Third cohort of MATC students attends orientation

The Master of Arts in Technology and Communication is in full swing with a third class of students entering the program this fall. During a two-day orientation in mid-August, the 16 students in the third MATC cohort spent their time on campus getting to know classmates and MATC faculty, as well as learning tools essential for online student success and strategies for managing graduate school with home/work responsibilities. The students began their online coursework Aug. 21.

Front row, left to right: Jennifer Westfall, communications specialist, Coca-Cola Bottling Co.; Sarah Lamm, public relations director, Rivers Agency; Crystal George, alumni relations, marketing & communications coordinator; UNC-Wilmington; Casey Hart, communications coordinator, academic advising center, Duke University.

Second row, left to right: Randall Roberts, director of information and communication, UNC School of Pharmacy Office of Advancement; Kristin Thompson, project manager, Eric Mower + Associates; Alex Waterworth, web designer/developer, Appalachian State University; Marybeth Sandell, editorial cross platform, Bloomberg.

Third row, left to right: Andrew Joyner, senior manager, insights & analytics, Wasserman Media Group LLC; John Roberts, founder, president, and creative director; Third Floor Productions; Patty Harrison, communications coordinator, UNC Highway Safety Research Center; Amy Wolfe, marketing communications specialist, Corning Cable Systems.

Top row, left to right: Quantá Holden, asst. director of communications, NC High School Athletic Association; Zach Rearick, strategic campaigns staff, United Steelworkers Intl. Union; Corey Broman-Fulks, asst. director of media relations/journalist, Emory University Office of Communication; Miranda Dotson, news producer, WRAL-TV.