UNC journalism school sends students to Paris Olympics

Posted Jul 11, 2024
This summer, Charlie Tuggle, a professor in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, will organize a once-in-a-lifetime experience for 25 students and recent graduates. The group will provide coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics for news outlets across the world. Tuggle’s partnership with the International Olympic Committee began in 2007. (UNC.edu)

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