Moody College of Communication - UT Austin

Beginning this fall, we are expanding our research and teaching by adding four new tenure-track faculty and a full-time professional-track professor. These new faculty appointments will allow us to grow our research portfolio and further develop new curriculum for our students.

Read more: https://moody.utexas.edu/news/new-faculty-appointments-2026

The wait is over! 🤘 The Fall 2027 freshman admission application is officially OPEN with an Early Action Deadline of Oct. 15 and a Regular Deadline of Dec. 1.

If you know a rising high school senior who's ready to change the world, now is the time to encourage them to take that first step! Share this post with someone who's ready to share their story. We can't wait to meet them!

Congratulations to Interim Dean of the Moody College of Communication Anita Vangelisti on receiving the International Association for Relationship Research’s Distinguished Career Award at the 2026 IARR Conference in Glasgow, Scotland earlier this month!

The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to research and theory in relationship science. Interim Dean Vangelisti's work has enriched the understanding of personal relationships and left a lasting impact on the field.

Design Thinking and Strategy Lead UT Senior to an IBM Internship A double major gave Emmy Chen the technical foundation and a unique mindset to thrive in a competitive summer internship at IBM's Blue Studio.

Senior public relations major Alexis Maxine Fuetsch is managing a 4.0 GPA, photography business and volunteer work while preparing to represent Texas on the Miss USA stage next month. With more than a decade of service to Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA (CRIT), she plans to stay involved as she completes her degree and works toward a future in law.

“Being the first UT Austin student to earn the title of Miss Texas USA makes representing Texas, UT Austin and Moody College on the Miss USA stage incredibly special."

Read more: https://moody.utexas.edu/news/moody-student-miss-texas

The numbers are in! Moody College has been ranked No. 1 public university for film schools in the U.S. and No. 6 nationwide for 2026. Hook 'em🤘

We are excited to announce that The Hollywood Reporter has ranked Moody College as the No. 1 public university for film schools in the U.S. and the No. 6 nationwide for 2026!

Building on over a century of pioneers and innovators, our curriculum is crafted for the future of media. The program equips students with the confidence and readiness to thrive in any direction they pursue. Our distinguished alumni continue to shape the entertainment industry and make a lasting difference across the globe.

This ranking marks a major milestone for the Moody College! This is our best ranking yet!🤘

Learn more: https://moody.utexas.edu/news/rtf-named-no-1-public-film-school

Kristen Christy, alumna and co-creator of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, is turning loss into advocacy. Drawing on her lived experiences, she is using her strong communication skills to not only share her story, but to help reshape the narrative for others.

"A career is what you're paid for, a calling is what you're made for, and I get to combine the two."

Read more: https://moody.utexas.edu/news/kristen-christy-lifeline

Congratulations to all of our talented Radio Television Film - UT Austin alumni!

Emmy Nominations 2026: List Of Nominees See the complete list of 2026 Emmy nominations, with every nominee across drama, comedy, limited series, acting and more.

As flooding continues in the Texas hill country today, Communication Studies-UT Austin professor and disaster communication expert Keri Stephens urges community members to remain vigilant by turning on emergency alerts.

Stephens notes that people often underestimate the dangers of flash flooding and sometimes end up putting themselves at risk by trying to cross flooded roadways, only to be swept away in high water.

"We might think we're in control of water, but we are not. Water is going to do what water is going to do."

Listen to KVUE's full story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qf0KuKd_G0