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Department Alumni Pursue Government Roles

Over the years, hundreds of students have graduated from NC State’s Department of Communication through either its undergraduate or graduate programs, and while most graduates launch their careers in traditional agency or corporate roles, a select few have found immense success in roles that involve or support government work. We talked to four of them. Read More

 

 

 

Student Seeks Career in Music Industry

Most children fall asleep to lullabies or bed time stories, but not John Foley. He drifted off to the sound of his father’s band playing, and has been dreaming of music ever since. Foley is a rising senior, majoring in communication with a concentration in public relations and minoring in arts entrepreneurship. Read More

 

 

 

Dr. Dan DeJoy to Retire After More Than Three Decades of Inspiring Students

After spending 35 years inspiring students, communication professor Dr. Daniel DeJoy will enter phased retirement this July. Read More

 

 

 

 

Research Aims to Understand Science Communication in the Age of Social Media

A passion for science and a background in public relations led Dr. Nicole Lee to research two-way communication between organizations and their online publics. Read More

 

 

 

Mindy sopher Dances with the Stars Inside and Outside the Classroom

Mindy Sopher, academic adviser in Exploratory Studies and instructor of COM 466, Nonprofit Leadership & Development, speaks animatedly of the work her students have accomplished. Her excitement and enthusiasm does not come just from student deeds, but can be attributed also to her fervent belief in the value of nonprofit work. Read More

 

 

PR Day Offers Students Networking Opportunities and Guidance
from Local PR Professionals

“Communication is everywhere,” Sarah Nilson, digital communication specialist at Quintiles IMS, reminded students at the highly anticipated PR Day on March 30. This annual tradition took place in NC State’s Talley Student Union, and was organized by NC State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter. Read More

 

 

 

COM Week’s Alumni Panel Shares Advice

Students packed into the Caldwell Hall Lounge on Wednesday, March 29, for the highly anticipated alumni panel event. The Department of Communication hosts an alumni panel during COM Week for students to gain real-world insight from department alumni. Read More

 

 

COM Week Shows Off Student Research

The Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society (LPH) kicked off COM Week on Monday, March 28, with its annual Research Forum, hosted by Dr. Emily Winderman. The forum featured the projects of several students from the honor society. Read More

 

 

 

COM Week Hosts Wolfpack Speaks Contest

The 8th annual Wolfpack Speaks event’s theme this year was “In the Next 30 Days: Passion, Education, and Action.” The seven student leaders discussed how to get active around a cause, issue, and/or purpose that helps create a more just relationship on campus, in their community, and in the wider world. Read More