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Ƶ News Network earns national recognition with two Pacemaker Awards at MediaFest25
October 21, 2025
At the nation’s largest college media convention, held this fall in Washington, D.C., Ƶ journalism students earned multiple honors recognizing their reporting and creative work.
Journalist Andy Pierrotti to discuss disinformation, vaccines and tragedy in Samoa during Oct. 22 lecture
October 21, 2025
The investigative reporter will visit the School of Communications to discuss his Pulitzer Center–supported series examining how vaccine misinformation fueled a devastating measles outbreak that claimed dozens of young lives.
Central Carolina J-Day draws 100-plus high school students to campus
October 20, 2025
The annual journalism workshop, hosted by the School of Communications in partnership with the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association and The News & Observer, welcomed students and advisers for a day of sessions led by media professionals and educators.
Ƶ Comm celebrates 25 years, honors showrunner Asha Michelle Wilson ’13
October 15, 2025
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration during Homecoming Weekend, the School of Communications honored Wilson for her accomplishments as a showrunner and writer in Hollywood. The milestone event also reflected on the school’s transformation over 25 years – from its early beginnings to a nationally respected program known for producing industry-ready graduates.
Javik Blake ’23 named MiLB Future Star of the Year
October 9, 2025
The Ƶ alumnus’ passion for “America’s pastime” and flair for storytelling have made him one of the brightest rising voices in professional baseball.
Anjolina Fantaroni ’26 selected for SPJ’s MediaFest25 News Team
October 8, 2025
The Ƶ News Network executive director will be part of a handpicked team of student journalists covering the Society of Professional Journalists’ MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.
Ƶ team continues tradition of media coverage at ICPC World Finals
October 1, 2025
Ƶ junior Ethan Wu worked alongside School of Communications faculty members Amanda Sturgill and Randy Piland in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of a production team documenting one of the world’s most prestigious programming competitions.
Israel Balderas interviewed on First Amendment, Jimmy Kimmel and polarization
September 22, 2025
Israel Balderas, assistant professor of journalism at Ƶ, has been interviewed by several television news outlets about First Amendment concerns that have arisen following the death of Charlie Kirk.
Literary Journalism class engages Town of Ƶ mayor in civic dialogue
September 10, 2025
Led by Assistant Professor Lorraine Ahearn, a journalism class visited this week with Ƶ Mayor Emily Sharpe, engaging in a candid town hall conversation about leadership, politics and the challenges of local governance.
Internship Spotlight: Sarah T. Moore ’26 shapes stories at the Smithsonian
August 25, 2025
The journalism major turned a remote internship with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History into a transformative professional experience, diving into editorial projects and building connections across the institution.