AAPI Heritage Month: In Essay, Mako Yoshikawa Reckons with Memory, Racism
Mako Yoshikawa shared an essay, published by Longreads in Summer 2019, about the impact of anti-Asian racism on her parents’ lives and her own.
SOC Recognizes 42 Students for Leadership, Excellence
As the spring semester came to a close, the School of Communication paused to recognize 42 outstanding individuals who were nominated by the faculty for the annual SOC Student Awards.
Simon-Roberts on Radio Host Matt Siegel Controversy: Boston 25
Communications Studies Scholar-in-Residence Sharifa Simon-Roberts weighed in about morning show radio host Matt Siegel’s comments this week regarding singer Demi Lovato’s announcement identifying as non-binary to to Boston 25.
Connection, Community Inspire Annual Social Justice + Media Symposium
The SJM Symposium honors the work and spirit of Moses Shumow, MA ’01 a scholar, educator, and activist who worked at the intersection of media, narrative, and social justice.
Dissertation Dive: Do People Trust Photojournalism or User Generated Content More?
The digital world has allowed anyone to document events at anyplace and anytime.
Announcement Regarding Dr. Sylvia Spears
I bear the bittersweet news that Dr. Spears will be resigning from her position as Vice President for Equity & Social Justice to accept a leadership position of Vice President for Administration & Innovation and Distinguished Professor of Educational Equity and Social Justice at College Unbound in Providence, Rhode Island, effective August 1.
![Emerson Journalism alumna Natalie Benoit '20 on a headset and working in front of computer monitors, learning the ropes of TV news producing at NH's WMUR TV this spring as a fellow under broadcasting company, Hearst TV. [Courtesy Photo]](https://today.emerson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FEATURE-Natalie-Benoit-700x476.jpg)
Natalie Benoit ‘20 Soars Into Producer Role after Hearst TV Fellowship
A Hearst TV Producing Fellowship alum, today Benoit tells the stories of Granite Staters as a producer for the state’s only network-affiliated news station, WMUR TV.
COVID-19 Update: Vaccine Requirements for Fall 2021
I am writing today to share updates regarding the requirement for all students to be vaccinated prior to arrival to campus for the Fall 2021 term.
Video: A Tribute to Lee Pelton
Trustee and filmmaker Kevin Bright ’76 directed a video tribute to President Pelton and his time at the helm.
Sad News to Share: Austin Lopes ’23
Austin lost his battle with cancer late last week, surrounded by members of his family.