communication studies Archives

A short film by Northeastern student Joel Marsh has been selected to be screened at the Cannes International Film Festival in May.

Cannes you hear me now?

A short film by Northeastern student Joel Marsh was selected to be screened at the 65th annual Cannes International Film Festival in May.

by Jason Kornwitz April 5, 2012

Addressing poverty in Ecuador

On co-op with a nonprofit organization in Ecuador, Northeastern student Amina Temkin found community-based solutions to poverty-based problems.

by Matt Collette April 2, 2012

Co-op, alumnus strive to make campaign ‘effortless’

Co-op Ben Adams and alumnus Will Ritter work on the advance team for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign.

by Matt Collette April 2, 2012

Cultural connections, a click away

Joseph Reagle, new assistant professor of communication studies, is researching the formation of online communities and the cultural aspects of new media

by Matt Collette August 15, 2011

Student honors father’s legacy

Senior wins award to study artwork of German surrealist painter who was killed at Auschwitz, and pay tribute to her late father.

by Jason Kornwitz June 29, 2011

More than ‘just entertainment’

Northeastern students visit ninth graders in Boston to promote media literacy, and help them understand how TV and advertising messages may affect their daily lives

by Kara Shemin June 17, 2011

3Qs: When funny turns un-funny

Comedian Tracy Morgan, known for his role as Tracy Jordan on the sitcom “30 Rock,” was widely criticized earlier this month after he made homophobic comments during a comedy show in Nashville. Some argue that people shouldn’t be upset by comedians’ offensive remarks. Others find this kind of comedy anything but funny. Here, Northeastern communication studies lecturer William Lancaster sheds some light on why offensive comedy is so common — and what’s really wrong with it.

by Greg St. Martin June 17, 2011

From Northeastern lab bench to field test in Africa

Venture firm founded by recent alumnus is bringing solar food dryer developed by Northeastern students to farmers in Cameroon

by Matt Collette June 16, 2011

3Qs: Queen of Daytime TV relinquishes throne — for now

After dominating daytime television for 25 years, Oprah’s beloved talk show ends today, allowing her to focus on her new cable channel, OWN. For years, she recommended books and products, gave away gifts, trips and cars, and connected with audiences and home viewers in a uniquely personal way. Here, Bill Lancaster, a lecturer in communication studies and 20-year veteran of television production, discusses how Oprah defined the daytime slot and affected her viewers.