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Marisa Ingemi (COM’17), a COM alum and Reporter at The San Francisco Chronicle, has been chosen as President of Women Sports Media Group. 🏈🏀🏐

#COMgrats Marisa!

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December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Exploring ways to fund your internship? The “COM Fellows Fund” offers funding for students who will be engaging in an internship. It is made to support students by covering expenses like travel and living, once an internship has been accepted.

Apply here: spr.ly/63325CK6Wv
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wishing all of our #COMTerriers a happy last day of classes! ⛄⛸️❄️

Best of luck for finals week and we look forward to seeing you next year.

#BostonU #COMmunity #WinterVibes
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Boston University College of Communication’s application to the annual NYC Tours for advertising and public relations during Spring Break 2026 is still open! 🗽🍎🚕🪩

Submit your application by Friday, December 19:
spr.ly/633217CJWD
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Boston University College of Communication is holding a “Behind the Scenes of COM Graduate Student Life” event on December 8th at 10:00 am. Prospective students will have the chance to learn about student life through current graduate students!

Register now: spr.ly/633227f1wC
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Boston University College of Communication has launched its new online Master’s Degree in Strategic Integrated Communication! This one-year degree program aims to provide a dynamic option for working professionals.

More on the program: spr.ly/6332774nNR

#BostonU #COMmunity
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
❄️ It’s that time of year again! No, not just the holidays...it’s our COM Graduate Student Awards! Join us on Friday, December 5, in PHO 906 at 2:00 pm, as we honor our recipients and share in the celebration with our #COMmunity!
December 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
‼️ BREAKING: Scientists confirm that listening to The COMversation may cause uncontrollable curiosity* 😳🎉
(*Study conducted by me. On me. Yesterday.)
Only a few more days to make sure The COMversation lands on your Wrapped! 🎧 spr.ly/633257ohOW
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Dr. Traci Hong was part of a panel on health communications and misinformation organized by BU School of Public Health. The panel engaged in a discussion on social media and ways in which timely health information can be provided to people.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A new Media & Tech survey from Boston University’s College of Communication, in partnership with IPSOS, found that Americans are losing hope that companies will work towards improving climate change.

More here: spr.ly/633297iZQV

#BostonU #ClimateChange
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
COM’s Advertising student, Helena Wang (COM’26), won the Jury Selection Prize for her poster design for Franklin Park! 🦒 🐘 🐢

#COMgrats Helena!

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#COMmunity #ProudToBU
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
COM Alum and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:eclio37ymobqex2ncko63h4r" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@nytimes.com Breaking News Reporter Ephrat Livni (COM’93) shares her experiences on covering international stories. She shares her view on cross-cultural awareness, social issues, and ethics. 🌍

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#BostonU #Journalism
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In an article in The Nation, COM’s Michelle Amazeen points out a “perception gap” regarding the belief that there is a lack of support for climate change. Her new book, “Content Confusion,” discusses how the media has contributed to misperception.

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November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
COM’s Angel Wiley (COM’29) had the opportunity to sit down with Boston University's President Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam to reflect on his story of personal growth, leadership, and well-being, as part of a new video series called "Leaders Among Us."

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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In a GBH article, Kathryn Coduto, assistant professor of media science and mass communication, shares her take on the negative effects that recurring phone use can have on relationships. 📱

More here: spr.ly/633277PjcB
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
COM’s David Abel and Mark Chesak will premiere their film, “The Petal Pusher,” at 9:30 pm on Wednesday, November 12, at the IFC Center, Theater 1. It features “The Petal Pusher,” a family-owned flower shop from the 1970s, before a renovation led to its end. More here: spr.ly/633237MhmS
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AdClub held its annual 64th Hatch Awards ceremony on Thursday, October 23rd where COM won all the awards in the student categories! COM’s Ahalya Bahuguna (COM’25) secured the Next Gen Award for her notable creative talent in advertising.

More here: spr.ly/633207zbtp
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
COM’s new Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact (MISI) is launching its first-ever Communicating Climate Summit. Join us on Friday, November 7th, to engage in real and grounded conversations, a circus workshop, and hear from panelists!

More here: spr.ly/633247K9vO
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A new report co-authored by COM's Eric Gordon, director of the Center for Media Innovation and Social Impact, “Making AI Work for the Public," delves into how public institutions can leverage AI for the larger community.

More here: spr.ly/633227ESOG
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Don’t miss AdLab’s 50th party from 6:00-9:00 pm this Wednesday, October 29, 2025 to celebrate the legacy and engage with students and alums! 🍎🚕🗽

Register here: spr.ly/6332078PPo

#BostonU
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Join us for “Broads, Sisters, Exes: Feminist Millennial Television” with Vincent L. Stephens on Wednesday, Oct 29, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at 640 Commonwealth Ave, Room 209! Co-sponsored by COM, the book talk delves into TV from a feminist view.

More here: spr.ly/63329AhZQU
October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
COM’s Journalism students are addressing the gap in local news by partnering with Boston Neighborhood Network! COM’s Tina McDuffie, who is leading the program, shares, “The best reporters are the ones who connect with people and engage.”

More here: spr.ly/63325AhnfR

#BostonU #Journalism
October 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A Media & Tech survey conducted by BU’s Communication Research Center discovered that the majority of Americans disagree with government censorship of hosts or media outlets.

More here: spr.ly/63324Ahn9k
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join The New England First Amendment Coalition in welcoming the newest fellows of the 2025 Gloria L. Negri First Amendment Institute from Oct 24-26 at Boston University’s College of Communication!

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#BostonU #COMmunity #COMgrats
October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lights, Camera, Media Summit! Don’t miss the Student Media Summit on October 24th at 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at Northeastern University, Fenway Center on 77 St. Stephen St., Boston, MA 02215! Connect with alumni and join the Pitch Fest with a $1,000 prize.

More here: spr.ly/63321AAicD
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM