‘The Embrace’ is Much More Than Public Art, Says Faculty, Alum
“To have such a prominent work and honor people of color on the Common, it’s not a gesture. It’s powerful.”
Video: Reflections on the Dream, January 2023
In honor of Dr. King’s memory, we invited students and faculty of the School of Communication to reflect on his iconic address, “I Have a Dream.”
House on How U.S. Black Leaders Can Open Trade Doors With Africa: Daily Beast
Will state leaders organize trade delegations like Minnesota, which sponsored one to Ghana and Cameroon last year?
Forensics Team Scores Big Wins in Off-Broadway Swing Tournament
Emerson Forensic’s Team of three won 20 of 21 rounds, earned the highest team point total, and placed first, second, and fourth individually in International Public Debate at Hofstra University’s Off-Broadway Swing Forensics Tournament in December. The event drew about 120 competitors from 15 colleges in nine states.
Raheem Examines Economics & Role of Culture in Environmental Decisions: Radio Boston
Associate professor, interim Chair of the Marketing Communication Department, and environmental economist Nejem Raheem was a guest on Radio Boston’s Brilliant Boston program, which highlights popular classes from area higher education institutions.
Meet Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt, Emerson’s Next President
He’s an internationally recognized leader and scholar of communication and marketing related to public health and health care, but who is he beyond his CV?
WCVB Highlights Donna Hennessey ’65, the First Woman to Direct Boston TV News
As WCVB celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2022, the station featured its longest-tenured employee, and first woman to direct a Boston newscast, alum Donna Hennessey ’65.
Hawkins on the History of Insurrections for Enslaved Americans: The Conversation
Assistant Professor Deion Hawkins writes that insurrections need to be examined in the context of rebellions by enslaved Black Americans.
Payne on Political Rhetoric: Daily Hampshire Gazette
Chair of the Communication Studies department and associate professor Greg Payne shared his expertise for a piece discussing political rhetoric and varied strategies.
A ‘Teaching-Hospital’ Approach to Community Journalism
Associate Professor Gina Gayle studies how university journalism programs and local newsrooms can partner to bolster news gathering and strengthen democracy.