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Department of Journalism News

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

  • Co-Anchors Brett Connolly, MA ’11, and Anaridis Rodriguez, MA ’11

    WEBN Streams Election Night Coverage

    On Election Night 2010, Emerson student-run television news station WEBN broadcast live coverage on the web for more than two hours. 

  • Ted Gup

    The Perfect Gift

    Emerson Journalism Department Chair Ted Gup has written a book that may be the perfect gift this holiday season for people of all ages—in fact the name says it all: A Secret Gift.

  • Katie Couric

    Brittani Haywood '12 Discusses the Upcoming Election with Katie Couric

    Emerson journalism student Brittani Haywood '12 was recently part of a panel of college students who discussed their views about the upcoming election with Katie Couric on CBS News.

  • Brandon Penny

    Student Profile: Brandon Penny ’12, Broadcast Journalism

    Brandon Penny ’12 recently sat down with the Office of Communications and Marketing to discuss his internship this past summer with TeamUSA.org.

  • IMAGINE That: Tim Riley Presents John Lennon Biopic Nowhere Boy

    John Lennon would have been 70 this Saturday, October 9. It’s been 30 years since he was killed in New York City at the age of 40, but his prolific body of work still appeals to wide audiences today.

  • Brandon Penny '12, Brian Williams, Kayla Harrity'11

    WEBN Takes NYC and DC By Storm

    They’ve covered the Primetime Emmys and the Daytime Emmys, and now Emerson College Journalism students are making waves at the 31st Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in New York City.

  • Ted Gup Walks The Walk

    Emerson Journalism Department chair and well-known investigative journalist Ted Gup talks about his teaching philosophy and goals for his journalism students.

  • Ilana Berzon, Elaine McMillion, Rheanna Bellomo

    Lending Their Voices, Honing Their Skills

    In a new program established by the Office of Communications and Marketing, Emerson students are writing press releases, covering news stories, producing videos, designing publications, and creating social media campaigns.

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A Story on Storytelling

Journalism Professor Jerry Lanson talks "new age storytelling" in his new book, called Writing for Others, Writing for Ourselves: Telling Stories in an Age of Blogging. Read more »
 

Ted Gup

An Activist Profession

Emerson Journalism Department Chair and investigative journalist Ted Gup does work outside the classroom to enhance his students’ education. He gives insight on the aspirations of journalism students at Emerson.

Listen to him talk about the "activist journalist" »