UNC School of Media and Journalism

Breaking down the meaning of the Hussman school's provisional accreditation status

By Zoe Frederick | May 16

The Hussman School of Journalism and Media was granted provisional accreditation status by an international professional journalism evaluation agency. ...

Column: Hussman’s provisional accreditation is not “unexpected”

By Caitlyn Yaede | May 4

"Despite immediate, and understandable, outrage at the profoundly irresponsible administration that allowed this to happen, we shouldn’t be surprised ...

'This is '1984'': UNC inquiry on Hussman emails has broader scope than previously known

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 12

Recently released records show that the scope of the University's inquiry into the emails of journalism school faculty and staff may have been larger ...

Hussman School's Curtis Media Center opens its doors

By Adele Morris | April 10

On Thursday, more than a year after its expected opening in January 2021, the Curtis Media Center held its official dedication.

Raul Reis looks forward to new role as dean of UNC's journalism school

By Abby Pender | March 29

As Raul Reis prepares to be the next dean of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, he aims to emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion, and ...

Emerson College's Raul Reis to be next Hussman School dean

By Praveena Somasundaram | March 11

Raul Reis, the current dean of the Emerson College School of Communication, will be the next dean of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, the ...

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Breaking down UNC's ongoing dean searches

By Madi Kirkman | January 23

UNC is actively conducting dean searches for the Adams School of Dentistry, Hussman School of Journalism and Media and Gillings School of Global Public ...

‘In a difficult place’: Exodus of leaders hits UNC

By Praveena Somasundaram | November 29

Since last May, nine top leaders have announced their retirement, resignation or departure from the university, including Bob Blouin, executive vice chancellor ...

UNC students enjoy 'Dogs and Donuts' event at Carroll Hall

By Alexis Siegler | November 12

The "Dogs and Donuts" event is the second of a series called "Pets on the Steps" hosted by the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media's Park Library ...

Column: Giving journalism a better name

By Caitlyn Yaede | August 25

"You can recognize the monetary contributions Walter Hussman has made for journalism at UNC and still be critical of the values he stands for."

Susan King reflects on 10 years as dean of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media

By Hannah Rosenberger | August 23

With the announcement of Dean Susan King's departure from her position of leadership, students and faculty remember her impact on the Hussman School ...

Op-ed: Dean King's impact on "J-school kids"

August 19

"Thank you, Dean King. My entire experience as a journalism student at UNC was what it was because of you. It is a gift of the community that is evergreen. ...

Hussman School Dean Susan King says this is her last year in the position

By Praveena Somasundaram | August 17

Susan King, dean of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, will step down this year, according to an email she sent to faculty Tuesday.

Nikole Hannah-Jones declines UNC's offer, will join Howard University instead

By Krista Nichols | July 6

Nikole Hannah-Jones has declined UNC's offer, she announced Tuesday during an interview on “CBS This Morning," and will instead be the inaugural Knight ...

UNC Board of Trustees votes 9-4 to approve Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure application

By Lauren McCarthy and Isabella Reilly | June 30

Trustees Dave Boliek, Haywood Cochrane, Allie Ray McCullen and John Preyer were the dissenting votes.

Op-ed: Dean Susan King's message to the UNC community

June 30

"This has been a long and disconcerting year of pandemic, social strife, partisanship and personal loss. It is also a year when we have come together ...

Hussman says he was 'concerned' about his core values of journalism and 1619 Project

By Nicole Moorefield | June 9

Walter Hussman talked to The Daily Tar Heel about his concerns regarding Nikole Hannah-Jones' hiring and her 1619 Project. He said he was concerned that ...

UNC responds to letter from Hannah-Jones' legal team as deadline passes to offer tenure

By Lauren McCarthy | June 6

Hannah-Jones' legal team gave UNC a deadline of June 4 to offer her a tenured position or face a federal lawsuit, according to a letter obtained by NC ...

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UNC journalism school alumni express support for Nikole Hannah-Jones

By Emily Shih | June 6

Hundreds of Hussman School of Journalism and Media alumni have signed an open letter calling for immediate reconsideration of the UNC Board of Trustee's ...

Breaking down the tenure process at UNC and why Nikole Hannah-Jones' case is unusual

By Nicole Moorefield and Lauren McCarthy | May 31

The word "tenure" has been in the news a lot for the past couple weeks, but what does it actually mean? Here's a comprehensive look at tenure, including ...