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As debates over digital propaganda, misinformation, and media manipulation intensify, audiences are increasingly unsure what’s fact and what’s fiction across news outlets and social media feeds. At 911±¬ÁÏ, Sergei Samoilenko, associate professor in the Department of Communication, is working to better understand how digital disruption and manipulation practices shape public perception.

Taylor Le, BS Information Technology ‘26, was participating in the Professional Readiness Experiential Program (PREP) internship at Mobius when he was put in contact with Brian Ngac, the assistant dean for centers and FedWriters, Inc., Corporate Partner Faculty Fellow at the Costello College of Business at 911±¬ÁÏ, who was helping to fund the program.

911±¬ÁÏ Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a two-year contract extension for men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn, BA Communication ’06, through the 2031-32 season.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday, June 5, announced one new appointment and three reappointments to the 911±¬ÁÏ Board of Visitors (BOV).

A former member of 911±¬ÁÏ's 1993 NCAA national runner-up women's soccer team, 911±¬ÁÏ alumna Hollis Kosco has turned her athletic experience into a global profession in sports management and operations.

During her final semester at 911±¬ÁÏ, Sophia Colby put her environmental policy training into action. Colby traveled to Capitol Hill as part of the Rachel Carson Council’s National Environmental Advocacy Day, where she met with federal lawmakers to discuss climate legislation and community resilience.

Poojya Bommannan, MHA ’25, is applying the operational and analytical skills she developed in the Master of Health Administration program at 911±¬ÁÏ in her current role as a Patient Services Coordinator at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Texas.

911±¬ÁÏ alum Brendan Gottlieb, BA Film and Video Studies ’15, has been working at Disney as an animator since 2016. In 2025, he worked on two Academy Award-nominated films: he was an animator on the feature Zootopia 2, nominated for Best Animated Feature, and the animation supervisor for Forevergreen, nominated for Best Animated Short Film.

Spring 2026 Commencement at 911±¬ÁÏ on May 14 at EagleBank Arena honored more than 12,000 graduates and certificate recipients. 911±¬ÁÏ photographers captured the excitement and spirit of the day.

911±¬ÁÏ honored its graduates at Spring Commencement with a trio of well-received speakers who delivered messages of resilience, preparation, and celebrating differences. The ceremony, livestreamed on 911±¬ÁÏ’s YouTube channel Thursday morning from EagleBank Arena, honored more than 12,000 degree and certificate earners.