Current Master's Students
Kyle Davidson
Interests: Political and Environmental Reporting
I'm a recent MSU graduate interested in accessibility and engagement in political and environmental reporting. I graduated from MSU in Spring 2022 with a degree in journalism and political science. I worked with newspapers throughout the state during my undergraduate program, including the Lansing State Journal and Detroit Free Press. Through my graduate research I hope to find new strategies for making dense topics easier for readers to understand, and to encourage engagement with environmental and political news.
Wajeeha Kamal
Interests: News Media Law and Reporting, Criminal Justice and Police Accountability Reporting, Entertainment and Critical Commentary
I am a student in the linked BA-Journalism MA program. I have experience in investigative journalism and breaking news, through my work with The State News. In addition, I am a student in the James Madison and Honors Colleges, studying political theory and constitutional democracy, and history.
Olivia Martin
Interests: Journalism
I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree of Applied Arts spring 2022. I majored in journalism and minored in communications. During my time at Central, I wrote for two magazines - one name MEFeater and Central Michigan's magazine named Grand Central magazine. I also wrote for Central's newspaper, the Michigan Banner. I've always had an interest in writing about entertainment. After obtaining my master's degree I plan to write for a black-owned magazine company and become an editor. After writing for some time, I would like to go back to school and pursue my Ph.D.
Mia Nishanian
Interests: Media Field and Content Creation through a Journalistic Lens
My name is Mia, and my hobbies consist of baking, cooking, photography, and ranting about all things reality TV-related. I'm an avid book reader and often spend my free time reading and making videos on my book interests. A life goal of mine is to hike at least one trail at every national park in the United States. A fun fact about me is that I've traveled to 47/50 states in America through a series of 6-plus road trips. My dream job is to work for a media team creating and reporting content for a company. My website is https://www.mianish.net/, and it's where I showcase my love of photography and all the things I create.
Viet Anh Phan
Interests: Political Issues and Social Media
I am interested in politics and the relationship between the mainstream media and social media. At MSU, I plan to improve skills in storytelling, photography, and videography to adapt to multimedia development; have better knowledge of social media. With that, I could guide my team in Vietnam in future direction. I am a political journalist in in Hanoi, Vietnam with more than 10 years' experience. I have worked for several leading newspapers, and the latest in VnExpress, the most read outlet in Vietnam. Besides, I cooperate with foreign partners on some projects, including National Geographic.
Marvin Pride
Interests: Sports Broadcast Journalism
Hey all! My name is Marvin Pride Jr. I went to undergrad at Michigan State University, and I am continuing my journey here for my master's degree. Fun fact about my masters: I am the first of my immediate family who is pursuing a master's which motivates me even more. During my undergraduate time at Michigan State, I took place in the Emmy Award-winning Spartan Sports Report newscast. During my time doing SSR, I was director in my senior year and an assistant director during my junior year! Additionally, I was a part of MSU's Focal Point News as a reporter. With this background, I want to dig deeper on the impact sports has on people. While yes, we may feel good to win and to see it happen, I feel like sports always have a deeper meaning than just the game.
Chloe Trofatter
Interests: Mental Health, Race and Identity
I'm a linked journalism master's student and have spent the last four years at Michigan State trying to become as well rounded of a writer, photographer and videographer as possible. I'm using the master's program as an opportunity to do some long form documentary work and want to focus on issues surrounding mental healthcare in Michigan.