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Hussman School of Journalism and Media

The Hussman School of Journalism and Media combines immersive student experiences, faculty innovation and an interdisciplinary research culture to deliver global impact.

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Preparing students to ignite the public conversation

The mission of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media is to prepare students to ignite the public conversation in our state, the nation and the world, and to understand the role of communication in fostering democracy. Our faculty members are international thought leaders whose scholarly and creative activities are visible and respected in the public realm.

Facts & Figures

  • 2019national champions in collegiate journalism (eight all-time since 2002)
  • No. 1online master's degree program in communication in 2019
  • 100%rate of undergraduate alumni who are employed or enrolled in further education within one year of graduation
  • 110 yearsof exceptional education in media and journalism
  • $2 million+distributed in scholarships, awards and graduate fellowships in 2018–19
  • 1,212students (1,056 undergraduate, 156 graduate)
  • 17,800+alumni network
  • 6study abroad exchanges with world's top communication schools
  • 29Pulitzer Prizes by faculty and alumni

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