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.

Kimball weighs in on politics on NPR, interim senate pick on NECN

Communication Studies Scholar-in-Residence and Republican strategist Spencer Kimball spoke to NPR about how changing demographics in the U.S. will affect future elections.
Engagement Game Lab featured on Salem Patch

Emerson’s Engagement Game Lab, headed up by VMA Assistant Professor Eric Gordon, launches "What's the Point?" on January 28.
Srinivas featured in the Arlington Advocate for research fellowship

Associate Professor of Communication Studies Tulasi Srinivas talks to the Arlington Advocate about her research fellowship to study how Hindu priests adapt to globalization.
Alumna heads to Morocco with Peace Corps

Well-traveled alumna Jennan Al-Hamdouni '09 will spend two years in Morocco with the Peace Corps.
Pelton and colleagues pledge debate and dialogue on gun violence

An Inside Higher Ed story shares Emerson President Lee Pelton's and colleagues' support of President Obama's initiative to curb gun violence.
Student polling club looks at Sen. Kerry's seat

A student polling club says Governor Deval Patrick has a strong chance to win U.S. Senator John Kerry's seat in a special election. The group surveyed 10,000 homes in Massachusetts.
WERS 88.9 tops the list of best college radio stations

The Huffington Post reports the Princeton Review's list of best college radio stations.
Srinivas to study globalization on religion

Tulasi Srinivas, associate professor of communication studies, has been chosen for a fellowship to study the forces of globalization on religion.