As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the well-being and livelihood of millions around the world, clear and effective health communication is more crucial than ever. Meanwhile, social anxiety and confusion seems to be growing amid inconsistent and contradicting messages from government officials and the media, says Deion Hawkins, a health communication scholar and assistant professor of Communication Studies.
What determines a film’s success? A well-crafted script? Oscar-worthy acting? Outstanding direction? According to a new book by Communication Studies senior lecturer Owen Eagan, more than anything it’s how much people are talking about it.
2020 Teaching Awards Part 2 The Alan L. Stanzler Award for Excellence in Teaching is awarded to an affiliated faculty member who consistently receives high Teacher/Course Evaluation ratings. Winners of … Continue Reading Kenneth Grout receives Alan L. Stanzler Award for Excellence in Teaching
This article is the first in a series, drawing expert insights from the Emerson community as humankind navigates the evolving challenges of the COVID-19 crisis:
A new Emerson College/Nexstar National Poll finds that while 70 percent of respondents are very worried or somewhat worried that they or an immediate family member may be infected with the novel coronavirus, a larger percentage of respondents reported being very concerned about their personal finances than their personal health.
Communications Studies Assistant Professor Vincent Raynauld spoke to Tech News World regarding a recent UC Berkeley study that says Youtube is reducing conspiracy theories on its platform.
Communication Studies Senior Lecturer Owen Eagan contributed to a piece regarding the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal as it it is hitting TV and movies, in a segment that aired on WGBH’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Political Communication major Christopher Henderson-West ’20 recently was selected as a full-time staff intern with Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA13) through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Emerging Leaders program, one of the most elite internships on Capitol Hill.
Faculty member David Gerzof Richard recently spoke to Boston 25 about the language of emojis, which is essentially another language for millennials and young people, but not for everyone.
With the Academy Awards just days away, Emerson’s Oscar Talk explored the influences behind film’s most coveted prizes, and honored the work of a filmmaking icon.