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Shannon Zenner authors chapter in new journalism and media textbook
February 5, 2026
The assistant professor of communication design contributed a chapter to a newly released textbook that aims to prepare the next generation of journalism, media and advertising educators.
Greensboro Day School students dive into journalism at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
January 14, 2026
Ten students from the private school in Guilford County spent a week at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Communications, gaining hands-on experience with reporting, storytelling and ethical decision-making inside a working newsroom.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ranked among the ‘best high-tech college campuses’ of 2026
January 2, 2026
University Magazine has ranked Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as one of the 'best high-tech college campuses.' The data-informed ranking highlights universities setting the standard for high-tech education in 2026.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Comm publishes fall 2025 issue of research journal
December 15, 2025
From Super Bowl halftime shows to debates over book bans, the most recent edition of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Journal investigates some of the most contested media issues of the moment.
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.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ journalism students joined alumni for an evening of professional networking and mentorship.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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., Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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.