A look back
A look back
Check out the top stories of 2024
This year was one for the books! We welcomed new faculty, engaged in cutting-edge research and unveiled new technology for our students that will put them at the top of their fields. Learn more about these developments and hear from our amazing faculty and students in the top stories of 2024. We can't wait to see what next year brings!
Photo by Leticia Rincon
Photo by Leticia Rincon
Rachel Davis Mersey appointed dean of Moody College of Communication
Jan. 11, 2024
Moody College saw many changes in 2024, including welcoming a new dean, Rachel Davis Mersey. Mersey served the college with distinction — so much so that in the fall she was asked to step in as the University’s interim provost. Jesse H. Jones Centennial Chair in Communication Anita Vangelisti is now the college’s interim dean. Read more about Rachel.
Building a brand off the field
Feb. 5, 2024
University of Texas at Austin athletes and students scored big with Moody College’s new NIL branding class, where they got to learn the history of name, image and likeness in sports and how to build their personal brand. Read more.
Met at Moody
Feb. 12, 2024
For Valentine’s Day, three couples who met at Moody College shared their stories, along with personal love advice for students. Read more.
Renowned photographer Eli Reed ‘lives in the moment’ — and he thinks you should too
Feb. 13, 2024
Retired journalism professor and renowned photographer Eli Reed visited Moody College in January to share about his career and showcase award-winning photography in the School of Journalism and Media Photo Gallery. Read more.
Building today’s creator economy
March 25, 2024
More than half of young people today say they are interested in careers as digital influencers. Moody College is preparing students for those jobs, as well as the newest jobs in content creation, by providing skills in audience engagement, content marketing, digital social media analytics and brand storytelling. Read more.
Moody College announces eight new full-time faculty appointments
Aug. 13, 2024
Moody College’s new faculty have expertise in sports production and broadcasting, creative advertising, speech-language pathology and more. Read more about them in their own words.
As presidential campaign goes viral, so, too, does misinformation
Oct. 16, 2024
Moody College faculty share their research into artificial intelligence, virtual influencers and mis- and disinformation in politics ahead of the 2024 election. Read more.
125 years of creating the world’s best communicators
Nov. 1, 2024
This year, the Department of Communication Studies celebrated its quasquicentennial. The first department in what would become Moody College of Communication, the anniversary of the CMS department is also the anniversary of Moody. Read more.
Sound takes center stage
Nov. 1, 2024
This year, Moody College unveiled a new foley stage and Dolby Atmos mixing suite to give students experience creating Hollywood quality audio. Read more.
Texas guard advances career through Moody College master’s program
Nov. 7, 2024
University of Texas at Austin women’s basketball guard Shay Holle balances life on the court and in the classroom as a student in Moody College’s Option III strategic communication master’s program. Read more.
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