unc hussman school of journalism and media

The Power of Narrative

November 12, 2024

From Black Twitter to influential women, Carolina faculty discuss recent book projects and the research that went into them.

Just the Facts

May 24, 2024

After helping create a fact-checking service in South Korea, Heesoo Jang continues to improve trust between readers and the media at Carolina.

Writing Wrongs

November 27, 2023

Erin Siegal McIntyre uses traditional journalism, historical research, and photography to investigate the roots of international human rights abuses.

Jumping Off the Page

November 14, 2023

From student loan debt to rock ‘n’ roll, Carolina faculty discuss recent book projects and the research that went into them.

Active-Duty Journalism

May 16, 2023

Daniel Johnson uses his research on mental health in the military to effect policy change at the national level.

More Than Books

April 12, 2023

Tushar Varma traveled across 35 states, visiting 85 independent bookstores to learn why they’re so vital to the communities they reside in.

Change Through Stories

March 16, 2023

Nazanin Knudsen uses writing, filmmaking, and small moments in time to reflect on larger cultural discrepancies.

Clarifying Copyright to Improve Care

March 14, 2022

With the shift to online health care during the pandemic, media law expert Amanda Reid questioned how copyright affects the work of music therapists. After learning how it can dictate care, she wrote a paper proposing that Congress create an exemption for these services.

Forging a Legacy

July 15, 2020

Over its 110-year history, journalism at Carolina has evolved from a single course in the Department of English into the internationally renowned UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media. While the program has experienced exponential growth, its commitment to instilling students with innovative storytelling skills remains steadfast.