Sarwar Says Social Media Images of Ukraine Weaken Journalism Standards: The Conversation
There is less editorial oversight about which images reach the most eyeballs – even in professional newsrooms.
Can Theatre Performance Counter Disinformation? New Grant to Support Interdisciplinary Research
Jucan will lead a team of artists to create a multimedia performance to convey the research of the broader Data Fluencies team.
2022 Grads Pick Up Awards in Screenwriting, Documentary Film
Mary Egan and Letao Chen wowed the judges.
Pak’s Clytaemnestra Film Reviewed and Now Streaming: New York Times & New Yorker
Visual and Media Arts assistant professor Ougie Pak’s new film, Clytaemnestra, receiveed great reviews recently and is available to stream on the platform MUBI. The film follows rehearsals in Greece of Aeschylus’ Agamemnon by a Korean film ensemble.
Trustee Kevin Bright’s ’76 Documentary ‘Never Too Late’ Now Available to All
The award-winning film is now available on numerous streaming platforms.
Bent on Today’s Comedy Scene: USA Today
Senior affiliated faculty and comedian Mike Bent contributed to a piece about how comedy changes over time, and how today comedians may utilize their personal experiences more to captivate audiences and use intimate venues to enhance their shows.
Raynauld on Facebook/Meta & COVID-19 Misinformation: TechNewsWorld
Communications Studies associate professor Vincent Raynauld is a source for an article that examines Facebook/Meta’s potential decision to remove COVID-19 misinformation from Facebook and Instagram.
Sangerman ’13 Making ‘Noise’ at the Colonial
Sangerman is back just steps from where he honed his skills as an actor and singer, performing in the ensemble of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
West on Norman Lear’s Influence as He Turns 100: Washington Post
Professor of family communication Rich West, who teaches a class about Norman Lear here at Emerson, described Lear’s influence on society as Lear turned 100 years old on Wednesday, July 27.
Announcement: Institutional Advancement Leadership
After several years of dedicated leadership, John Malcolm, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, will be leaving Emerson next month to manage an urgent family health situation that will require his relocation for a period of time.