Carolina grads Ami Vitale and Eileen Mignoni combine storytelling talents to make a vital impact
Dec. 10, 2021
by Barbara WiedemannUNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media graduate Eileen Mignoni ’09 (M.A.) and 1994 Carolina graduate Ami Vitale have combined forces to develop…
Perfectly pitched for success
Dec. 7, 2021
A media and journalism major with a music minor, Mary King loves journalism — and is passionate about music, too. When she graduates from UNC-Chapel…
Making a dream a reality
Dec. 7, 2021
Graduating senior Nick Perlin will fulfill one of his childhood dreams when he graduates from UNC-Chapel Hill this weekend. But the journey to Winter Commencement…
Teaching inclusivity and hard conversations in community journalism
Dec. 5, 2021
By Beth HatcherErin Siegal McIntyre knows that building trust in news starts locally and can mean difficult conversations often focused on groups that have been…
Brick-by-brick
Nov. 29, 2021
Ever since she was a kid, Carolina alumna Janie Sircey knew she wanted a career with LEGO. Using the skills she first honed in Chapel…
‘Race Night’ written, directed and produced by Sean Jackson ’10
Nov. 29, 2021
by Barbara Wiedemann“Race Night” is an award-winning 2021 short documentary about flat-track motorcycle racing written, directed and produced by 2006–10 Carolina lacrosse player and UNC…
Washington Experience course offers in-person look at political communications
Nov. 16, 2021
By Beth HatcherA group of UNC Hussman students visited Washington, D.C., over fall break, getting a close look at the political communications industry thanks to…
Hennink-Kaminski named interim dean
Nov. 5, 2021
by Barbara WiedemannHugh Morton Distinguished Professor Heidi Hennink-Kaminski, current senior associate dean for graduate studies in the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, will…
New class gives students a view of Asian entertainment marketing
Nov. 4, 2021
By Beth HatcherWhat do a tale about a mermaid, a violent parody of capitalism and a beat-the-odds story of defying gender norms have in common?They…
Student ambassadors pay it forward
Nov. 3, 2021
By Beth HatcherYou might see them leading tours through Carroll Hall, listing off facts and history tidbits of the school for groups of prospective students.…
Polyglot Anwar Boutayba ’23 studies globally and finds mentors locally as a Carolina Covenant Scholar
Oct. 22, 2021
By Barbara WiedemannCarolina Covenant Scholar Anwar Boutayba ’23 was born in Morocco and grew up in Casablanca, its largest city. His Moroccan family is indigenous…
Barnes awarded KTA grant for research on visual storytelling
Oct. 21, 2021
(story courtesy of Kappa Tau Alpha) Creating immersive, explanatory storytelling is expensive, but cloud computing can help by allowing creators to take advantage of the power…
