JMCTV, the school’s news and entertainment outlet, earned top recognition for Best Comedy with “After Hours with Matt James” and Best Commercial for Alex Cooksey’s Honda advertisement. Both productions emerged from the school’s advanced video production course, which utilizes the university’s only television studio.
“Just being nominated is an honor,” said Emma Gallus, JMCTV’s director and a junior in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. “But winning — and winning twice? Priceless!”
IBS, which recognizes excellence in college broadcasting across more than 100 categories in radio and television, attracts competition from universities worldwide. For JMCTV, founded in 2023, securing wins in such a competitive field underscores its rapid growth and excellence.
“When great students are motivated, given clear objectives, and provided with the right tools, this is the kind of success that follows,” said Dr. Christopher Swindell, JMCTV faculty advisor. “We knew we were up against tough competition — this is a huge win worth celebrating.”
This year, JMCTV entered three categories, while Marshall’s award-winning radio station, WMUL-FM, competed in two. In a reversal of last year’s results, JMCTV claimed top honors in 2025, whereas WMUL-FM took home two trophies in 2024.
“There could be no greater validation of our program’s strength and our students’ talent than this recognition,” said Dr. Rob Quicke, director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. “I am incredibly proud of the students who worked so hard to achieve this.”
With programs in television, radio, podcasting, social media, public relations, advertising and more, Marshall’s J-School is dedicated to preparing the next generation of media professionals. For more information, visit: W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications.