College of Communication, Boston University

Fiona Bright and Ellie Tiwari perform the “Campus Celebrity Check-In“ segment of Terrier Tonight at a rehearsal in November. Bright is acting as a “Turkey Party of the USA Representative,” who is speaking on behalf of the turkeys on BU’s campus. Photos by Charlie Cohen (COM’29)

Live from BU, it's Terrier Tonight! Catch the debut of BUTV's newest live comedy (or should we say COMedy?) show on March 4th! Check out the newest late-night crew here: spr.ly/63322hfrag

Hugo Shong Awards for Journalism Excellence

One is an award-winning documentary director with an effect named after him in Final Cut Pro. The other is a Pulitzer Prize winner and a 2x RFK Human Rights Journalism Award recipient. They are the Hugo Shong Award Winners at our Power of Narrative conference! More at: spr.ly/63322hpqB4

Photo of Nesa Huda, MFA Screenwriting.

Scene & Heard After COM: Meet Screenwriter, Filmmaker, and Script Coordinator Nesa Huda! Huda (COM'22) has applied an eye for details and critical thinking to her work in the creative field. Check out her journey at spr.ly/63321hpomT!

#FromCOMtoCareer #ProudToBU

Valentine 1

Valentine 2

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Telling stories at COM
Is more magical with you!

Happy Valentine's Day to our #COMmunity!

Valentine 1

Valentine 2

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Telling stories at COM
Is more magical with you!

Happy Valentine's Day to our #COMmunity!

Jake Oettinger

Cue the John Williams soundtrack...It’s Scene & Heard After COM: Olympic Athletes Edition! 🔥
We’re cheering on Jake Oettinger (COM ’20) and Kayla Tutino (COM ’15, MET ’16) as they COMpete at the Winter Games! Cheer them on 👉 spr.ly/63329hrecW

#ProudToBU

Group of students at The Film Festival

🎬 COM ALUMS: One day left to submit to The Redstone Film Festival 2026! Please contact us to submit your short film at: TheRedstoneFilmFestival@bu.edu
We look forward to viewing your films! Learn more about our celebration of work at spr.ly/63328hrnn4!

A student reporter

The COM Grad Affairs team is ready to answer your questions about our master’s programs! Join us on 2/11 for our Q&A Session at spr.ly/63328hPleE!

Headshot and Book Cover

Network: Buzzword? Or key value to success? Join us on Wednesday, February 4th, at 3:30 pm in Room 209 for a book talk by COM's Monique Kelley centered on networks and relationships. Come learn how your genuine network, now, can help you in the future!

Steve Kornacki Breaking News: Harry Styles Announces Together, Together Chief news analyst Steve Kornacki takes to the board to break down Harry Styles: Together, Together. Together, Together will include 50 stops in Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney from May through December 2026. Special guests include Robyn, Shania Twain, Fcukers, Jorja Smith, Jamie xx, Fousheé, and Skye Newman across select dates. For pre-sale, on-sale and all other information, visit http://spr.ly/63326CCJYr Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. is available March 6th. Pre-order now at http://spr.ly/63329CCJYV Credits: Presenter: Steve Kornacki Creative Direction: Molly Hawkins Art Direction & Design: Bráulio Amado Special thanks to Bailey Howell, Alexandra Detwiler, and Adam Noboa.

‼️ COMmunity Alert! Harry Styles + Steve Kornacki (COM'01)!?!

Breaking news, indeed! 🙌

Snowman on a COM Lawn Chair

Main character energy dialed ✅
2026 unlocked ✅
Snow on campus ✅
We're ready for you, COM Terriers! 🐾

Media

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!

Check it out: spr.ly/63326CMte6

Funding

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

Last Day

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

NYC Trip

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

Graduate Student

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

Online

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

COM Grad Student Awards Image

❄️ 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!

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‼️ 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

Health

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.

Check it out: spr.ly/633257WJQ5

Climate

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

Poster Design

COM’s Advertising student, Helena Wang (COM’26), won the Jury Selection Prize for her poster design for Franklin Park! 🦒 🐘 🐢

#COMgrats Helena!

Check it out: spr.ly/6332479G8y

#COMmunity #ProudToBU

Alum

COM Alum and @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. 🌍

Check it out: spr.ly/633237ZXb3

#BostonU #Journalism

Climate

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.

Check it out: spr.ly/633247n3vm

Video

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."

Check it out: spr.ly/633267ptQC

Phone Use

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

Film

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

Awards

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

MISI

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

AI

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