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Doug Warf stands in the Lenovo Center arena.

Mar 24, 2025

Taking His Shot

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.
NC State alumna Mary Chamblee ('17) has been an advocate for mental health services as both a student and employee of the university.

Jan 16, 2024

Giving Back to Support Mental Wellness

Communication and women's, gender and sexuality studies alumni Mary Chamblee has witnessed the impact of mental health services as both a student and employee at NC State.
Arielle Chambers wearing headset

Apr 1, 2021

Multimedia Journalist Arielle Chambers Amplifies Voices of Female Athletes

NC State communication alumna Arielle Chambers discusses spearheading one of the fastest-growing women’s online sports platforms, being named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 and more in a recent interview.
"Chasing The Bright Side" book held in air in Talley Student Union

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."
Hal Meeks

Oct 28, 2019

Hal Meeks Leads Students to Explore Animation Through Design Camp

Communication alumnus and doctoral student Hal Meeks shares his passion for making things through NC State's Design Camp.

May 12, 2016

Positive Perspective, Reinforced

Want to see positivity personified? Meet recent graduate Tiffany Johnson. Nothing stops her.

Jan 26, 2016

Tar Heel: Sharita Whitaker has forged a legal career for other minorities to follow

NC State University Department of Communication Alum Sharita Whitaker is featured in this News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) feature.

Apr 24, 2013

Internships Lead to White House

On a whim, Jessica Green (Communication '12) researched White House Internships during her final semester at NC State. Now, just months after graduation, she finds herself working in the Office of Correspondence for the First Lady.

Feb 11, 2013

Alum helps produce winning Super Bowl commercial

On Super Bowl Sunday, more than 108 million Americans crowded around their televisions. Some were in it solely for the game, and others were interested in the commercials. Chris Crutchfield (Communication '06) was one watching the commercials closely. He had worked on a commercial for a Doritos-sponsored contest. But no one knew whether the commercial would be one of the top two contest entries and earn airtime. The commercial Crutchfield produced did air during the Super Bowl. Although he and his team didn't win any monetary awards, their efforts continue to win them recognition.

Jan 7, 2013

Sitting Pretty with Simply Sitting

CHASS alumna Ginny Hager (Communication '08) started babysitting when she was 13. She has continued to hear from parents who struggle to find trustworthy, dependable sitters. So this entrepreneur created Simply Sitting, a service that connects families to the best babysitters in their area.