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From left, NC State graduate student and WKNC 88.1 FM podcaster Abdullah Najjar, News & Observer Capitol Bureau Chief Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan and NC State senior Emilia Rivadeneira, a WKNC 88.1 FM podcaster and Nubian Message staff writer, participate in a panel discussing coverage of the 2024 elections at “J-Day” held Oct. 15 at Talley Student Union.

Oct 23, 2024

Student Media hosts “J-Day” at Talley

NC State Student Media welcomed 226 student media students and their advisors from high schools across central North Carolina for the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association’s Central Carolina “J-Day” over fall break.

Ben McNeely, who advises Nubian Message and Technician, speaks to UNC administrators about the vital role their student media can play in addressing mental health issues on campus.

May 16, 2024

McNeely Presents at Behavioral Health Convening

The advisor to NC State’s student newspapers spoke to a group of college administrators from around the state about student mental health, student journalism and where the two intersect.

Picture of Jeanine Ikekhua, managing editor of Nubian Message, and winner of the Ebony Harlem Award for Visual/Literary Art.

May 2, 2024

Jeanine Ikekhua receives Ebony Harlem Award

Jeanine Ikekhua is one of the recipients of this year’s Ebony Harlem Awards for Excellence. The awards, which began in 1993, are sponsored by the African American Cultural Center.

Members of NC State Student Media won 23 awards at the 2024 NC College Media Association conference at High Point University. Four print outlets – Agromeck, Nubian Message, Technician, and Windhover – all won best-in-show awards. Pictured, front row, from left: Kaela Belingon, Jeanine Ikekhua, Shaere Delguidce (Nubian Message), Ethan Bakogiannis (Technician). Second row: Matthew Burkhart, Ally Tennant, Emily Vespa (Technician). Third row: Ryley Fallon (Windhover), Katherine Wan (Technician, Roundabout). Fourth row: Eleanor Saunders (Nubian Message), Kate Denning (Technician), Ellie Bruno (Technician).

Mar 6, 2024

Student Media Brings Home Statewide Journalism Awards

NC State Student Media brought home several awards from the North Carolina College Media Association’s annual conference on Feb. 24.

From left, Sophia Cunningham, Erie Mitchell, Claire Conklin, Rose Kelley, Nick Pinto, Jamie Lynn Gilbert and Spencer Grattan accepted awards for Best Podcast, Best Video Promo and Best DJ at the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Production Awards on Oct. 21 in Orlando.

Nov 14, 2023

Student Media Wins Multiple National Awards

NC State Student Media was honored by four different college media organizations this fall.

The NC State Nubian Message staff gathers to celebrate the publication's 30th anniversary.

Aug 31, 2023

Nubian Message, WKNC Finalists for National College Journalism Awards

Nubian Message and WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 are up for major national collegiate journalism awards.

Ben McNeely in his office, with a computer behind him

Jan 19, 2023

McNeely ‘Comes Home’ to Student Media As Editorial Adviser

The veteran journalist and NC State grad got his start at Technician in the mid-2000s.

An aerial photo of Carter-Finley Stadium during the marching band's halftime show, where the band spells out "state"

Dec 16, 2022

The Biggest Academic and Student Affairs News from 2022

Look back at student life and achievements, anniversaries and celebrations, and individual and departmental recognitions in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs this year.

Apr 28, 2022

Nubian Message’s Arana Blake Earns 2021-22 Accolades

Rising senior honored at Ebony Harlem Awards, College of Sciences Diversity Senior Banquet

Apr 28, 2022

Dodor Receives 2022 Witherspoon Award

Two-time Nubian Message editor honored at 2022 Ebony Harlem Awards