UNC School of Media and Journalism

After 16 years in the Air Force, this UNC student is finally here

By Taylor Buck | August 20

There’s a tattoo of a Captain America shield on the inside of incoming junior Chris Young’s right elbow. His children like superheroes, he explains. ...

UNC alum and NPR news anchor Carl Kasell dies at 84

By Giselle Pagunuran | April 19

UNC alum and NPR news anchor Carl Kasell died Tuesday from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84 years old. 

Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson talks race and #MeToo movement in annual Park Lecture

By Preston Lennon | April 12

Tucker Carlson juggled race, sexual violence and other dicey topics Wednesday morning at the Roy H. Park Lecture on campus. Carlson was the second Fox ...

Seasoned professor Paul O'Connor retires after 42 years in journalism

By Marine Elia | April 2

After a 42-year-long career in journalism as a reporter and a professor, Paul O’Connor has announced his retirement. O'Connor plans to spend his retirement ...

Susan King, the Dean of the School of Media and Journalism, speaks at the First Amendment Day opening ceremony in 2015.

UNC M-J School dean wants students to challenge and question Tucker Carlson

By Ramishah Maruf | March 8

When it comes to the Park lecture, Dean Susan King isn’t here to choose someone she likes. 

Holding power accountable: Panel of journalists discuss reporting on sexual misconduct

By Preston Lennon | February 27

Three high-profile guests participated in a panel discussion that focused on the role of journalism in today's world where workplace culture is being ...

If you love it, don't give up: DTH alumni reflect on Pulitzer wins

By Myah Ward | February 23

UNC graduate David Zucchino says, if not for The Daily Tar Heel, he would have started his journalism career without ever writing a newspaper story.

Carroll Hall houses UNC's School of Media and Journalism.

Tucker Carlson was chosen to speak at UNC, and the decision is sparking debate

By Taylor Buck | February 18

Current and former MJ-School students took to Twitter after the announcement to express their disappointment and concerns with this year's Park Lecture ...

Who's who in the UNC School of Media and Journalism hall of fame

By Sabrina Zirkle | February 6

Some started at Carolina; some ended at Carolina. But they're all pushing the future of journalism to new heights. Meet the 2018 inductees to the School ...

First-years Grantito Everist (left) and Cat Chang (right) use a mattress to sled down the hill at the Dean Smith Center during Wednesday's snowstorm.

UNC students' snow day video portraying Elf scene goes viral on ESPN

By Mark Burnett | January 28

It was a snowy day at UNC when two sophomores decided to reenact the memorable snowball fight from the classic holiday film, "Elf." Little did they know, ...

UNC considering revoking Charlie Rose's honor

By Katie Rice | December 5

The DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy at Duke University announced on Monday that it was rescinding an award honoring prominent journalist ...

UNC professor Steven King works on his robot, DuCille. Photo courtesy of Steven King

UNC professor builds robot with 360 video capabilities that can follow reporters

By Giselle Pagunuran | November 27

DuCille isn't just your average video journalist. This remote-controlled robot can follow reporters as they move on the scene and capture high quality ...

Why did Raleigh get a logo?

By Grace Carney | November 19

Raleigh invested in the design of a new logo, which costed nearly a quarter of a million dollars.

New MJ-school curriculum aims to prepare students for new job market

By Charlie McGee | November 13

The School of Media and Journalism announced a new curriculum structure last week. Charlie Tuggle, the senior associate dean of the school, sees the change ...

The Duke University Chapel on Duke’s West Campus, as photographed in 2017, serves as a symbol of the university.

Duke professor attempts to ban student journalists from class

By Lucas Risinger | November 12

A Duke University economics professor’s syllabus prohibiting The Duke Chronicle writers from taking the class has been met with public concern and outcry. ...

Students competed in Crash Campaign this weekend, a 24-hour long PR competition in the UNC School of Media and Journalism.

Crash Campaign pull all-nighters to help local businesses

By Jessica Snouwaert | November 5

Fueled by lots of coffee, bagels, granola bars and pizza, close to 80 students spent 24 hours straight planning advertising and public relations campaigns ...

UNC student spends her summer at the White House

By Kayli Watson | October 10

A UNC student spent the past summer in Washington, D.C. as a White House intern.

University of Louisville to stop funding for student newspaper

By Grace Carney | October 1

The University of Louisville announced it will discontinue financial support for "The Louisville Cardinal," its student newspaper, by the end of the Spring ...

First Amendment Day struggles to find balance between commemoration and controversy

By Suzanne Blake | September 26

The UNC School of Media and Journalism celebrated its ninth annual First Amendment Day on Tuesday, opening conversation about free speech and the role ...

MJ Fest highlights student-run media organizations on campus

By Jessica Snouwaert | September 17

In an effort to showcase communication opportunities beyond the classroom, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication held their annual MJ Fest, ...