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Vanessa Bravo presents on strategic storytelling to Mexican diplomats and scholars
September 30, 2026
The professor of strategic communications was an invited speaker for a professional development program hosted by Mexico’s MatÃas Romero Institute.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ exhibition explores language, culture and communication in multilingual Luxembourg
September 28, 2026
“The Luxembourgish Language(s)� exhibition, on display in Steers Pavilion from Sept. 28 through Oct. 9, explores how multiple languages shape everyday life in Luxembourg.
Israel Balderas analyzes Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling in The Mirror US
July 1, 2026
The assistant professor of journalism spoke to the Mirror US about the Supreme Court's recent decision upholding birthright citizenship, and what Justice Brett Kavanaugh's concurring opinion could mean for the future.
Shanetta M. Pendleton examines political bias and student belonging in new publication
May 19, 2026
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.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s hands-on learning drew Hyemin Im ’27 to campus, a scholarship helped her stay
May 13, 2026
Hyemin Im ’27 didn't know Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ existed until a friend suggested she take a tour. It was the promise of hands-on experience that drew her in, and a life-changing scholarship that made her stay.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s top diversity officer receives national honor
March 30, 2026
The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education has recognized Randy Williams, the university’s vice president for inclusive excellence, with its 2026 Rising Star Award for work that “informs and advances the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in higher education.�
Lorraine Ahearn presents civil rights media history talk at sit-in museum
March 13, 2026
The assistant professor of journalism helped shed new light on screen representation and North Carolina civil rights history.
Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence event showcases Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Comm student and faculty initiatives
March 10, 2026
The third annual event, held March 5 in Snow Family Grand Atrium, showcased student projects and faculty research that advance inclusive storytelling and community engagement.
Betsy Schlehuber ’25 earns Hearst Journalism Award for autism feature
January 21, 2026
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ graduate has been recognized nationally for her deeply reported multimedia feature, “The Autistic Experience at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ,â€� which centers the voices of autistic and neurodiverse students.
Six hours offshore: How Lilly Molina ’27 reported on hammerhead sharks from the middle of the Pacific
January 7, 2026
Through a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ junior traveled to Costa Rica to investigate illegal hammerhead shark fishing and the enforcement gaps threatening the endangered species.