I doubt she would leave #BostonU, I met some #doctors there who have been raving about her #leadership. But you can try and beg. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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

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

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

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

AdLab

Don’t miss AdLab’s 50th party from 6:00-9:00 pm this Wednesday, October 29, 2025 to celebrate the legacy and engage with students and alums! 🍎🚕🗽

Register here: spr.ly/6332078PPo

#BostonU

Why Do We Remember Some Life Moments—but Not Others? BU study finds memories of mundane incidents can be strengthened when they get attached to a memory of an emotionally charged event

Interesting research, but, if giving human characteristics to animals is anthropomorphism, what is it when we do it to an organ? What does it mean for the brain to decide? I suspect not the same as when we say a person decided.

#aging #health #cognitivehealth #BostonU #memory

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Journalism

COM’s Journalism students are addressing the gap in local news by partnering with Boston Neighborhood Network! COM’s Tina McDuffie, who is leading the program, shares, “The best reporters are the ones who connect with people and engage.”

More here: spr.ly/63325AhnfR

#BostonU #Journalism

Fellows

Join The New England First Amendment Coalition in welcoming the newest fellows of the 2025 Gloria L. Negri First Amendment Institute from Oct 24-26 at Boston University’s College of Communication!

Check it out: spr.ly/63323AhnRt

#BostonU #COMmunity #COMgrats

Event

Ready for an unforgettable night full of networking and new connections? Mark your calendar for the COM Alumni Student Networking Mixer event on October 22 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm! ❤️🤍🐾

Register now: spr.ly/63325A2l1f

#BostonU

True Crime

Join us for a virtual COMtalk: True Crime Stories event on October 24th at 12:00 pm, with panelists including COM's faculty and alums! Discover what makes real crime stories so intriguing to people. 🕵️

Register here: spr.ly/63327A2WbR

#BostonU #TrueCrime

Zoom

Join us for an information session on October 24th at 10:00 am through Zoom for prospective Master’s students! Get the inside scoop on requirements, scholarships, financial aid, and what it’s like to live in Boston.

Register here: spr.ly/63324A2YE0

#BostonU

MISI

Boston University’s new @misibu.bsky.social is set to kick off its first summit on November 7, 2025. Join us for an engaging discussion on climate communication and media trust!

Register here: spr.ly/63321AtSSN

#BostonU #Climate #Media

If you missed out on Lane Hutson in any of your Keeper/Dynasty Leagues - may I suggest, Cole Hutson!? 🤯🤯😱

#BostonU #NHL #FantasyHockey

🎥: Terrier Hockey / IG http://dlvr.it/TNWcHQ

If you missed out on Lane Hutson in any of your Keeper/Dynasty Leagues - may I suggest, Cole Hutson!? 🤯🤯😱

#BostonU #NHL #FantasyHockey

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AdLab

Rhett-y for AdLab's 50th Anniversary? COMe join us in NYC on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 6:00-9:00 pm to celebrate 50 years of BU's student-run advertising agency, AdLab!🗽🚕🍎

RSVP: spr.ly/63329AiazZ

#BostonU #ProudToBU

AI

A new survey from COM’s Communication Research Center found a bipartisan backing against AI deepfakes. In recent years, social media has seen an uptick in deepfakes contributing to misinformation.

Check it out: spr.ly/63324AMos8

#BostonU #CRC #AI

AI

In a Government Technology article, COM’s Michelle Amazeen shares her views on deepfakes. A survey conducted by Boston University found that every 4 out of 5 bipartisan respondents in the U.S. desire protection from deepfakes.

More on the survey: spr.ly/63321AKux5

#BostonU #AI

Top Faculty Paper

#COMmunityUpdate

COM’s Michelle Amazeen, Arunima Krishna, and Chris Su achieved first place for top faculty paper award in the Mass Communication & Society Division at the AEJMC Conference. 🏆

Check it out: spr.ly/63327ABx3W

#BostonU #COMmendable

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The City of Democracy holds hands w/America's City of Revolution. It's ALL🤝GOOD! #Athens #Boston #Cambridge #Harvard #BostonU #BostonCollege #SuffolkU #Hyannis #Corinth #UMASS

© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.

A GLOBAL #HISTORY of ELON #MUSK
(why the 🌍 Needs the #CBC #Ideas) 📻 53m 🔚 #cdnPoli #QuinnSlobodian of #BostonU @ #McGill #democracy …| #USpoli

FLOTUS

COM’s Tammy Vigil, associate professor of media science, was featured on the American FLOTUS podcast for her book “Melania and Michelle.” ❤️🤍📖

Check out the podcast: http://spr.ly/633282sohI

#BostonU #BUCOM

David Bieber

COM Alum and pop artifact collector, David Bieber (COM'70) was featured in Bostonia. 🗞️💿

Bieber keeps his “treasures” of over 2 million artifacts at the David Bieber Archives in Norwood, Massachusetts. 📻

More on Bieber’s story: http://spr.ly/633232dPfD

#BostonU

AdLab

COM’s AdLab was featured in @adage.com, sharing the story of a student-run ad agency that has been running for 50 years ❤️🤍✨

Happy 50th AdLab!

Take a peek: http://spr.ly/633292zKIH

#BostonU #BUAdLab #ProudtoBU

New Studio

COM is getting a new Film & TV studio for students in Fall 2025! The studio will be located just down the street from COM at 808 Commonwealth Ave. ❤️🎬🎥

More on the new studio: http://spr.ly/63326FgcQ6

#BostonU #Film #TV

Today's featured university icon is the College of Arts & Sciences at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.

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@bostonu.bsky.social @bualumni.bsky.social #BostonUniversity #BostonU

Why We Swipe When dating apps like Tinder and Bumble were gaining popularity in the mid-2010s, Katy Coduto was not that impressed. “I…

In the past decade, dating apps have rapidly gained traction among the younger generation. Assistant Professor of Media Science Dr. Kathryn Coduto conducted a study with 37 participants to understand the swiping phenomenon in dating apps and user behaviors. 📱

#BostonU #MediaScience

Groundbreaking Journalist Dorothy Gilliam Gives BU a Gift of History The mother of Boston University’s president, and the first Black woman journalist at the Washington Post, donates her papers to Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center

Dorothy Gilliam, mother of BU President Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam and first Black woman reporter at @washingtonpost.com, makes a historic donation of her papers to Boston University’s Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center. 📰

#BostonU #Journalism

Mentoring Program

The COM Mentors program, created in 2022 by the Director of COM Career Services, Heather Fink has gained traction over the years. ❤️🤍🐾

More on the program: http://spr.ly/63326LDHan

#BostonU #COMmunity #COMAlum #ProudToBU

Winners

Benjamin Locke’s (COM’25) short film, "Taper" won at the San Diego Black Film Festival for Best LGBTQ Film! 🎥🏆

Check out the win: http://spr.ly/63324LDBzr

#BostonU #Screenwriting #COMmunity