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The Moody College of Communication prioritizes the pursuit of bold visions and brilliant solutions that influence how the world connects today and tomorrow. We invite you to explore the Moody experience for the study of advertising and public relations, communication sciences and disorders, communication studies, journalism and radio-television-film.

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Converging Worlds, Creating Futures

What we do and why we do it

11/13/18

President’s Award for Global Learning

Two of seven winning teams feature Richards School talent

11/08/18

Moody Foundation, Moody College of Communication, Converging Worlds, Creating Futures,

Five Years of ‘Livin’ Moody’

Historic 2013 gift from the Moody Foundation transforms college

11/06/18

Talia Stroud, Center for Media Engagement, ABC News Decision Desk,

Building Trust Through Engagement

Center produces research, tests to sustain vibrant news media

11/05/18

2018 Friends of the College

Moody salutes the special people who represent the college across the world

11/01/18

BeVote app, student voters, TX Votes, voter registration, Travis County, polling

BeVote app informs students to be voters

University-created voting app available for free download

10/30/18

From the writers' room

MFA screenwriting program develops award-winning writers, scripts

10/25/18

All the news fit to archive

The Daily Texan archive now available online

10/24/18

Transparency is the new objectivity

Award-winning radio host urges media to re-establish trust

10/17/18

Inspiring Generations

Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting awarded

10/02/18

Announcing UTNY

Make it there, make it anywhere – live, work and study in New York City

9/24/18

Conversation showcases Moody Honors Program

Brooke Gladstone, co-host of NPR’s ‘On the Media,’ visits Moody on Oct. 11

9/22/18

Craig Watkins - Institute for Media Innovation

Moody to open Institute for Media Innovation

RTF professor S. Craig Watkins will lead institute as founding director

9/05/18

Enlightened Events

Moody College special lectures add unique perspectives to educational experience

9/04/18

SummerXMoody

Moody College students took their talents across the world

8/30/18

Matthew McConaughey Moody behind the scenes

McConaughey stars in “true RTF effort”

Scott Rice leads effort for Moody College of Communication students, recent grads to produce public awareness PSA

8/27/18

Lessons from Luminaries

“Stan Talks” features video insights from accomplished professionals

8/24/18

New Radio-Television-Film chair

Noah Isenberg appointed to lead Department of Radio-Television-Film

8/09/18

Moody College adds first Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Erin Reilly will strategize courses, programs and partnerships

8/07/18

In Memory of Frank W. Denius

The World War II veteran and longtime Texas supporter passed away at age 93

7/30/18

Stroud to chair Social Science One committee

Groundbreaking Facebook partnership studies media effects on democracy

7/12/18

When Social Media Becomes Malicious

Advertising professor authors “The Dark Side of Social Media,” and offers 10 tips users can apply to be safe

6/13/18

Civic Hope

Professor Rod Hart pens book on how ordinary Americans keep democracy alive

6/06/18

Taco Ranch

Advertising alumnus P. Terry’s new chain takes a bite out of the Tex-Mex market in Austin

5/24/18

Outstanding Spring 2018 Grads

Moody College celebrates the Spring Class of 2018

5/02/18

An Outstanding Citizen

Communication Studies alumnus wins award from Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life

4/27/18

Distinguished Company

Two Moody College faculty inducted into UT Austin’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers

4/26/18

Thunder Road Wins Top Prize at SXSW

Producer and Radio-Television-Film alumnus’ film wins Grand Jury Award at SXSW Film Festival

4/24/18

Threepeat!

Texas Speech wins third title in a row for 2018 national team championship

4/13/18

The Business of Collegiate Sports

Athletic directors and commissioners debate pay-for-play system in college athletics

4/12/18

NIH Honors

Bharath Chandrasekaran to serve on study section for National Institutes of Health

4/11/18

New Advertising & Public Relations Director

Digital Advertising Executive JoAnn Sciarrino named Director of Stan Richards School

3/29/18

It’s Saturday Night!

