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Phillip Motley’s research honored with Nancy Chick Article of the Year Award
November 20, 2025
The professor of communication design recently authored two peer-reviewed articles examining immersive learning and global service-learning collaboration.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumnus Will Calkins ’25 wins international podcast award
November 20, 2025
Calkins’ fictional detective podcast earned Best New Podcast at the International Student Broadcasting Championship, a global competition featuring top student creators from Europe, Australia and the United States.
From ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to D.C.: Alumni share insights from NBC News, NatGeo and The Post
November 7, 2025
While attending MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., a group of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ journalism students joined alumni for an evening of professional networking and mentorship.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ News Network earns national recognition with two Pacemaker Awards at MediaFest25
October 21, 2025
At the nation’s largest college media convention, held this fall in Washington, D.C., ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ journalism students earned multiple honors recognizing their reporting and creative work.
Journalist Andy Pierrotti to discuss disinformation, vaccines and tragedy in Samoa during Oct. 22 lecture
October 21, 2025
The investigative reporter will visit the School of Communications to discuss his Pulitzer Center–supported series examining how vaccine misinformation fueled a devastating measles outbreak that claimed dozens of young lives.
Central Carolina J-Day draws 100-plus high school students to campus
October 20, 2025
The annual journalism workshop, hosted by the School of Communications in partnership with the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association and The News & Observer, welcomed students and advisers for a day of sessions led by media professionals and educators.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Comm celebrates 25 years, honors showrunner Asha Michelle Wilson ’13
October 15, 2025
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration during Homecoming Weekend, the School of Communications honored Wilson for her accomplishments as a showrunner and writer in Hollywood. The milestone event also reflected on the school’s transformation over 25 years – from its early beginnings to a nationally respected program known for producing industry-ready graduates.
Anjolina Fantaroni ’26 selected for SPJ’s MediaFest25 News Team
October 8, 2025
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ News Network executive director will be part of a handpicked team of student journalists covering the Society of Professional Journalists’ MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students attend landmark NABJ convention in Cleveland
August 21, 2025
From sitting in on ESPN’s "First Take" to engaging in hands-on workshops, five journalism majors left the August conference energized about their career paths.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Comm faculty attend 2025 AEJMC Conference in San Francisco
August 12, 2025
Faculty from the School of Communications engaged with peers from around the world, contributing research and insights across multiple sessions. Discussions spanned topics such as artificial intelligence, press freedoms, personal branding, and well-being in the communications industry.