portrait of COM Dean Thomas FiedlerFROM BU TODAY

Thomas Fiedler to Leave COM Deanship Next Year

Wants his last year at the helm to be like Big Papi’s–full of home runs

By Amy Laskowski (’15)

Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Film & Television, Business & Technology

WTBU Then and Now

Alums share memories of BU’s student radio station, from meeting Ice Cube to reporting on the Gulf War

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By Emma Guillén and Julie Butters

Journalism

FROM PULITZERCENTER.ORG

COM Student Wins Pulitzer Center Fellowship

Flaviana Sandoval (’19), a master’s candidate, will spend her summer reporting on Venezuela’s crumbling healthcare system

By Kayla Sharpe

Journalism

FROM BU Today

Graduating, with a Big Assist from Dad

BU custodian uses University benefit to give his son a COM education

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By Bill Politis (’13) and Amy Laskowski (’15)

Film & Television

Achieving Victories for Humanity

Convocation speakers urge new graduates to improve society

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By Emma Guillén

Journalism, Advertising, Business & Technology, Film & Television, Public Relations

Vibha Bakshi delivers her convocation address. FROM BU TODAY

Filmmaker Vibha Bakshi Awarded Honorary Degree

Bakshi (’93,’96, Hon.’18) shines a light on gender violence–and also offers hope

By Megan Woolhouse

Journalism, Film & Television

From BU Today

COM Wins Big at Regional Emmys

Among the COM winners at the 2018 Boston/New England Emmy awards were (l to r) Michael Alcaraz (’18), Marissa Dianas (’19), Jane Rose (’18), Jessica Citronberg (’18, CAS’18) and Nick Neville (’18). Photo by Eric Antoniou. Read more on BU Today.

Film & Television
FROM MEDIUM

Denise Graveline Helped Women to Speak Publicly

Public speaking coach and alum (’81) inspired women around the world, helping them communicate with confidence

By Havi Hoffman

Journalism, Advertising, Business & Technology, Public Relations

MOST READ

Being a Woman—and a Boss—in Hollywood

Industry alums talk gender discrimination, taking creative risks and work-life balance

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By Emma Guillén and Julie Butters

Film & Television

Photographing President Obama

Former White House photographer Pete Souza (’76) receives COM award, describes capturing Obama’s presidency

By Emma Guillén

Journalism

How Bonnie Arnold Became a Hollywood Powerhouse

The alum (’78) and Oscar-nominated producer reflects on a career that’s included Dances with Wolves, Toy Story, How to Train Your Dragon and other hits

By Julie Butters

Film & Television

“Being a strong, consistent, creative writer is at the core of everything that is PR. To be able to communicate your ideas to clients or bosses or peers will always serve you well.”

—Anthony Harrison, director of corporate media relations at Facebook, speaking at PRLab’s 40th anniversary panel, PR Through the Ages.

PRLab is COM’s student-run public relations agency.

FROM INSTAGRAM

Capital Winner

James G. Heuser’s work for the NHL’s Washington Capitals usually happens behind the scenes. But when the team lifted the Stanley Cup, Heuser (’08,’10), the Capitals’ director of digital media, was given his moment on the ice.

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Public Relations

FROM Innovate@BU

Hulu’s Social Stories

How Amanda Domuracki (’15,’16) used her COM thesis project to land a social media job at the streaming company

By Ahlea Isabella

Public Relations, Film & Television, Business & Technology

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