Create stories that move people — across screens, platforms, and communities.
At Northwestern State University, the New Media, Journalism & Communication program blends storytelling, strategy, and production. You’ll learn to report with accuracy, create content with impact, and lead campaigns that deliver measurable results — from the newsroom to brand studios, podcasts to TikTok, live broadcasts to documentary film.
Spaces, Stories & Student Media
NSU TV & Studio
TV studio, live news and entertainment Get hands-on experience producing live news, interviews, sports, and entertainment programming in a real TV studio.
KNWD 91.7 FM
Student-run radio, live shows and podcasts Get behind the mic and gain real-world experience creating radio shows and live remotes.
The Current Sauce
Student newspaper, digital and print Write, report, design, and share stories that matter to the NSU community. Get real-world experience creating content for a student-led publication.
Editing Labs & Field Kits
Get hands-on with the tools and technology used to create professional media, from capturing footage and audio to lighting and editing. Students can build real-world skills and experience while working with industry-standard equipment.
ESPN+
Want to work behind the scenes of live sports? NSU Athletics’ ESPN+ productions give students hands-on experience with professional production equipment, from the production trailer to on-camera roles. For more information, email David Antilley at antilleyd@nsula.edu.
A DEGREE THAT LEADS SOMEWHERE
A communication degree from NSU can take you anywhere, from journalism, broadcasting and sports media to public relations, marketing, social media and digital content creation. With hands-on experience and a versatile skill set, you’ll graduate prepared to tell stories, connect with audiences and build a career in the ever-changing world of communication.
Annual Events
Friday, November 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Journalism and Media Day (JaM) Day is an annual half-day event that provides high school students with the opportunity to meet industry professionals and participate in competitions that test skills in new media, journalism, and communication. Future media professionals hear from the experts, including faculty, alumni, and visiting communication professionals about careers in the new media, journalism, and communication fields. They also meet current students and will tour the campus to see our media labs, TV studio, and equipment.
The New Media Student Showcase is an annual gallery exhibition featuring photography from students, faculty, and alumni of the Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts.
Monthly screenings and discussions about some of the hottest documentaries on the film festival circuit, usually with the filmmakers present for Q & A’s. Hosted and organized by Professor Melody Gilbert, the films provide access to fascinating subjects, people, and places from near and far. The final screening of the year reveals the documentaries produced by our own students.
