Maggee Bleyer, a senior journalism major, captured the April 8 eclipse in a roughly 2-minute package for TV-10. While the event she covered was extraordinary, it was Bleyer’s work behind the camera that truly stood out.
TV-10 offers students experiences to prepare them for careers in broadcasting and beyond.
Internships offer students opportunities to gain on-the-job experiences that build upon what they’ve learned in campus classrooms. We interviewed four students who pursued their professional aspirations through summer 2024 internships.
TV-10 is proud to announce that 12 Illinois State alumni have been inducted into the prestigious Illinois State University Broadcast Hall of Fame. These individuals were inducted for their exemplary work in the field of broadcasting.
The School of Communication is proud to recognize four exemplary students with the 2024 “Outstanding Senior” award—an honor given to the top student in each COM major.
On March 4, 1974, TV-10 aired the first broadcast of its 50-year (and counting) legacy. Today, the half-century celebration is officially underway in the School of Communication.
With extensive courses, dedicated faculty, and culminating experiences that prepare students for their careers, communications majors remain a reminder of why the School of Communication is the best in the Midwest to study communication.
Illinois State University’s student-run television program, TV-10, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The journey, which began with the first live newscast on March 4, 1974, is now commemorated through a grand reunion on campus scheduled for April 12-13, 2024. Alumni and friends are invited to join the festivities, honoring 50 years of remarkable student achievement and involvement.
Even when Jay ’80, M.S. ’83, and Doris (Liefer) Groves ’81 are thousands of miles from home, it’s not uncommon for a stranger to notice the emblem on Jay’s polo shirt or the logo on Doris’ scarf.
TV-10 will host a reunion weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversary April 12-13, 2024.
