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Four sport management students advanced to the final round of the Sport Marketing Association Case Study Competition, applying classroom knowledge and professional experience to develop merchandise strategies for the Washington Commanders.

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.

Alumni returned to �鶹��Ƶ for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, reconnecting with classmates, celebrating milestones and enjoying a performance by DJ Diesel, also known as Shaquille O’Neal.

The �鶹��Ƶ 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.

The EAB has selected four new members to serve three-year terms — Andrew Gillette ’08, Dan Hanson ’05, Jeff Michel ’83 and Caroline York-Ingram ’12 G’15.

Published in the Journal of Sport Management, the new research draws on the experiences of 16 NCAA head coaches to reveal how sudden job loss can affect professional identity, well-being, finances and family life.

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

From �鶹��Ƶ’s editing suites to “The Daily Show” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” award-winning producer Nick Dyer ‘11 has followed audiences across platforms. As head of digital programming and development at Ampersand, he now develops series designed to live where viewers already watch.

The �鶹��Ƶ 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 �鶹��Ƶ News Network prepared them for the demands of professional journalism.