News

Mar 31, 2016

Study Highlights Importance of Multimodal Communication in Higher Ed

Research from NC State finds that "multimodal" communication — using a mix of words, images and other resources — is important for students and faculty in higher education, a finding that argues for increased instruction in multimodal communication for undergraduates.

Mar 30, 2016

Study Highlights Link Between Social Media Use and Underage Drinking

The savvier young people are about using social media, the less likely they are to report having alcohol-related problems, according to a recent study co-authored by an NC State communication professor.

Mar 24, 2016

Grad Students Display Innovative Work at Research Symposium

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was well represented Wednesday at the 2016 Graduate Student Research Symposium. A total of 43 Humanities and Social Sciences students from 14 different graduate programs presented their work at the annual symposium, which showcases research from across campus through poster presentations that are judged by faculty.

Mar 3, 2016

In Memorium: Jack Hall, Actor, Lawyer, Teacher

Jack Hall, instructor from 2000 to 2009 in public speaking, drama and communication law, died January 29 after a brief illness.

Mar 3, 2016

Dr. Melissa Johnson Wins Senior Scholar Grant

A familiar face in Winston Hall for more than 20 years has won a prestigious Senior Scholar grant from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).

Mar 3, 2016

Faculty, Students Collaborate on Research Opportunities

NC State faculty members in the Department of Communication show leadership in their professional spheres that trickles down to the student level, spawning opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students in the department.

Mar 3, 2016

TV Production Summer Camp Set for July 18-22

Did you know the Department of Communication sponsors an annual summer day camp to give high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to dive right into their communication passions?

Mar 3, 2016

Meet Outstanding Alumna Rachel Lloyd

From attending NC State as a last minute decision to graduating with a 4.0 GPA and being the keynote speaker at graduation last December, Rachel Lloyd moved from Chicago to Raleigh to find a forever home with the Wolfpack.

Mar 3, 2016

COM Instructor Researches Midwifery Movement

In between taking a spin class, drinking her morning coffee and teaching COM 230, Dr. Emily Winderman can be found working on research involving the midwifery movement.

Mar 3, 2016

Faculty Building Bridges to East Africa

Imagine a program within the university that offers greater possibilities for interdisciplinary research and service learning with global connections. Faculty have been working to do just that with an effort to establish a hub for collaborative research and service learning in East Africa.