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Here's a look at where some of the 2026 School of Communications graduates are headed.

The assistant professor of strategic communications published new research examining how communication students experience belonging, support and self-expression during a period of DEI retrenchment in higher education. The study explores how communicative climate, political identity and perceptions of voice shape students’ experiences on campus, while challenging assumptions about political bias in higher education.

Working with TikTok and ������Ƶ alumna Julia Denick ’15, students in Professor Lee Bush’s Strategic Campaigns courses spent the spring semester developing campaigns designed to help brands and businesses better understand the platform’s influence on consumer discovery and purchasing decisions.

During its annual awards celebration, hosted May 7 in Turner Theatre, the school recognized the achievements and contributions of several faculty and staff members.

At its annual awards celebration on May 7 in Turner Theatre, the School of Communications recognized outstanding student accomplishments, presented its Outstanding Senior Awards, and honored this year’s Kappa Tau Alpha honor society inductees.

The student-run public relations and advertising agency captured gold and silver honors at the American Advertising Awards, with a bold “Summer Shrimp Boil” promotional postcard leading the way.

Students in the yearlong documentary film production program gained behind-the-scenes access to Durham’s Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, one of the world’s leading showcases for nonfiction cinema.

The assistant professor of strategic communications examined the language young adults use to describe unwanted sexual experiences, offering insights that can strengthen prevention messaging and health communication strategies.

This year’s National Conference on Undergraduate Research was held April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia.