Dr. Ho Publishes an Exploration into the Polarization of Political Opinion

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Dr. Shuyuan Ho recently published an article in Springer Professional titled “‘On the left side, there’s nothing right. On the right side, there’s nothing left:’ Polarization of Political Opinion by News Media.” The paper was later presented at Conference in Boras, Sweden. The paper explores a computational approach to understanding the polarization of public opinion …

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Meet Chelsi McDonald: SCOM Alumna and Boston Sports Reporter

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Just four years after graduating with a degree in Media/Communication Studies, Chelsi McDonald landed her dream role as a Sports Reporter in a top 10 market. McDonald covers the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins for WHDH 7News. “Over the last three years, I’ve had the opportunity to do live …

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Michelle Presley Presents on the West Coast

Michelle Presley, a student pursuing a master’s in Public Interest Media and Communication, presented at the 2020 Western States Communication Association convention in Denver, Colorado. Her presentation was based on a paper she wrote with her co-author, Susan Macak, titled “The Downstream Effects of Wyoming’s Data Trespass Laws.” “The paper is a legal analysis of …

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Communication Alumna Enriches Relations Between United States and Pakistan

Mariam Shaikh (‘16, Ph.D. Communication) currently serves as the head of digital and social media for the Press Information Department (PID) in Islamabad, Pakistan. “I joined civil bureaucracy in 2002,” she says. “When I entered the service, my interest in the field of media and communication significantly increased and I realized that effective communication can …

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Assistant Professor Screened at International Film Festival Rotterdam

Assistant Professor Malia Bruker screened her film, V/IRL, at International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) this past January in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This film was also awarded Best Short Documentary by Chicago Underground Film Festival and chosen as an official selection for Berlin Feminist Film Week, Tallahassee Film Festival, and more. International Film Festival Rotterdam is currently …

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