David Garraway

Director, University Television Center
Associate Director, Office of Public Affairs
Phone: 662-325-1332
david.garraway@msstate.edu

As Associate Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA) for broadcast and digital media, David oversees the University Television Center (UTC) and 91.1 The Junction / WMSV-FM radio. In addition to serving as a technical and creative resource for the Office of Public Affairs, David works with the university’s television and radio staff to provide high quality, meaningful programming designed to educate and inform. David is charged with providing leadership using creative communications that highlights the accomplishments, contributions, and significance of Mississippi State University to a global audience.

Prior to his role as Associate Director, David was Director of the UTC from 2014-2022, Video Program Manager for OPA and the UTC from 2011-2014, and Senior Producer at the UTC from 2010-2011. For six years, he served as producer and operations manager for a small television production facility in Hattiesburg, MS. David has experience in educational, broadcast, and corporate media production, new media promotion, and project management.

David received his bachelor of arts degree in radio, television, and film production and a master of science degree in mass communication from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2003 and 2010, respectively. He received a master of business administration degree from MSU in 2015. David is active in the Starkville community as Board Chair for the Starkville - Oktibehha County Public Library System Board of Trustees, Vice President for Marketing for the Scouting America Natchez Trace Council, and is a Rotarian in the Starkville Rotary Club. He previously served as president of the Hattiesburg Jaycees.

Honored with the MSU Student Association's 2013 "Friend of the Student" award, David represents the university as a member of the Southeastern Conference Communicators Association and previously served as a member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District III Cabinet.