Dean of UNC journalism school to step down in August

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 321

Last Updated: 1 day, 18 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Raul Reis, dean of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, will step down from his leadership position Aug. 1. The announcement was made Friday by Magnus Egerstedt, UNC-Chapel Hill’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost.

Reis joined the Hussman School as dean four years ago, coming from the School of Communication at Emerson College.

“His emphasis as a leader has been on building a sustainable, future-facing school that prepares graduates to shape public conversation …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us