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Wolfpack Writers: Jess Ekstrom

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Oct 5, 2020

How Steak-umm Became a Social Media Phenomenon During the Pandemic

Doctoral student Ekaterina Bogomoletc explains how a brand of frozen meat products took social media by storm (and why that matters). 
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Sep 21, 2020

As Collegiate Esports Become More Professional, Women Are Being Left Out

A new study from NC State's Department of Communication finds women are being sidelined in collegiate esports. 
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Jul 21, 2020

My NC State Story: Jackie Yanchocik (Communication ‘12)

Jackie Yanchocik has explored many industries — sports, entertainment and education — since graduating with a degree in communication. 
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Jun 5, 2020

Melanie Flowers Elected Chair of Council of Student Body Presidents

NC State student body president and communication major Melanie Flowers has been elected to serve as chair of the Council of Student Body Presidents for the UNC System. 
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May 20, 2020

How Social Media Platforms Can Contribute to Dehumanizing Other People

Communication professor Jessica Jameson examines how social media can be used to normalize hate speech and dehumanize entire groups. 
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Apr 24, 2020

Three Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Communication professor Victoria Gallagher is among those selected to receive NC State's highest faculty honor. 
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Feb 14, 2020

Study Highlights Complexity of Public Responses to Corporate Crises

Communication professor Yang Chang introduces a new tool that will help organizations respond to stakeholder concerns in the event of a crisis. 
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Jan 20, 2020

Hannah Bain Tackles Three Majors, Nationwide Issues

Hannah Bain, a senior studying communication, international studies and Spanish with a minor in nonprofit studies, is now tackling complex public health issues. 
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Jan 7, 2020

Research Offers New Way to Assess an Organization’s Public Relations

Communication professor Yang Cheng explains how a new tool will allow organizations to better measure and describe its relationships with stakeholders. 
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Jan 3, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Jess Ekstrom

We caught up with communication alumna Jess Ekstrom to learn more about her book "Chasing the Bright Side."