UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

In April, the UNC Center for Media Law and Policy hosted Kevin Martin, vice president and head of global policy at Meta, for the 2026 Wade H. Hargrove Media Law and Policy Colloquium.

In his remarks, “The Regulator’s Dilemma: Innovation and Global Competition,” Martin examined the interplay of regulation, innovation and global competition shaping today’s media and communications environment. He was also joined by Julia Ambrose for further discussion.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend!

The UNC Center for Media Law and Policy is an interdisciplinary research center run jointly out of the UNC School of Law and UNC Hussman.

Students in "MEJO 533: Crisis Communications," led by Professor VK Fields, gained hands-on experience developing crisis communication plans this spring. The semester culminated in a simulated press conference, where they fielded questions from faculty, alumni and industry professionals. Go Heels!

Ready to take the next step in your career? The fall 2026 application deadline for UNC Hussman's online graduate certificate programs is June 8.

Designed for working professionals, each certificate includes three courses from the school's online master’s curriculum and can be completed in one year.

No recommendation letters or test scores required. Learn more and apply now:
hussman.unc.edu/grad/certificates

UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School

This spring, UNC Hussman students in Adjunct Instructor Grayson Mendenhall’s "MEJO 482: Media Design" course designed bilingual zines, exploring topics from China’s one-child policy to music’s link to memory.

Take a look at their work: go.unc.edu/2026zines

Commencement, national recognition and a strong finish to the academic year. This eCommunicator features achievements, moments and people across the UNC Hussman community.

📬 Note from Dean Reis
🎓 Commencement 2026 + Bryan Tucker’s commencement address
🏆 Hearst national championship + Pulitzer-winning alumni
🌆 NYC career trek + classroom activities
🏅 Faculty and staff excellence awards

Read the latest edition of the Hussman eCommunicator ➡️ go.unc.edu/eCMay2026

🚨 Registration for the North Carolina Scholastic Media Institute is open to school groups through June 1!

Hosted June 16-18 at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, the residential program brings together journalism teachers, media advisers and students in rising grades nine through 12 to build skills in news, design, broadcast and more.

Learn more and register: ncsma.unc.edu/institute/

North Carolina Scholastic Media Association

After arriving at Carolina in 1989, following in the footsteps of her mother and grandfather, Gwendolyn Bounds built her foundation in journalism and mass communication at UNC Hussman. With support from mentors like Phil Meyer, she launched a career that has included more than 20 years at The Wall Street Journal and leadership roles at Consumer Reports.

Years later, she embarked on a journey unlike anything she had done before: mastering the sport of obstacle course racing. Despite little athletic experience, she pushed herself to compete — and in 2024, became a Spartan Race champion.

“I think my ability to be like a multitool has served me well,” Bounds said. “And that was something I got from my time at Carolina.”

Learn how resilience has defined her journey and the habits she says will serve students well beyond Carolina: go.unc.edu/GB


The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Congratulations to UNC Hussman students Sachi Akmal, Gitzelle Enciso-Ramirez and Allison Royal, who were among nine Tar Heels selected as Phillips Ambassadors for study abroad programs in Asia this summer.

Akmal is studying through UNC Phillips Summer in Taiwan, Enciso-Ramirez is studying through Yonsei University in South Korea and Royal is participating in a UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School internship program in Singapore.

Learn more about the Phillips Ambassadors Program: go.unc.edu/phillipss2026


Carolina Asia Center, UNC College of Arts and Sciences

At the end of the spring semester, Carolina Week, a student television news program at UNC Hussman, presented a half-hour special examining how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping everyday life.

Led by Professor of the Practice Leyla Santiago, the program features perspectives ranging from a humanoid robot in London to a farmer in Roxboro, as well as police officers making high-stakes decisions and leaders of an AI-powered elementary school, highlighting a technological shift redefining how we live, work and learn.

Watch the full special and view the accompanying website: go.unc.edu/CWFTI


The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Carolina Week: Face to InterFACE | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media This half-hour special by Carolina Week reveals how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping everyday life. The program features perspectives ranging from a humanoid robot in London to a farmer in Roxboro, as well as police officers making high-stakes decisions and leaders of an AI-powered eleme...