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By Jessica F. Simmons
Photos courtesy of the Carolina Association of Black Journalists.
 

By Hannah Kaufman '24
 
During his three-day visit to UNC Hussman last month, retired journalist Marty Baron spoke to six classes, attended two faculty lunches, had multiple conversations with student journalists and gave the second annual Frank A. Daniels Jr. Lecture.

By Hannah Rosenberger ’24
 

By Angela Harwood
 
This story was originally published at stories.unc.edu.
 

 
By Erin Wadsworth '22
Kristen Harrison, who joined the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media’s faculty as the Richard Cole Eminent Professor in 2023, is a pioneer in researching the influence of media on mental health.
Harrison’s expertise is an extraordinary addition to UNC Hussman’s strong program in health communication. 

This story, written by UNC Hussman alum Brennan Doherty '19, was originally published at

UNC Hussman’s five certificate programs offer students the chance to specialize their Hussman experience in their area of interest.

By Claire Cusick
Sam and Fabiana Ramirez of New York City, parents of recent UNC Hussman graduate Carolina Ramirez ’23, are giving back to the school and honoring their heritage with a generous gift supporting Spanish-language journalism programs and outreach.

Dr. Dulcie Murdock Straughan died December 30, 2023, in Chapel Hill after an extended illness. A beloved wife, mother and university professor, Dulcie was known for her warm and welcoming smile, her generosity of self and her love of family and friends.

UNC Hussman offers five certificate programs that prepare students to launch careers in some of the most popular and most competitive sectors of the journalism and communication industries — business, health, sports, fashion and politics.