School of Communication News

Students to speak at Commencement

Emerson has named a Writing for Film and Television major and a Journalism student with experience reporting in Pakistan as the student speakers for the College’s 132nd undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies.

Emerson debate team finishes successful year

Emerson Forensics, the College’s nationally competitive speech and debate team, recently finished a successful 2011–2012 competition season with numerous accolades.

Emersonians celebrate public diplomacy project

Students, faculty, and alumni of Emerson College met with their counterparts in the beachside community of Rosarito, Mexico, recently, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of an ongoing public diplomacy project in the wake of the Mexican drug cartel crisis.

Quidditch, music, and mobile win at E3 Expo

An athletic apparel company for Quidditch players, a high-tech DJ service, and a mobile technology business took top prizes at Emerson’s Seventh Annual E3 Expo held April 21.

Journalism alumni speak about careers

A panel of six accomplished Emerson alumni journalists spoke to students and faculty about adapting to the changing journalism industry recently in the Bill Bordy Theater.

Health journalism has far-reaching effects

Health reporting can be a crucible for social, economic, and political issues, said Stephen Smith, a writer for the Boston Globe, at a panel that was part of Communication Week.

Ben & Jerry's publicist talks social responsbility

Sean Greenwood, North American head of PR for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, paid a visit to campus April 3, as part of Communication Week.

Scholar discusses communicating skier sun safety

Renowned communication scholar Peter Andersen spoke about his research for the Go Sun Smart Campaign: 15 Years of Fighting Skin Cancer on Ski Slopes at Emerson’s Bill Bordy Theater Monday night.