After Mississippi State University’s two-year term leading the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), it officially passed the torch of leadership to Georgia Highlands College on March 24. The college will host SEJC in 2026.

Mississippi State Assistant Professor Gil Carter recently experienced a rare, behind-the-scenes visit to the White House and cultivated the opportunity to speak with lawmakers about his work and the importance of political communication.

Torn between two compelling career paths, Mississippi State junior Anthony Mattina is navigating the intersections of faith and science—a journey shaped by a love for both the mysteries of the universe and the traditions of the Catholic Church.