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Second-year student Ashley Scott is using her experiences as a communication major to build a future in media. Follow her path so far and learn how this major prepares aspiring communicators for professional success.
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📌 @ncstatedesign alum and NC State creative director Mark McLawhorn began drawing and illustrating Wolfpack Cartoons as an undergrad at @ncsutechnician. To celebrate 30 years of the series, this season features guests artists.
🎨 This week’s artist, Lucy Osborn, recently graduated from @ncstatedesign and started at @ncsutechnician as a cartoonist before becoming Graphics Editor. Since graduating, Lucy has been working at @lenovo and freelancing.
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Four decades ago, Kevin Howell stepped foot on NC State’s campus as a student. Today, he was installed as the university’s 15th chancellor. 🐺👏🧱#NCStateChancellor
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