As Language Changes, Copy Editing Centers Inclusion
A word or phrase that was commonplace for centuries may now be understood as insensitive, but many writers aren’t always tuned in to what’s appropriate.
Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month at Emerson: Todos Somos, Somos Uno
“Identity and heritage, nature and spirituality, social justice and political activism are all common themes within the works of our most esteemed Latine and Hispanic artists and creatives.”
VMA’s Epstein Helps Pakistani Women Tell Their Stories
Jesse Epstein was excited about working with the students in Pakistan after months of meeting virtually.
Ferrara on French Ban of Abayas & Its Message: The Conversation
Faculty Carol Ferrara writes for the academic news site The Conversation about the recent French ban of abayas in public schools, and head scarves prior, and what that says about French culture and identity.
Faculty Novelist Douaihy Wins Arts Award
Douaihy is the author of three poetry collections and the Queer true crime novel Scorched Grace
New Grad Program Designed to Broaden Communication Leadership Skills
Faculty found that young communication professionals needed management skills, but also a working knowledge of how different job functions within an organization dovetail with each other.
Lee on WGA Strike & Tentative Agreement: Boston 25, WCVB
Faculty Ed Lee spoke to Boston 25 about the tentative “exceptional” agreement by Writers Guild of America members and industry studios.
Grossman Wins Funding to Study Conversation ‘Success’ in Autistic, non-Autistic Teens
The $2.5 million NIH grant looks to gather information that can be used to improve communication efficacy for autistic and non-autistic teens.
Newman on AI, Data Collection: Jacobin
Newman and his co-authors argue that the Federal Trade Commission, which recently proposed rules on “commercial surveillance,” has an opportunity to shift the thinking on AI and data
National Communication Association Honors West for Distinguished Service
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to the person judged to have made the greatest contribution to the NCA and the profession in the areas of research, teaching, and service.