defense! Committee chair was Dr. Hyojung Park. Committee members were Dr. Ray Pingree and Dr. Chun Yang.

✨Join our grants workshop to learn more about securing funding for your research!!✨

Congrats to alum Minjie Li on his latest publication!

🎉 Congrats to our students presenting at this week’s AEJMC Midwinter Conference! 👏✨🎓 #ManshipResearch #AEJMCMidwinter ##AEJMCMW25 #ScholarshipFirst #GeauxManship

Join us for next week's Research Roundtable featuring Dr. Yongick Jeong!

Have a happy and safe Mardi Gras! 💜💛💚

Mark your calendars! The Manship School of Mass Communication is hosting the Psychophysiological Research Symposium, bringing top scholars in media psychology and neuroscience to LSU. www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-psych...

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Ruth Moon and colleagues on their latest publication in a special issue of the International Journal of Press/Politics! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship 🎓 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Congratulations to Dr. Asha Winfield, Dr. Meghan S. Sanders, doctoral alums Dr. Rockia Harris and Dr. Hope Hickerson, and doctoral student Tiffany Smith on their latest publication in the edited volume, Supernatural Youth in Media. 🎉📚 #ScholarshipFirst #GeauxManship #SupernaturalStudies

Join us tomorrow for the first Research Roundtable, featuring LSU Research Impact Librarian Andrea Hebert!

Congratulations to doctoral students Uyen Diep and H. Dat Tran on receiving the Patricia Kay Benoit Award supporting independent and collaborative graduate and doctoral research! #ManshipMade

Welcome back to campus, Manship graduate students! 🌟 We hope you’re refreshed and ready for a spring semester filled with opportunities and growth. Stop by the Holliday Forum at 10:30 a.m. today to grab some king cake and celebrate the start of the term! 🎓 #SpringSemester #WelcomeBack

❄❄It’s the final day before winter break! Today we're spotlighting the AI Lab, Manship's newest research group! Their work explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on communication and media, paving the way for groundbreaking research and collaboration.

🎉Congratulations to doctoral students H. Dat Tran and Uyen Diep on their latest publication in Newspaper Research Journal! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship🎓 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Fanny Ramirez and colleagues on their latest publication in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. #ScholarshipFirst #GeauxManship🎓 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

One day before our countdown ends and today we're celebrating Excellence! Our graduate students have made us proud by earning prestigious awards and fellowships from renowned organizations like Purdue and AEJMC this year! Their dedication and achievements continue to inspire.

Today, we’re highlighting the amazing accomplishments of our faculty, including promotions and awards that recognize their dedication and impact. Swipe through to see the faces of excellence and join us in celebrating their achievements! 👏✨ #12daysofMCgrad #GeauxManship

4️⃣ days left and today we're highlighting student grant recipients! The Manship School awarded research grants to 7 graduate students to support independent, thesis and dissertation-related research. Congratulations to all of our students! #ScholarshipFirst #12daysofMCgrad

Only 5 days until winter break! Today, we’re bursting with pride as we celebrate 22 incredible students and faculty who presented a total of 38 scholarly works at the NCA and AEJMC conferences! Keep shining, scholars! ✨#GeauxManship #ScholarshipFirst #12daysofMCgrad

We're half-way through our countdown! Today, we're placing the spotlight on Research Roundtable! Thanks to the 5 students and 4 faculty who shared 10 projects they've been working on! #GeauxManship #ScholarshipFirst #12daysofMCgrad

Congratulations to all of our Ph.D. and MMC students graduating tomorrow! We’re so proud of you and are excited about the next steps of your journeys! #GeauxManship #foreverlsu💜💛🐯

#CountdownToWinterBreak: Highlight #7 ✍️📚 We’re excited to see the return of our writing sessions for grad students! These focused work times provide a supportive environment to enhance productivity and foster collaboration. #WritingSessions #GeauxManship #12daysofMCgrad

🎉Congratulations to doctoral student Uyen Diep on her latest publication in Newspaper Research Journal! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship🎓 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

#CountdownToWinterBreak: Highlight #8 Our grad alums are doing great things and giving back to Manship in the process! Whether it is through mentoring, giving advice, or sharing with current students their professional experiences our grads are paying it forward. #ForeverLSU #ManshipMade

🎉Congratulations to doctoral alum Dr. @martinasantia.bsky.social, Dr. Nichole Bauer and their co-author Sylvia Gonzalez on their latest publication in Political Research Quarterly! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship 🎓 journals.sagepub.com/eprint/7BZTM...

#CountdownToWinterBreak: Highlight #9 Our grad students are making an incredible impact this semester! From leading discussions to sharing expertise, they’re shaping the future of communication and making the classroom experience unforgettable. #GeauxManship #12daysofMCgrad

#CountdownToWinterBreak: Highlight #10 🌍 This year, grad students expanded their horizons through transformative study abroad experiences. From France to Washington, D.C., they explored new cultures, engaged in meaningful research, and built invaluable professional networks. #GeauxManship

🎉 Countdown to Winter Break: #11 Today, we’re spotlighting the new faces joining the @manshipschool.bsky.social! This fall, we welcomed a vibrant group of new grad students and 6 new faculty members, each bringing unique expertise and fresh perspectives to our programs. #GeauxManship

The countdown to winter break starts now! Over the next 12 days, we'll be highlighting achievements from the last 6 months in our grad programs. First up-Summer Commencement! 🎓We celebrated the hard work of our newest graduates as they crossed the stage! #GeauxManship

📢 We’re seeking a leader to join the Manship School as the Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives. This position will also serve as an Associate Professor in Science Communication. Click the link below for more details! lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/Jour...

🎉Congratulations to Dean Kim Bissell and co-author S. Chou on their latest publication in Psychology of Popular Media! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship🎓 psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

Congratulations to doctoral students H. Dat Tran and Uyen Diep on their latest publication in Information, Communication & Society! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship #Commsky www.tandfonline.com/eprint/QZGMX...

🎉Congratulations to doctoral alum Dr. Rockia Harris and Manship-Maynard Chair Dr. Tina Harris on their latest publication in Critical Studies in Media Communication! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship 🎓 www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ESTQV...

The Manship School had a great showing at #NCA2024! From faculty to current students to alums - It was a fantastic conference full of great scholarship and even some special honors. This year’s conference owes Manship nothing! 💜💛 We look forward to seeing everyone next year in Denver.

Congratulations to doctoral students H. Dat Tran, Uyen Diep and Nabilia Mushtarin on their latest publication in Scientometrics! link.springer.com/article/10.1...

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Meghan Sanders on her latest publication in the edited volume, Entertainment Media and Communication. The full volume, edited by @bowmanspartan.bsky.social, is available for purchase from DeGruyter Mouton.

🎉Congratulations to associate professor Dr. Yongick Jeong and MMC alums Jessica Shaw and Justin Weng on their latest publication in Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly! #ScholarshipFirst #Research #GeauxManship 🎓 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....