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Study Finds Realism a Key Factor in Driving Engagement with Virtual Reality Videos

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Nov 1, 2023

Helping Companies Understand – and Respond to – Online Misinformation

A new study examines what happens when misinformation spreads on social media, finding there can be real consequences for both companies and the public. Associate professor of communication and co-author Alice Cheng discusses the study. 
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Sep 15, 2023

Freedom Park Opening Is Special Moment for Professor

Victoria Gallagher, professor of communication, served on the park’s board of directors and has long been involved with the project. 
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Aug 29, 2023

How to Tackle Conflict in the Workplace

Research can help address conflicts in a way that helps the bottom line and improves workplace culture. Professor and head of the Department of Communication Jessica Jameson discusses her book, Communication for Constructive Workplace Conflict. 
Peyton Gardner with the internal communications team in front of a BASF logo

Aug 29, 2023

A Summer of Ag Communications

Through networking at a conference, Peyton Gardner, a senior studying horticultural science and communication, landed a dream summer internship at BASF. 
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May 5, 2023

Celebrate Our Spring 2023 Graduates

We congratulated all of our outstanding Spring 2023 graduates on their incredible accomplishments! We are excited to see what you will think and do next! 
Kiran Soma

Jan 30, 2023

Communication Major Wins 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in Theater

Kiran Soma, a third-year student majoring in communication and chemistry, has been selected for the 2022-23 NC State Creative Artist Award in theater. 
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Aug 9, 2022

Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges

The study shows a range of uncomfortable situations people living with blindness encounter due to interpersonal communication challenges. 
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Jun 7, 2022

Creativity as Survival: Crowdsourcing Unexpected Ways We Use Technology

The researchers are seeking examples of how people use mobile, networked technologies to accomplish unexpected things. 
Starr Gibens

May 17, 2022

Rising Starr

Political science and communication double-major Starr Gibens is an expert at putting thought into action. The first-generation college graduate came to NC State with a list of what she wanted to accomplish, and she has done so much more as a leader, community member, scholarship recipient and advocate for her fellow students. 
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May 13, 2022

Study Finds Realism a Key Factor in Driving Engagement with Virtual Reality Videos

Research from communication professor Alice Cheng finds that realism is a key factor in determining whether viewers engage with virtual reality (VR) videos — and that engagement is itself a key factor in determining whether viewers are interested in watching VR videos in the future.