Department of Communication

Nov 2, 2020

Howling Success: From the Marines to the Wolfpack

Arabic and communication double-major Trista Acebo, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, is helping other student veterans at NC State navigate the transition to college. 

Oct 12, 2020

Caring For Others Is a Key Driver in Getting People to Use Chatbots for Mental Health

NC State communication professor Yang Cheng assessed what would motivate people to use chatbots for mental health services in the wake of a mass shooting. 

Oct 1, 2020

How Steak-umm Became a Social Media Phenomenon During the Pandemic

Doctoral student Ekaterina Bogomoletc explains how a brand of frozen meat products took social media by storm (and why that matters). 

Sep 21, 2020

As Collegiate Esports Become More Professional, Women Are Being Left Out

A new study from NC State's Department of Communication finds women are being sidelined in collegiate esports. 

Aug 18, 2020

Three Students Awarded First Angela C. Caraway Scholarships

Hear more from Humanities and Social Sciences students Janiya "Starr" Gibens and Kendall Griffith. 

Jul 21, 2020

My NC State Story: Jackie Yanchocik (Communication ‘12)

Jackie Yanchocik has explored many industries — sports, entertainment and education — since graduating with a degree in communication. 

May 22, 2020

How Social Media Platforms Can Contribute to Dehumanizing Other People

Communication professor Jessica Jameson examines how social media can be used to normalize hate speech and dehumanize entire groups. 

Apr 30, 2020

Two NC State Professors Awarded NEH Summer Stipends

Communication professor Grant Bollmer and English professor Timothy Stinson were awarded the highly competitive stipends. 

Apr 24, 2020

Three Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Communication professor Victoria Gallagher is among those selected to receive NC State's highest faculty honor. 

Mar 19, 2020

My NC State Story: Larry Bliss (Speech Communication ‘77, Adult and Community College Education ‘05)

Alumnus Larry Bliss says his NC State coursework in oral interpretation and modern drama led him to a dream career — playwriting.