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J-School adds legal protection against libel

By Haley Waxman | October 29

As the number of student journalists continues to grow due to an increasing number of media platforms, UNC journalism faculty are beginning to recognize ...

Mary Junck spoke in Carroll hall to a room of journalism students. Junck is the chairman of the Board of Directors at The Associated Press, as well as the President and CEO of Lee Enterprises and a graduate of the masters program at the UNC School of Journalsm. She spoke about the role of women in journalism.

Mary Junck talks industry in Women in Media series

By Carolyn Coons | October 29

Junck, the CEO of the news organization Lee Enterprises and chairwoman of the Associated Press Board of Directors, spoke to students in Carroll Hall Auditorium ...

Folt debuts public relations position

By Andy Willard | July 24

Chancellor Carol Folt ushered in a new administration when she began this month — but it is not yet complete.

UNC buildings still cleaning up after flood

By Jung Kim | July 17

Campus buildings affected by the record-breaking rainfall that flooded Chapel Hill June 30 are still undergoing repairs — forcing some students to change ...

Arthur Brooks, director of the american institute for enterprise, delivered the Park lecture on Thursday afternoon.

Park lecturer Arthur Brooks focuses on free enterprise

By Jackson Knapp | April 11

Arthur Brooks was unsure why he lost a Thanksgiving dinner argument about free enterprise with his family, until he realized he was focusing too much ...

Film from UNC alumna stresses movement in children

By Lauren Clark | April 1

Childhood movement in the early stages of life could contribute to psychological development — meaning parents should favor dance over video games — ...

Q&A with CNBC reporter Kayla Tausche

February 24

The UNC School of Journalism’s Women in Media Leadership speaker series attracts journalists, politicians and other influential women to deliver lectures. ...

Massive Open Online Courses may arrive at UNC by the fall

By Jordan Bailey | February 14

Beginning in the fall, the University could expand its academic resources to reach people all across the world through a computer screen.

Art Pope: Don't expect the state economy to grow soon

By Daniel Wiser | January 23

Gov. Pat McCrory’s deputy budget director, Art Pope, has one message for stakeholders in the state’s budget, including universities: Don’t expect ...

Bev Perdue speaks in the first event of the UNC School of Journalism’s Women in the Media Leadership Series.

Former Gov. Bev Perdue speaks on leadership, 'The Little Engine That Could'

By Madeline Will | January 17

Former Gov. Bev Perdue has a quote from a “great philosopher” framed. It’s been hanging on her wall for years.

New grant to fund journalism school student travel

By Jordan Bailey | January 17

A new grant could send journalism students all over the country in search of the job they’ve always wanted.

Perdue to speak on leadership for journalism school series

By Madeline Will | January 16

In one of her first public appearances since leaving the Governor’s Mansion, Bev Perdue will discuss leadership and living a public life.

UNC journalism school ‘fountain of old knowledge’ Jo Bass to retire

By Resita Cox | November 27

The dean’s suite in Carroll Hall will have an unfamiliar silence starting Friday, as longtime administrative assistant Jo Bass will leave her desk for ...

University abuzz with the ‘Buzz About Fuzz’

By Rachel Schmitt | October 31

Students who have seen Facebook or Twitter references to “The Fuzz” should expect the social media inundation to continue for a few more weeks.

Tygart speaks about use of performance enhancing drugs in sports

By Katharine McAnarney | October 4

Travis Tygart prosecutes Olympic athletes accused of using drugs to win, but he also wants to give them a second chance.

First Amendment Day speaker spreads knowledge

By Andy Willard | October 2

The First Amendment is an important contract between the people and government — but the people are not upholding their side by staying informed.

Emory cuts journalism program

By Matt Steyl | September 19

For the second time in two years, a major university is axing its journalism program. Emory University announced last week that it will close its journalism ...

Barinka to head journalism school's Reese News project

By Meredith Hamrick | April 17

After being chosen to serve as managing editor of Reese Felts Digital News Project next year, junior Alex Barinka is ready to get down to business.

Sitting Down with Ferrell Guillory

By Hailey Vest | April 16

Journalism professor Ferrel Guillory is an expert on Southern politics and will teach a course in the fall on elections reporting. He founded UNC’s ...

Fox News CEO Roger Ailes delivers 2012 Park Lecture

By Liz Crampton | April 12

The CEO of Fox News has a piece of advice for journalists who want to change the world: Don’t go into journalism.