Students intern at local television and radio stations, public relations and advertising firms, non-profit organizations, hospitals, governmental organizations, offices within the college, and local industries. Many have done summer internships in their hometowns. Activities and Organizations Students participate in activities and organizations that heighten and diversify their education. They can join Lamba Pi Eta, the National Communication Honor Society. Students may also become members of Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists.
Broadcast journalism is an avenue for student interest.
They can participate in production of Eye on LC , the College's television newsmagazine. Students may also participate in speech contests. Scholarships and Honors Eligible students can receive the Carter Glass Jr. Scholarship. The fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Glass in honor of Carter Glass Jr., father or Mr. Thomas R. Glass. Income from the fund is used to award scholarships to students who have a demonstrated financial need with primary preference to journalism majors and secondly to those studying speech communication.