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Alumni Information

Tigers tell our tale. Our alumni inspire current students and recent graduates to fashion their own careers — to find their own life’s work — from their roots in the Manship School of Mass Communication experience.

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Career Opportunities

Looking for a new work opportunity? Our job bank offers students, alumni and professionals an easy way to find internships and part- and full-time positions in communications throughout Baton Rouge and beyond.

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Hall of Fame

The Manship School Hall of Fame honors alumni who have achieved stellar accomplishments in their careers. From Pulitzer Prize winners to political analysts and writers to producers, the Hall of Fame includes some of the most accomplished journalists and communication experts of our time. Every spring, the school hosts a Hall of Fame gala to celebrate that year’s inductees and to recognize the winners of the school’s prestigious student awards.

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Terri Broussard Williams, social impact strategist, author and corporate government relations executive
Kate Lowery, international public relations expert and brand communications leader
James E. “Jay” Shelledy, journalism educator and innovator of student media programs at LSU
Helen Stander Taylor (in memoriam), former Assistant Dean of Student Services, known for her decades of mentorship and impact on Manship students

previous Honorees

Selection Criteria

Created in 1975, the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication Hall of Fame honors alumni, faculty and friends whose distinguished careers have contributed to or reflect credit on the various academic programs in the School.

Candidates, living or deceased, may be nominated by alumni, faculty or friends of the school. Supporting material should demonstrate the criteria listed below in a written nomination and attached articles, etc.

To become eligible for election to the Hall of Fame, a person must satisfy all of the following criteria:

The candidate must have established an outstanding professional or public service leadership record.
The candidate must have demonstrated a tangible connection to the Manship School of Mass Communication, through having studied there or having in some way supported the school and its mission.
The candidate must have established a personal reputation for outstanding character and citizenship of sufficient time to reflect without reservation great credit and honor upon the School and the University.
No University employee, while in active service, may be eligible for the award.

Nomination

Please submit your nomination by filling out the form linked here by April 4th, 2025. We will no longer accept nominations sent via email or mailed letter.

We are also offering sponsorship opportunities at various levels, each with exclusive perks. If you or your organization are interested in supporting this prestigious event, please email gfiorenza@lsufoundation.org for details.

The next class of inductees to the Manship School Hall of Fame will be honored in a ceremony in Fall 2025.