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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Aug 6

@mallarytenore.bsky.social's debut novel breaks the mold, weaving her personal journey into immersive reporting and research on eating disorders.

Learn more about Tarpley's journalistic work that went into the book.
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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Aug 4

Gregory Weston appears to be like any other photographer. As a Texas Athletics Creative intern, he can often be found on the sidelines or around campus with a camera to his eye.

Learn more about how this RTF student views the world through his lens.

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Jul 31

#MoodyPride! We are excited to announce that The Hollywood Reporter has ranked Moody College as the No. 1 public university for film schools in the U.S. and the No. 7 nationwide for 2025!

Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Jul 14

#MoodyExpert: In the aftermath of the recent devastating floods, @kerikstephens.bsky.social addresses the challenges of warning communities about impending threats.

For more insights from Stephens on this topic, please see her recent news stories:

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th of July from #TEXASMoody! We hope you and your loved ones have a safe holiday.

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Jun 3

#MoodyPride: #TEXASMoody has been included in "The 2025 Dream Colleges for Parents Picks" list! University Magazine conducted a survey to compile its rankings based on top survey results and reputation ratings, highlighting the institutions that parents aspire for their children to attend in 2025.

Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · May 27

After almost half a century of service, Roderick Hart is retiring. The longtime professor, researcher, and fifth dean of Moody College began his career at the University of Texas in 1979.

Learn more about Dr. Hart's storied legacy:
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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · May 27

After almost half a century of service, Roderick Hart is retiring. The longtime professor, researcher, and fifth dean of Moody College began his career at the University of Texas in 1979.

Learn more about Dr. Hart's storied legacy:
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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Apr 23

At Texas Immersive Institute, students are shaping the future of storytelling and technology! Curious about the exciting projects the students have been working on this semester? Check it out!

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Apr 17

#TEXASMoody professor @jswatz.bsky.social writes about teaching his students to report when sources are afraid to talk for Columbia Journalism Review.

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How I’m Teaching My Students to Report When Sources Are Afraid to Talk

Even scientists are getting harder to reach.

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Apr 16

#TEXASMoody professor Natalie Andreas talks AI and the future of higher education. Drawing on a background in digital strategy and education, Andreas is investigating the role that AI could play in the classroom and workplace.

Learn more:

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Apr 14

#TEXASMoody welcomes new director of the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations! Matthew Eastin, Ph.D., will begin leading the school at the start of the fall semester.

Learn more about Dr. Eastin:
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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Apr 10

We’re excited to announce the Karch Gaming Institute, made possible by a generous gift from Matt Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive, to help shape the next generation of creative gaming leaders.

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Maya Henry @mayalhenry.bsky.social · Apr 8

This Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, be sure to check out Texas Immersive Institute's student-produced immersive experience right here in Moody College!
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Pulse: Echoes of Humanity | Texas Immersive

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Keri K. Stephens @kerikstephens.bsky.social · Apr 9

Congrats to all my advisees graduating this May! Dr. Anastazja Harris, Dr. Jiayu Sun, Dr.Yifan Xu, and Sabiha Muna, MA. #orgcomm @texasmoody.bsky.social

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Apr 7

We are thrilled to announce that #TEXASMoody alumna Linda Garza, General Counsel for Siete Family Foods, will deliver the keynote at the 2025 Moody College of Communication Graduation!

Learn more:
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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Mar 27

We are celebrating 20 years of UTLA! For two decades, the UT in Los Angeles program has helped students kick-start careers in the entertainment industry.

Hear from alumni about how they launched their careers from the program!
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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Mar 24

#MoodyPride: We are thrilled to announce that QS World University Rankings has ranked Moody College as the No. 1 public university among communication and media studies programs and the No. 3 worldwide for 2025! 🤘

Learn more:
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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Mar 12

When actor Bruce Willis' aphasia diagnosis was made public in the spring of 2022, searches for the term spiked. Despite media buzz, Maya Henry, #TEXASMoody professor, says there's still so much to learn about the disorder and an array of misconceptions to dispel.

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Mar 10

#TEXASMoody professor Scott Rice teams up with Jay Banner, a professor at the Jackson School of Geosciences, to bring UT's renowned science lecture series to the big screen. Together, they created the documentary series Hot Science TV.

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Mar 7

#SXSW 2025 kicks off today, and this year's lineup includes an exciting crop of new films and events involving Longhorns! Check them out, as well as the free @utexasrtf.bsky.social Longhorn Denius Student Film Showcase!

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Feb 27

#TEXASMoody professor Liberty Hamilton researches how to better understand speech in noisy environments. She studies how to focus on a single voice while drowning out distractions.

More about The Hamilton Lab:
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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Feb 24

This year’s Academy Awards nominations feature films with #TEXASMoody connections! Singer-songwriters Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada visited Moody College. Their song “Like a Bird,” featured in "Sing Sing," is nominated for Best Original Song.

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Feb 23

ICYMI: #TEXASMoody announced the new minor in sports production and broadcasting earlier this month.

The new field will allow students of any major to gain real-world experience.

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Moody College of Communication @texasmoody.bsky.social · Feb 20

#MoodyExpert: Communication Studies professor and Director of Center for Media Engagement Talia Stroud is featured in @niemanlab.org 's "Predictions for Journalism, 2025." Stroud talks about meeting people where they are.

See what she has to say: tinyurl.com/taliastroudNL

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