Lauren Benton

Lauren Benton, M.A., serves as the Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Marketing at Mississippi State University, where responsibilities include leading marketing initiatives to boost graduate enrollment and overseeing digital content and branding efforts. Previous roles at Mississippi State University include Social Media Coordinator and Social Media Specialist, focusing on digital strategy and content for online programs. Prior experience includes roles as a Paid Search Associate at HigherVisibility, Marketing and Promotions Assistant at Flinn Broadcasting Corporation, Event Marketing Intern at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and News Writer at Tate Record. Lauren Benton holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Mississippi State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Memphis, and an Associate of Arts in Journalism from Northwest Mississippi Community College.