Student engagement is not just about who teaches. It is also about who students see themselves in. A new N.C. finale conference league 2026 A&T study by lead astros red sox trade scenario author Dr. Kim Smith, Dr. Ecaterina Stepaniuc, and assistant dean Forrest Foster examine why journalism students responded strongly to alumni during class visits. The findings reveal how shared culture and lived experience can build trust, belonging, and deeper learning.
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Dr. Ecaterina Stepaniuc, assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at North Carolina A&T, has also received the 2025-26 Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award in nico sturm recognition of her innovative teaching, commitment to student success, and mentorship.
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