{"id":40519,"date":"2024-11-20T15:10:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T20:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/?post_type=bu-article&#038;p=40519"},"modified":"2024-11-20T16:10:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T21:10:56","slug":"eight-to-receive-first-ever-com-graduate-student-awards","status":"publish","type":"bu-article","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/articles\/eight-to-receive-first-ever-com-graduate-student-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight to Receive First-ever COM Graduate Student Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"wp-block-editorial-leadin bu-blocks-block-editorial-leadin is-style-default has-media has-media-focus-center-middle\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container-lockup\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-leadin-media\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/com\/files\/2024\/11\/Grad-Awardees-2024.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/files\/2024\/11\/Grad-Awardees-2024.png 1920w, 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sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-editorial-leadin-caption wp-prepress-component-caption\">Graduate Awardees (clockwise from top left): Shivangi Sethi, Patrick Mohan Zhang, Abigail Bonner, <em>Arya Zade,<\/em> Chi Vu, <em>Alexis Shore Ingber<\/em>, <em>Rohan Sugapong<\/em>, Chuhe Zeng<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container-words-outer\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container-words-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEight to Receive First-ever COM Graduate Student Awards\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-metabar\">\n\t\t\t<div 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class=\"icon-action\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div style=\"display:none;\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-share-tools\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-share-tools-inner js-prepress-component-share-tools\">\n\t\t<h4>Share<\/h4>\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-prepress-component-share-tools-article-title\">Eight to Receive First-ever COM Graduate Student Awards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-share-tools-article-link\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/articles\/eight-to-receive-first-ever-com-graduate-student-awards\/\" readonly>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<label>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Copy URL:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-prepress-component-share-tools\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Copy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/label>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<p>Eight graduate students from Boston University\u2019s College of Communication will be celebrated next month in a ceremony as recipients of the first-ever COM Graduate Student Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements, dedication, and contributions by the college\u2019s graduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese awards celebrate excellence across academics, leadership, community engagement, and professional growth,\u201d said Laurie Nichols, assistant dean of graduate affairs. \u201cEach recipient has demonstrated remarkable commitment to advancing their field and making a positive impact on our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipients were selected by a review committee of faculty and staff members at the College of Communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The COM Graduate Award Ceremony will take place at 3 p.m., Friday, December 6 at the Boston University Photonics Colloquium (PHO 906).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>The winners:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Graduate Student of the Year Award: Shivangi Sethi (COM\u201925), MS in Advertising<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the judges: \u201cShivangi has demonstrated outstanding academic and leadership skills. As COM&nbsp;Grad&nbsp;Council president, she fostered an inclusive environment, boosted social media engagement, and excelled as AdLab&#8217;s vice president of new business, securing clients like Capital One. Her roles as a teaching assistant and COM student ambassador further reflect her dedication to the BU COM community\u2019s values.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Dean&#8217;s Award for Academic Excellence: Patrick Mohan Zhang (COM\u201925), MS in Media Science<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the judges: \u201cPatrick has enriched the COM community through his research in media and inclusivity. A&nbsp;graduate student in marketing communication research, he explores AI, user trust, and social perceptions of voice-based agents. As a Media Science ambassador and COM DEI committee member, his impactful work earned the Emerging Leaders Scholarship and a travel grant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Dean&#8217;s Award for Academic Excellence: Alexis Shore Ingber (COM \u201924), PhD in Emerging Media Studies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the judges: \u201cAlexis has made notable contributions to the COM community through her innovative research and teaching. Her doctoral work in Emerging Media Studies examines privacy issues at the intersection of law, user psychology, and interface design. As an industry-funded researcher and dedicated educator, she bridges theory with practical insights, earning admiration as a valued researcher, educator, and mentor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant:<\/strong> <strong>Chuhe Zeng (COM \u201924), MS in Advertising<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the judges: Chuhe has significantly impacted the COM community through dedicated service as a teaching assistant in CM 217, where she enhanced student learning by updating course materials and mentoring. Beyond the classroom, Chuhe contributed to DEI efforts, advocating for inclusivity and exemplifying a commitment to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant:<\/strong> <strong>Abigail Bonner (COM \u201925), MFA in Film &amp; Television Studies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the judges: \u201cAbby has greatly contributed to the COM community through her commitment to teaching and mentorship. As a teaching assistant and peer mentor, Abby fosters engaging discussions, connects media history to present trends, and provides valuable feedback on research projects. Her work in the COM Writing Center further highlights her commitment to supporting student growth and collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>COM Global Citizen Award: Rohan Sugapong (COM \u201925), MS in Advertising<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the judges: \u201cRohan has shown exceptional dedication and leadership at COM, excelling as an MS in advertising student and earning high&nbsp;grades. He led a global campaign during his Kinly internship, set to launch in 2025, and served as a COM&nbsp;graduate ambassador, supporting international students with insights on life, studies, and careers in a new country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>COM Global Citizen Award: Chi Vu (COM \u201924), MA in Emerging Media Studies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the judges: \u201cChi is a standout candidate for the COM Global Citizen Award. Her work reflects a commitment to intercultural understanding and prosocial research, including innovative projects on AI and language learning, as well as an impactful UN internship. Known for her diligence, curiosity, and empathy, Chi exemplifies the qualities of a conscientious global citizen and researcher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>COMmunity Service Award: Arya Zade (COM \u201925), MS in Journalism<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the judges:<strong> \u201c<\/strong>Arya has enriched the COM community through leadership, mentorship, and service. As social affairs co-chair for the COM&nbsp;Graduate Student Council, Arya organized inclusive events, supported student journalism as associate layout editor for The Daily Free Press, and guided peers as a writing fellow and peer mentor. 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