Leveraging the people and places of Boston for inspiration, students in the English Department's "Ethics in Documentary Film" course grapple with the challenges and questions raised by creative work.

In addition to answering the (often asked) question, "What is esports, exactly?" Emmanuel's Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication & Media Studies Stephanie Orme, Ph.D. discusses the many in-demand skills and career entry points students gain access to through this rapidly growing global industry.

Associate Professor of Communications & Media Studies Andrea McDonnell explained the  phenomenon behind the rise of "Jeopardy James" Holzhauer. "We live in a digital era where micro-celebrities and influencers abound on social media and followers view live footage of Kylie Jenner’s birthday party on Instagram. On the one hand, we are accustomed to the narrative that anyone—with the right social media strategy and a little bit of luck—can become famous. But the kind of fame that’s privileged today is slick, constructed, and self-reflexive; James was none of those things. So why did we care?"

One of the first things students considering a major in writing need to understand is that they do not have to be geniuses to be good writers, says Professor of English Mary Beth Pope. The myth of the writer as genius is probably the single greatest obstacle that otherwise interested, talented and hardworking students have to overcome to pursue a career path in writing. 

In Spring 2021, the College launched a student-driven campaign, "Be in Boston, Stay in Boston" with the goal of keeping health and safety top of mind for the reopening of campus. The framework of the campaign was created in Dr. Mark Flynn's Fall 2020 "Health Communications" course.

Where are students in the English department working and interning? Check out the department’s blog for student stories!

Couldn't find any toilet paper at the grocery store at the start of the pandemic? You weren't alone. Emmanuel’s Associate Professor of Communication & Media Studies Mark Flynn examined media research’s “third-person effect” in how we respond to crisis in this Insights post.

As an editorial intern at BOSTON COMMON magazine, Kelly learned about the world of media and publishing from the inside out.

Key ingredients to Samantha's success included courses that enhanced her knowledge of the field of communications; relationships with classmates, faculty and staff that influenced her personal and professional life; and leadership roles in a broad range of extracurricular activities.

Shennah didn't have to go far to find the right internship opportunity--the graphic design minor reported to Emmanuel's on-campus Marketing & Communications department, where she worked on a range of graphic design projects to promote College events and programs. 

While a student, Ashlee Jeannot '17 founded the S.T.A.R.T. program for first years students--a model she took with her after graduation to provide diversity and inclusion training beyond the college campus.

Cara Murtagh '97 G'00 has worked in Peabody schools for more than two decades—and is now in charge of more than 6,000 students and 450 teachers in the district's 10 schools.

Kelly Cicchese '17 credits the close relationships she developed with her Emmanuel professors with helping her secure her public relations internship at the Boston-based headquarters of Regan Communications Group.

Leveraging the people and places of Boston for inspiration, students in the English Department's "Ethics in Documentary Film" course grapple with the challenges and questions raised by creative work.

As a high school student Benjamin Craig's motto was, "Here's my plate, load it on." He brought that mentality with him to Emmanuel, where he has always been ready to take on a new opportunity.

Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Studies Mark Flynn and Tristyn Surprenant ’20 take a look at food advertisements and the effects of mindfulness on television binge watching.

For Nadel, the stage is her “second home,” and the community she’s found within Emmanuel’s Theater program, a second family. While she originally thought she would pursue college theater as a hobby, she soon realized the work would define her student experience and provide a foundation for life beyond Emmanuel.