Communication Studies

Department of Communication Studies News

The latest faculty, staff, and student news for the Department of Communication Studies. For College news and upcoming events, visit the News & Events section.

133rd Commencement about 'Emerson Strong'

The 133rd Emerson College Commencement took on both celebratory and reflective tones on Mother’s Day, May 12, with keynote speakers Max Mutchnick ’87 and Debbie Allen.
Communication Studies awards given

Several graduating students in the Department of Communication Studies were awarded May 3.
Pelton signs agreement with Blanquerna University

President Lee Pelton signed a memorandum of understanding with Blanquerna University's school of communication, of Barcelona, Spain, on April 19.
Twomey diplomacy winners announced

Three students recently won the second annual David P. Twomey III Award in Public Diplomacy.
Emersonians to run Boston Marathon

Among the 27,000 participants of the 117th Boston Marathon will be a handful of Emersonians running to help others, overcome personal obstacles or just show themselves what they're made of.
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.
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.
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.