RTF and Wofford Denius UTLA Center graduate demystifies the writer’s room at SNL

3/27/18

MEDIA ADVISORY:

UT Hosts Author and “Today” correspondent Jenna Bush Hager for 2018 William Randolph Hearst Fellows Award Lecture

3/23/18

Seeking Accuracy

Broadcast journalist Arthel Neville to deliver spring commencement address May 18

3/19/18

ADDY Accolades

Stan Richards School students dominate 2018 Austin AAF ADDY Awards

3/18/18

Celebrating Humor

Bill Murray honors alumnus Cappy McGarr for gifting prized posters to UT Austin

3/17/18

Global Impact

Moody College ranked fourth in world for communication and media studies

3/08/18

Moody College @ SXSW 2018

Faculty, students, staff and alumni represent at interactive, film and music festivals

3/03/18

Get Out

Radio-Television-Film alumnus’ film honored with four Academy Award nominations

3/02/18

New Journalism Director

Kathleen McElroy named director of School of Journalism

3/01/18

The Post

Journalism director and former Washington Post editor consults on Oscar-nominated film

2/28/18

Job’s Not Done

Advertising and PR industry leaders to tackle diversity crisis at conference

2/16/18

Texas Civic Health

Annette Strauss Institute releases report on political and civic participation in Texas

2/13/18

Distilling Communication

Alumni leverage communication degrees to establish successful liquor brands

2/12/18

#TAPRBowl

Advertising Professors and Students Live-Tweet Critiques of Super Bowl Ads

2/02/18

Furthering Journalism

Center for Media Engagement aims to build public's trust in news

1/30/18

Leading Longhorns

Richards School lecturer and PR veteran shares habits that distinguish leaders

1/23/18

Finals Fiasco

Moody College student explains appeal of viral video about her first final exam

1/12/18

Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Four students win fall honors to pursue academic inquiry within Moody College

1/08/18

Integrity, Honesty and Trust

Alumna and broadcast legend Arthel Neville receives 2017 Reddick Award

12/18/17

Education, Environment and Opportunity

Broadcast journalism legend Neal Spelce delivers fall commencement address

12/08/17

To Lead and Inspire

UT System Chancellor William McRaven receives Moody College Outstanding Alumnus Award

12/05/17

Outstanding Fall 2017 Moody College Grads

Moody College celebrates the Fall Class of 2017

12/04/17

Communication and Entrepreneurship

Facebook CMO shares four qualities job seekers, entrepreneurs need to succeed

11/29/17

Remembering Wayne Danielson

Former Moody College dean served as visionary leader and scholar

11/03/17

Death in the Air

Journalism Professor’s New Book Examines Two London Serial Killers of a Different Kind

10/24/17

Fighting the Opioid Epidemic

Center for Health Communication Awarded State Health Services Contract

10/23/17

ALL IN Challenge

Strauss Institute receives national recognition for excellence in student voter engagement

10/19/17

Script to Screen

Matthew McConaughey visits Moody College to speak with Radio-Television-Film students

10/16/17

Project SKILLS

Speech and Hearing Center offers free training to parents of children with autism

10/12/17

Improving Digital News

Engaging News Project Relaunches as Center for Media Engagement

10/04/17

Social Media in an Emergency

NSF Backs Research on Social Media “Calls” for Help During Hurricane Harvey

9/27/17

Wofford Denius UTLA Center

Cain Foundation Launches Center to Expand UT Austin Connection to Hollywood

9/18/17

SEO & Social Good

Advertising Students Take First Place in Google Marketing Challenge for Social Impact

9/12/17

On Social Media

Author and Award-Winning Digital Marketer to Deliver 2017 Gwyn David Lecture

9/11/17

Joining the Cajun Navy

Moody College alumna assists in Hurricane Harvey rescue via social technology

9/08/17

Miss Texas 2017

Moody College alumna represents Lone Star State at Miss America Sept. 10

9/07/17

Freedom of Information

Moody College benefactor and Dallas Morning News publisher Jim Moroney wins James Madison Award

8/17/17

Asia 30 Under 30

Radio-Television-Film alumnus makes Forbes list of movers and shakers

8/11/17

High Honors

Moody College launches new four-year Honors Program to recruit and cultivate transformative thinkers and leaders

8/01/17

#SummerXMoody

Moody Students share summer internships and adventures on Instagram

7/31/17

Rhetoric of the Apocalypse

New class probes prophetic revelations through language and pattern

7/12/17

International Recognition

Karin Wilkins inducted as a fellow in the International Communication Association

6/29/17

Regents Outstanding Teacher

Richards School professor wins highest teaching award in UT System

6/23/17

Latest Student & Faculty Media

“All Around” by RTF alumnus
T.J. Martinez (M.F.A ’16)

This documentary film was a semi-finalist for a 2017 Student Academy Award. Its subject is Mac Coleman, a promising young bronc rider whose life is changed by a tragic accident.

"Canine Soldiers" by RTF
Professor Nancy Schiesari

This critically acclaimed film is now in 3-D and has screened on PBS numerous times. The story highlights the intimate bonds between handlers and military working dogs.