The job market for communication professionals remains highly competitive, said everyone ever. But as the industry continues its shift toward digital platforms, the demand for adept digital storytellers is on the rise. Beyond technical expertise, employers are also seeking candidates with strong collaboration, writing and public speaking skills. For many students, career prospects are an all-consuming concern. David Ryfe, director of the School of Journalism and Media, tells Moody Magazine he remains confident in the abilities of Moody students, believing they have a competitive edge. We spoke with Ryfe to gain insights on his industry outlook and to gather his advice on how to stand out.

When visiting UT’s Moody College of Communication webpage, readers are greeted by the statement: “People are the Heart of Moody.” Below this statement are three claims: exceptional faculty, talented students and incredible alumni. While each is valuable on its own, it is the rare intersection of the three that provides a unique perspective on Moody and the education it offers.

Moody College has implemented changes in Moody Advising for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students can now choose their advisors during drop-ins or be assigned to any available advisors, enhancing flexibility and accessibility. The new system, proposed by Theresa Thomas, director of Moody advising, has reduced the pre-scheduling window from 28 months to only two weeks in advance, reducing no-shows and student anxiety.

If you’ve ever visited Breakaway Records, you’re likely aware that they have an incredible collection of records and music.

For many students, walking by the Union or the DMC is an everyday occurrence. However, Lisa Dobias, an associate professor of advertising and the founding director of Texas Media and Analytics, remembers a time when they looked a bit different.

Institutional knowledge refers to a collective understanding that accumulates over time within an organization. This foundation is needed to continue a stable organization on campus. UT Alumni Annie Lyons, founder of music publication Afterglow, and UT Alumni Dana Tran, founder of fashion publication Hook’d Magazine, worked tirelessly to create student media outlets that outlive their university experience. Looking back, they reflect on their ambition to create safe spaces for all creatives to express themselves and gain experience in a field they love.

The upcoming 89th Texas legislative session is slated to start on January 14th, 2025. Each regular session takes 140 days, which means the session will end on June 2nd, 2025. Some key priorities are already on the table, some of which are directly related to higher education and what occurs on college campuses. Texas Lt. Governor President of the Texas Senate, Dan Patrick, oversees the Texas Senate and has a large amount of power over the bills passed into law. He released a to-do list of over 57 items for each of the 13 committees within the Senate before the start of the session. This to-do list, named "2024 Interim Legislative Charges," was created from the hundreds of ideas submitted by Texas' 31 Senators. These tasks range from increasing border security, strengthening the power grid, examining "charitable bail organizations," continuing to cut property taxes, tackling the house affordability crisis, maintaining election security and much more. One topic that the conservative side of the Senate will focus on heavily is higher education.

The Communication Council boasts some notable alumni, but the history of its origins begs a bigger question about the legacy of organizations at the University of Texas.

With over 26 undergraduate programs ranked in the top 10 nationally, a 73% graduation rate and a seventh place ranking among public universities nationally, the Longhorn legacy grows more prestigious each year.

At the University of Texas, football transcends a matchup of two teams playing for possession. Instead, the sport embodies a united culture, that through the years of traditions and celebrations, have shaped the essence of being a Texas Longhorn.