Two N.C. A&T Journalism Students Selected as 2024 Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected Fellows

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 6, 2024) – Mattie Moore and Kayla Hare, two multimedia journalism students from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, have been selected as 2024 Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Fellows. They are two of only 10 students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide chosen for this fellowship.

Moore, a senior from Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Hare, an Honors College senior from Stockbridge, Georgia, will participate in a 10-week journalism internship in partnership with the National Newspaper Publishers Association. This fellowship offers HBCU students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, familiarizing themselves with the technological advancements that power the automotive industry.

Moore will intern at The Philadelphia Tribune, creating digital content and writing articles for various social media outlets under the mentorship of the Chevrolet marketing teams and industry professionals. The Philadelphia Tribune is the oldest continuously published African American newspaper in the United States.

“It is important for students to obtain internships to gain experience in their field and truly find what they’re passionate about,” said Moore.

Hare will intern with The Dallas Examiner, a weekly newspaper that covers the African American community in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Hare is eager to develop her skills across different media platforms, enhance her on-air presence and conduct thorough news interviews.

“I can’t wait to bring the skills I’ve obtained back to A&T and help my peers advance in journalism while continuing to be an important voice for the stories I cover in the community,” said Hare.

Throughout the fellowship, the pair will travel to sites including Detroit, Washington, D.C., Maryland and Pittsburgh to network with industry professionals. Each fellow receives a $10,000 scholarship and an $8,000 stipend, providing significant support for their academic and professional endeavors.

Moore is the managing editor of The A&T Register, community service director of the N.C. A&T chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), donations chair of Hygiene Haul and vice president of Ribbons of Bliss. Hare is the coordinating producer of Aggie News, a member of NABJ, The A&T Register and the N.C. A&T National Council of Negro Women.

A highlight for both fellows during the fellowship was filming a Chevrolet commercial with A&T alumnus and DTU program ambassador Terrence Jenkins ‘04, better known as Terrence J. They both described the experience as incredibly fulfilling and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

For more information about the DTU Fellowship, visit the website.