Jake Lawler tackles career in screenwriting
April 16, 2024
This story, written by Ethan Quinn, was originally published at unc.edu. When he came to Carolina on a football scholarship, Jake Lawler ’20 knew he enjoyed…
Ph.D. alum wins dissertation award, promoting women and diversity in advertising
March 26, 2024
The slogan “Diversity = Creativity = Profitability” is at the heart of The 3% Movement’s mission to eradicate gender bias in creative departments in U.S.…
Erin Matson — UNC Hussman alumna, icon of hard work, leadership and success — to deliver the school’s 2024 commencement address
Dec. 14, 2023
UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media alumna Erin Matson ’22 — considered the Michael Jordan of field hockey — will present the commencement address…
“Buckets of listening” — Hussman Ph.D. grad profiles M.A. grad Ryan Comfort, an Ojibwe social scientist and storyteller
Nov. 26, 2023
Jessica Gall Myrick ’13 (Ph.D.) produced a profile on her “Healthy Media” blog and newsletter about the work of her fellow UNC Hussman alumnus Ryan…
Remembering Stephen Gates (1976 – 2003)
Oct. 5, 2023
This week marks 20 years since UNC Hussman alumnus and Tar Heel Sports Network radio crew member Stephen Kennedy Gates ’98 was killed in a…
NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Honorees
April 19, 2023
The NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame will induct six media luminaries at its annual gala on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Carolina…
Rochelle Riley ’81 to speak at 2023 Commencement for UNC Hussman
April 1, 2023
By Beth HatcherRochelle Riley ’81 still remembers holding the green “Newswriting 101” book in her hand and knowing that she had found her path.She was…
Melissa Harris-Perry shares her experiences and advice in the inaugural Frank A. Daniels Jr. Lecture
March 28, 2023
Melissa Harris-Perry inspired more than 350 UNC students, faculty, staff and community members March 21, 2023, at the Frank A. Daniels Jr. Lecture by reflecting…
GiveUNC: Carolina’s Annual Day of Giving
March 28, 2023
We invite you to participate in GiveUNC, Carolina’s annual day of giving, on Tuesday, March 28.A gift to the Fund for UNC Hussman provides Dean…
Viewing social activism through a business lens
March 10, 2023
Recently, theUNC Kenan–Flagler Business School featured UNC Hussman alumna Stephanie Mahin ’17 (Ph.D.) in an article about her work as a faculty member at UNC…
Alumnae share career advice with the Carolina Association of Black Journalists
Feb. 24, 2023
During a wide-ranging discussion covering topics from salary negotiation to freelancing as students, alumnae Giulia Heyward ’21 (M.A.) and Ruth Samuel ’21 doled out career advice during a recent…
Erin Matson named field hockey head coach
Feb. 1, 2023
Matson ’22 played on four NCAA Championship teams and five ACC Championship teams. She was a three-time recipient of the Honda Sport Award for Field…
