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March 24, 2025
Kara Cushman, a senior studying communication media, spent the past nine months as an intern on the communication team in University Human Resources.
Communication alumnus Doug Warf’s professional journey from college intern to president of the Carolina Hurricanes illustrates the enduring value of a humanities and social sciences degree in today’s fast-paced, tech-oriented economy.
April 01, 2024
The bottom line? When a company took an aggressive stance, its stock price dropped. Associate Professor of Communication Alice Cheng and Ph.D. student Jaekuk Lee co-authored the paper discussing the findings.
Our graduates work for top organizations across the globe. They manage public relations campaigns, work in front of and behind the camera, handle publicity and event planning for major corporations and more.
“One of the things I love about NC State is that they’re not trying to build perfectionists. They’re trying to build a community of doers.” Jess Ekstrom ’13 Founder, Headbands of Hope
“One of the things I love about NC State is that they’re not trying to build perfectionists. They’re trying to build a community of doers.”
Jess Ekstrom ’13
Founder, Headbands of Hope
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