Statements on June 30 Board of Trustees Action
June 30, 2021
Statement by Susan KingDean, John Thomas Kerr Distinguished ProfessorJune 30, 2021 It has taken longer than I imagined, but I am deeply appreciative that the board…
Op-ed: Dean Susan King’s message to the UNC community
June 30, 2021
Susan King, dean of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, penned this op-ed for The Daily Tar Heel, UNC’s independent student newspaper, voicing…
Remembering Val Lauder
June 22, 2021
Valarie Anne Lauder, 95, of Chapel Hill, died from cancer Tuesday, June 15, at UNC Hospice in Pittsboro.Val, as she was called, worked as a…
UNC Hussman wins the 2021 Hearst national championships; The school’s 6th national championship in 7 years
June 15, 2021
The nation’s most prestigious student journalism awards competition has once again recognized the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media’s overall preeminence in the field.…
4 UNC Hussman journalists competing in Hearst collegiate national championship finals
June 4, 2021
By Beth HatcherFour UNC Hussman journalists are competing as finalists in the Hearst Journalism Awards individual collegiate national championship finals in the fields of photojournalism,…
Tori Ekstrand named to UNC’s Royster professorship; Rhonda Gibson earns prestigious UNC research and study leave
June 3, 2021
Two UNC Hussman professors have received big University honors. Associate Professor Tori Ekstrand has been named the Caroline H. and Thomas S. Royster Distinguished Professor…
UNC Hussman at the virtual International Communication Association 2021 conference
May 25, 2021
Twelve graduate students, six faculty members and various alumni will represent the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media May 27- 31, 2021, at the…
Six student standouts recognized as 2021 Carolina commencement is celebrated
May 19, 2021
by Barbara WiedemannUNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media recognized six student standouts with awards and scholarships for their outstanding accomplishments this academic year. Valentina…
Recent honors graduates reflect on their time at UNC Hussman
May 17, 2021
Seven seniors graduated with honors or highest honors this spring from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media — Valentina Arismendi ’21, Molly Brice…
Bloomberg Journalism Diversity Program announces largest cohort to date
May 17, 2021
The Bloomberg Journalism Diversity Program will host its largest group of students in the program’s history, with 50 students in the 2021 cohort. After having…
Interactive student project about Central American barrier reef and climate change wins international awards
May 11, 2021
“Barriers,” an interactive media project produced by UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media students, recently earned top honors at the Horizon Interactive Awards. The international…
Faculty, staff recognized with annual awards for innovation, excellence and service
May 7, 2021
The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media recognized outstanding faculty and staff contributions to the school this year with awards presented Friday, May 7,…
