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The School of Communications' annual event brought together nearly 160 registrants to explore artificial intelligence, agricultural applications and the expanding capabilities of drone technology.

Speaking virtually with students in Assistant Professor Israel Balderas' Politics and Mass Media class, the former North Carolina governor shared firsthand insights into political campaigns, the Republican Party, and the challenges facing today's voters.

Visual communication students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and graphic design students at Queens University of Charlotte collaborated on a series of nonpartisan voting posters, marking the School of Communications’ first in-class partnership with Queens since the universities announced their intention to merge in September 2025.

From artificial intelligence to agricultural applications, the School of Communications’ annual event will showcase how drone technology is evolving and reshaping industries.

The award-winning WSOC-TV reporter returned to campus during Homecoming Weekend to receive the school’s highest alumni recognition, reflecting on the mentors and experiences that shaped his career.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna was recognized in PRNEWS’ Nonprofit PR Innovators category as she begins a new role as director of communications for Checkmarx, a cybersecurity company specializing in application security.

Five Â鶹ÊÓƵ students recently received a warm welcome in Italy as they became the first cohort to participate in the university’s new experiential learning partnership with Lumos Pistoia Basket 2000, a professional basketball club in Tuscany.

Since graduating from Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the journalism major has quickly built a career creating content for the University of Pittsburgh’s football and basketball programs.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ journalism alumna, who serves as director of public relations and business development at Hannah Cranston Media, was recognized among the industry’s rising professionals.

The two recent School of Communications graduates reflect on how their experiences with Â鶹ÊÓƵ News Network prepared them for the demands of professional journalism.