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“Erin Matson seems to be on the verge of that rarest company — the best that ever was.”

A vibrant and collaborative interdisciplinary research culture at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media creates new knowledge, advances scholarship and helps reinvent media.

Six UNC Hussman students were honored with the University’s 2020 Chancellor’s Awards. Given annually, the awards honor outstanding students and members of the community for achievement in academic endeavors and leadership through involvement in student life, governance and other areas.
This year’s Chancellor’s Award honorees from UNC Hussman are:

UNC Hussman students, along with the entire Carolina community, have faced challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, and have met many of them with innovation and ingenuity. On the week of the last day of classes (follow #UNCLDOC2020 on social media), we’re sharing some of those stories. Below, UNC Hussman Ambassadors Program Manager Vanessa Agunobi explores a campaign started by a Hussman student to celebrate women of color on campus — virtually.

For the student volunteers who produce Carolina Now and its Spanish-language edition Carolina Ahora, social distancing and stay-at-home orders could have easily put the show on hold.

UNC Hussman students, along with the entire Carolina community, have faced challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, and have met many of them with innovation and ingenuity. On the last week of classes (follow #UNCLDOC2020 on social media), we’re sharing some of those stories. Below, Courtney Decker '20 looks back on her time at UNC Hussman, ahead of her graduation this Spring.

by Barbara Wiedemann
Saturday Night Live senior writer Bryan Tucker ’93 talked with us about his comedy career — from the early improve days to writing for The Chris Rock Show, Chappelle’s Show and (since 2005) Saturday Night Live — and what it took to put together the April 11, 2020, “SNL At Home” episode.

Dana McMahan’s Workroom FashionMash Product Design class at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media typically culminates in a hands-on, student-constructed and produced event to showcase a product concept for a top brand.

Press conferences are stressful for anyone, even communications professionals — but imagine facing tough questions about the COVID-19 crisis, as a student, via Zoom.

 
UNC Hussman Adjunct Director and Lecturer John Robinson has been awarded the prestigious Student Undergraduate Teaching Award.