“We’ve seen syphilis used again and again as a tool over the centuries to demonize and stigmatize socially marginalized communities,” Zuckerman says. “That’s the narrative that’s dominated.”

Leaders in Mississippi State University’s theater program, part of the Department of Communication, are adding to their faculty awards this academic year, showcasing the program’s outstanding achievements in theater arts and dedication to creative excellence.

Mississippi State University’s College of Arts and Sciences has honored four distinguished faculty members this semester with prestigious awards, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the university’s record of academic excellence.