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Apr 14, 2016

Communication Alumna Danielle Deabler Brings Next Generation of Listeners to NPR

Welcome to Generation Listen — a new old-fashioned way to enjoy National Public Radio and the brainchild of alumna Danielle Deabler (Communication '93).

Apr 12, 2016

Colloquium Highlights Secrecy, Intelligence

Researchers who study intelligence often face methodological and conceptual challenges associated with the secret nature of the field. Next week, members of the academic and intelligence communities will come together at NC State to discuss how to overcome those barriers.

Apr 11, 2016

April Student of the Month: Jasmine Cannon

Jasmine Cannon is a senior Women's and Gender Studies major with an anthropology minor. In addition to working two internships at nonprofit organizations, Cannon is a Multicultural Student Affairs Office student assistant, an officer in three student groups and looks forward to getting her doctorate in Public Health.

Apr 7, 2016

How Forecasting Water Reclamation Use Can Save Money, Water Resources

A changing climate and recent droughts in the South and West highlight the need to make the most of our limited water resources. One of the tools that can help the U.S. make efficient use of its water supplies is water reclamation — but utilities and water managers have sometimes struggled to deal with public perceptions of reclaimed water.

Apr 5, 2016

Class Project Leads to New Research on Spanish in North Carolina

For professor Jim Michnowicz and his students, what started as a class experiment is now producing intriguing research findings that will be published in a new book on language diversity. Their work, which provides further insight into the evolution of Spanish in North Carolina, also serves as a clear example of the kind of purposeful, community-based research that can be carried out by undergraduates.

Apr 4, 2016

Alumna’s Novel Being Transformed into Amazon TV Series

Last summer, author and NC State alumna Therese Fowler added a new title to her resume: TV producer. After being invited to Savannah, Georgia, for the filming of a new Amazon Studios pilot, Fowler watched as Christina Ricci and a cast of supporting actors played out scenes inspired by Fowler’s latest book, “Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald.” Amazon has since ordered a full season of “Z: The Beginning of Everything,” a bio-series based on Fowler’s 2013 New York Times bestseller.

Mar 31, 2016

Study Highlights Importance of Multimodal Communication in Higher Ed

Research from NC State finds that "multimodal" communication — using a mix of words, images and other resources — is important for students and faculty in higher education, a finding that argues for increased instruction in multimodal communication for undergraduates.

Mar 30, 2016

Study Highlights Link Between Social Media Use and Underage Drinking

The savvier young people are about using social media, the less likely they are to report having alcohol-related problems, according to a recent study co-authored by an NC State communication professor.

Mar 28, 2016

COM Week Highlights Health Communication

It's time for COM Week. Organized by NC State's Department of Communication, the week of lectures, panel discussions a public speaking contest and more highlights the department faculty's expertise and its students' excellence. This year's theme is health communication. All are welcome at any or all events.

Mar 25, 2016

Name That Tune: Professor Creates Musical Portraits of Faculty

Two NC State professors are celebrated in musical portraits created by pioneering computer music composer and art studies professor Rodney Waschka. Who needs a C.V. when you have your own song?