Launched in 2021, student journalists in the program produce stories with the help of faculty in the James L. Knight School of Communication. Stories are then shared with local media for publication.
More than 100 students have already contributed to QNS and their work has appeared in WFAE 90.7 FM, WCNC-Charlotte, The Charlotte Observer, QCity Metro, Qnotes, La Noticia, The Charlotte Ledger, Carolina Public Press and other news outlets. The Knight School of Communication is a founding partner in the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative and students have the opportunity to work on collaborative series and projects.
Student Reporters
Serena Billett is from Rochester, New York and is a senior majoring in Multimedia Storytelling in the Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte. Serena is also a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy.
Allison Chipps is from Omaha, Nebraska, and is a Political Science major at Queens University of Charlotte. Allison is also a member of the Beta Iota chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, where she serves as Vice President of Membership Experience and Event Management.
Jocelyn Hunter is from Troutman, N.C. and is a senior in the Multimedia Storytelling program. She is also a member of the Campus Union Board at Queens University and has worked professionally as a social media content producer with Charlotte-area racetracks.
Natalie Dempsey is from Frederick, Maryland and is a Sports Communication major in the James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte. Natalie is also a student athlete and a member of the university’s track team. Professionally, she has experience across multiple aspects of media production and sports communication, including editing video clips for weddings, working with sports teams and organizations and completing hands on media coursework.
Penelope Goldstein is from Huntersville, N.C. and is a Communications Major in the James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte. Penelope is also a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Honors Student Advisory Board and the Campus Union Board.
Jaylen Jones is from Houston, Texas and is a double major in Creative Writing and Professional Writing and Rhetoric in the James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte. Jaylen is also president of Skate Skate Club and is a part of NCICU’s iBELONG men’s mentoring program. He has been published in WFAE and Signet, Queen University’s literary journal.
Local stories. Student voices. Real impact.
Students on the Editorial Team are enrolled in the Practicum: Queens Student Media course. The course provides a hands-on practicum in content conception, production, editing, promotion and management.
Stay tuned for stories from these students and others enrolled in the James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte. Learn more about the program here.
Queens University News Service stories are prepared by students in the James L. Knight School of Communication with supervision and editing from faculty and staff. The James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte provides the news service in support of local community news.
