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A Summer of Ag Communications

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Mar 24, 2025

I’m Studying Communication Media. Why Did I Intern in HR?

Kara Cushman, a senior studying communication media, spent the past nine months as an intern on the communication team in University Human Resources.
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.
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Oct 1, 2024

Yang Cheng Leads Project Alongside Poole College Research Initiative to Target Economic Access and Opportunity

The six interdisciplinary projects in Poole’s Game-Changing Research Incentive Program aim to catalyze companies, governments and nonprofits to implement business-parity policies and other meaningful change. One project, led by Associate Professor of Communication Yang Chen, focuses on access and opportunities in analytics for underrepresented minorities.

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Aug 28, 2024

Campus Writing and Speaking Program Earns National Award

The Campus Writing and Speaking Program (CWSP) received an Exemplary Writing Across the Curriculum Program Award.
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Apr 1, 2024

Study Suggests Taking an Aggressive Stance in Crisis Communications Costs Companies Money

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.
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.
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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.