Photo by Josh Harlan – (left to right) Sam Kapila, Anthony Armandariz, Courtney Ryan Buie By Josh Harlan High profile designers paid a visit to the Alkek teaching theater as part of Mass Comm Week’s panel discussions.Panel members Anthony Armandariz, product designer, Sam Kapila, designer and instructor at Texas State and Courtney Ryan Buie, a freelance integrationist, offered their […]
We were joined this afternoon by Sam Kapila, a TXST Comm Design faculty, Anthony Armendariz, Product Designer at Evernote, and Courtney Ryan Buie, Integration at McGarrah Jessee. They discussed design-related tips including file handling, necessary code patterns that elevate design, basic UI/UX, and how to assess your design skillset and level and accurately translate this onto your resume. Take a look! […]
By Ashley Brune The infinite capacity of music and its influence in the lives of our generation has engrossed the mass media in every way possible. From music downloads, concert notification emails, phone apps, and live streaming websites to the numerous music blogs loaded with interviews, reviews, photos and video it’s everywhere, and there’s no stopping it. Texas State’s Mass […]
By: Ariella Hannon Daniel Senyard, Shannon Delaney, Ian Morales and A. J. Miranda talk about starting up Vivogig, Red River Noise, and Austin Vida. They discuss their struggles with money, fan base and other professional aspects to their industry. For these four professionals, social media played an important part in beginning their careers as bloggers.
Evan Smith, CEO and Editor in Chief, and Rodney Gibbs, Chief Innovation Officer, Texas Tribune join us at Mass Comm Week, discussing the innovative journalistic work happening at the Texas Tribune. Watch the video below. Video streaming by Ustream
Several students used Storify to cover the social media that was being posted throughout the day. Here are some of the best selections. [View the story “PR internships for Texas State students” on Storify]
By Ashley Brune Gustavo Arellano, editor at Orange County Weekly, breaks through the typical Mexican-American stereotypes with sarcasm and humor in his award-winning syndicated column ¡Ask a Mexican! Arellano shares his story as an underdog prevailing in the journalism industry, and continues to motivate students everywhere by sharing his own experience. Arellano enlightened students at Texas State University during Mass […]
By Kevin Stockwell Fred Afflerbach, author of “Roll On,” stopped by Old Main Tuesday evening to share his experience of going from truck driver to journalist/novelist. After one semester at Southwest Texas State University in 1975, Fred felt that he had had enough of college and decided to learn how to drive a big rig. A few years later, Fred left for […]
By Kevin Stockwell Tuesday afternoon three returning Texas State alumnae talked to students about their particular fields in public relations in a panel discussion mediated by Professor Kaufman. Lisa Martin is the public relations manager for Creative Civilization, Aubrey Chancellor is the public relations representative for the Northeast Independent School District and Amy Lane is the public relations director for the non-profit Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy. Each […]
By Faith Jaschke Texas State University graduate Mary Rose Brown spoke to students Tuesday at Centennial Hall about personal branding and gave students advice for different stages of their career. Brown is currently the executive vice president of administration at NuStar Energy LP, which according to its website is one of the largest asphalt refiners and marketers in the U.S. […]
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is hosting its annual Mass Comm Week, Oct. 6-10, 2025. This year, we have some amazing events both in person and online! Don’t miss out on the chance to look to the future and hear professionals discuss issues, trends and careers in mass media. Visit our Schedule page to learn more about each event and panel.