Stress is something we all experience. We can’t avoid it, but we can overcome it. If you’ve ever wondered, “what are some ways to cope with stress,” you’re not alone. There are simple management techniques for stressed students that will make a world of difference.

The Department of Mass Media is a vibrant community powered by passionate educators, creative thinkers, and media professionals. We invite you to get to know the faces behind SEMO’s Mass Media program. From their favorite parts of teaching to quirky weekend hobbies, these snapshots reveal what makes each of them uniquely inspiring to the students they serve.

When Lamar Gayfield first considered going back to school, he wasn’t thinking about camera angles or production timelines—he was thinking about second chances. A nontraditional student from St. Louis, he enrolled in SEMO’s Mass Media program with a clear goal: to build a future that blends his passions for sports, music, and film into a purpose-driven career.

Many Redhawks start off being undecided in college. It’s perfectly okay – and normal – to not know what career you want to pursue.

Schools across the country need educators who are qualified to teach students who speak languages other than English. In a 2024 Rand survey, about half of teachers reported that they were only somewhat prepared or not prepared at all to teach students who did not speak English. This represents an opportunity for people who want to become English as a second language (ESL) teachers.