School of Communication News

West named to distinguished forensics alumni

Professor Richard West has been selected by the Illinois State University Forensics Advisory Board as a disnguished alumni member.

EIV news special examines food habits

Emerson Independent Video (EIV) will broadcast a news magazine special April 1 that analyzes how Bostonians make decisions about the food they eat.

Driven senior in start-up contest

A 19-year-old senior—who began college at the young age of 15—is aiming for another success: Opening her own business and helping teenagers realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

Lee, Luyster get Whiting fellowships

The Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation has granted fellowships to two Emerson assistant professors: Rhiannon Luyster of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and De-nin Lee of Visual and Media Arts.

Payne, students visit Kazakhstan

A group of Communication Studies students accompanied Associate Professor Gregory Payne on a trip this month to Kazakhstan, where he spoke with media professionals about crisis communication situations.

Students connect with NYC alumni

More than 50 undergraduates trekked to the Big Apple on March 15 for the annual New York Connection trip, which provided opportunities for current students to meet alumni who share their career paths.

Communication in the big data age

Executives of successful start-ups discuss what today's students should know in the age of big data.

Book examines pop stars, how gender plays role

Assistant Professor of Marketing Communication Kristin Lieb's new book lifts the veils on the construction of pop stars, how the create brand identities to maximize earnings and how gender plays a role.