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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.
Ƶ 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 Ƶ 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.
Ƶ 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.
Ƶ 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.
Jenny Jiang’s new research maps the spread of stories across global media
June 17, 2025
The assistant professor of communication design presented her findings at the 75th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA) in Denver.
Max Negin wins sixth Emmy – this time for NBC’s Olympics coverage
May 28, 2025
The cinema and television arts professor earned a Sports Emmy for his role as a digital replay operator during the network’s 2024 Paris Olympics coverage.
School of Communications publishes spring 2025 issue of research journal
May 28, 2025
The most recent edition of the Ƶ Journal explores how media is shaping our culture and public discourse, with student-led research ranging from political narratives on TikTok to crisis communication and representation in entertainment.
Communications students recognized in Commencement season celebrations
May 27, 2025
Celebrations such as the First-Generation Stole Ceremony, Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight, Donning of the Kente, and Lavender Graduation highlighted the achievements of students who embraced, and were embraced by, communities of support throughout their college experience.
Short documentary by Aaron Chan ’26 and Evan Purnell ’25 garners honors for powerful storytelling
May 16, 2025
Two cinema and television arts majors have earned multiple awards for their film, “The Desert Gardener,” which highlights a former science teacher’s mission to fight food insecurity through urban farming.