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The Nature Conservancy’s Jesse Gallun (’01) on having the United States back in the fight against global climate change

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Composite photo Fernanda Santos (COM’99) (clockwise, from top left), Jacqui Banaszynski, David Fahrenthold, Ibram X. Kendi and Jelani Cobb delivered keynote addresses at the Power of Narrative Conference. Photos by Janice Checchio (Kendi) and courtesy of the Power of Narrative Conference

COM’s 2021 Power of Narrative Conference: In-Depth Storytelling at a Safe Distance

BU’s Ibram X. Kendi and The New Yorker’s Jelani Cobb headline annual event

By Marc Chalufour

Journalism

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Reporting About, and for, the Planet

Q&A with COM editors of the Emerald Review: Julia Maruca, Olivia Amitay and Ethan Brown

By Staff

Journalism, Business & Technology

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How To Fight Vaccine Misinformation

Study by COM professors shows personal stories more effective than facts in countering anti-vaxxers

By Andrew Thurston

Journalism, Business & Technology

Jerry Crasnick smiling portrait.

From the Press Box to the Players Union

Former ESPN writer Jerry Crasnick is now advising the MLB Players Association

By Marc Chalufour

Journalism, Business & Technology, Public Relations

Mikaela Lefrak smiling portrait.

Should Washington, D.C. Become the 51st State?

Radio journalist Mikaela Lefrak explores the capital city’s long push for statehood

By Marc Chalufour

Journalism

Dystopia Debut Somewhere Between Fact and Fiction

A Q&A with COM’s Sam Sarkisian

By Emma Guillén

Journalism

Carol Cone standing next to piano decorated with painted flowers.

The Pioneer of Social Purpose

Carol Cone (’78) helps companies thrive by doing good

By Marc Chalufour

Business & Technology, Public Relations

Women's World Cup Team USA celebrating.

On the Court and In the Court

New COM course explores how journalism and the law have shaped and defined women’s sports

By Marc Chalufour

Journalism

Finding the Story in the Numbers

A COM journalism class’ reporting on homelessness grabs national attention

By Alene Bouranova (’16)

Journalism

Brain Games

Professor Kelsey Prena on how video games could improve memory and learning in people with Down syndrome

By Mara Sassoon

Business & Technology

Nancy Dubuc poses on balcony with New York City skyline in background.

No Ordinary Media Company, No Ordinary Time

Q&A with Nancy Dubuc, CEO of VICE

By Emma Guillén

Journalism

A 1996 portrait of an African National Congress supporter who was shot in the face and had his home burned the year before. Photo by Greg Marinovich

Reflections on Photographing Trauma

Greg Marinovich, Susan Barron and Angela Yang on documenting conflict and its aftermath

By Marc Chalufour

Journalism

The Future of COM

College unveils a new strategic plan to position itself as a leader across communication fields

By Marc Chalufour

Film & Television, Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations

Portraits of Arunima Krishna and Ray Kotcher.

PR’s Need for Agility

Q&A with COM’s Arunima Krishna and Ray Kotcher about the findings in the latest PRWeek Bellwether Survey.

By Burt Glass

Public Relations

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Teaching How To Navigate the Gig Economy

New COM course and programs educate students on the special skills of freelancing

By Marc Chalufour

Film & Television, Journalism, Advertising

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No Internships? No Problem

COMLab gave students a chance to learn on the job this summer, even in the middle of a pandemic.

By Marc Chalufour

Film & Television, Journalism, Advertising

A. Sherrod Blakely reporting courtside from a Boston Celtics game.

NBA Players Strike for Social Justice. What Comes Next?

Q&A with COM’s A. Sherrod Blakely about the recent NBA player strike over social justice and police accountability.

By Marc Chalufour

Film & Television, Journalism

CNN contributor Van Jones, Big Bird and CNN's Erica Hill.

Sesame Street and CNN Tackle Racism

CNN anchor Erica Hill (’98) talks about teaming up with Big Bird for a difficult national conversation

By Emma Guillén

Film & Television, Journalism

Tiger walking on arid land.

The Animal Advocate

From the Tiger King’s victims to trophy hunters’ targets, Rodi Rosensweig and the Humane Society of the United States speak up for abused animals.

By Marc Chalufour

Film & Television, Journalism, Advertising

Student stands in a crowd of other graduates with the letters BU affixed to their mortarboard.

Starting a Career in the COVID-19 Era

Cheyenne Darcy Amaya (’20) landed enviable internships and earned a prized master’s degree, but is now negotiating a listless job market

By Emma Guillén

Film & Television, Journalism

Edward Downes

3 Reasons to Choose Nonprofit PR

Edward Downes, an associate professor of public relations, discusses the rewards and benefits of a career devoted to nonprofit causes

By Mara Sassoon

Public Relations

Stack of Daily Free Press newspapers.

The FreeP Turns 50

Past editors reflect on their experiences at BU’s independent student newspaper, the Daily Free Press, which celebrated its 50th birthday in May

By Marc Chalufour

Journalism

Sopan Deb laughing.FROM Bostonia

Humor and Honesty Help Fix a Fractured Relationship

The New York Times culture writer Sopan Deb’s (’10) new memoir, Missed Translations, chips away at the anger and silence that affected his relationship with his immigrant parents

By Amy Laskowski (’15)

Journalism

COM students meet on Zoom in Brady Bunch-style grid. FROM BU Today

The Show Must Go On—Even From Home

WTBU and BUTV10 staff are producing news, sitcoms, a soap opera and more—all from home

By Alexander Puri (’21)

Film & Television, Journalism

Anthony Mason seated as his son, Nick Mason, operates the camera in their home studio.FROM BU Today

Live From New York

For Nick Mason (’22), shelter-at-home meant helping his father, CBS This Morning cohost Anthony Mason, broadcast from the family’s dining room

By Joel Brown

Journalism, Film & Television

Couple slow-dancing on lit dance floor as young man watches.FROM BU Today

The 40th Annual Redstones Awards Go Online

Adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, COM’s annual film festival changed its format and introduced an audience award

Video Included

By Amy Laskowski (’15)

Film & Television

Steve Kornacki

Steve Kornacki: MSNBC’s Master of the Big Board

Cable news’ 2016 breakout star brings data, history and energy to his 2020 presidential campaign coverage

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By Amy Laskowski (’15)

Film & Television, Journalism

Kristin Fisher

Kristin Fisher: On the Trump Beat

The Fox News correspondent on covering President Trump, her secret trip to Afghanistan and growing up with astronaut parents

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By Mara Sassoon

Film & Television, Journalism

Felipe Torres Medina

Laugh Therapy

Comedy writer Felipe Torres Medina (’15) discusses Stephen Colbert, political satire and the emotional value of good humor

Videos Included

By Emma Guillén

Film & Television

Movie title: From Sophia, With LoveFROM BU Today

An Intercontinental Film Collaboration

How two students created a film despite being separated by an ocean

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By Jason Kimball

Film & Television

New Challenges for Communication Leadership

In a challenged world, personal and business are now inextricably linked. Expectations are changing rapidly for business internally and externally, and chief communication officers are leading the way.

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Public Relations, Business & Technology

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