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Northwestern University

• Evanston, IL ·
• · Rating 3.71 out of 5   1,508 reviews
• grade  A+ Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 7%
• Net price $22,095
• SAT range 1490-1570

#17 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, EVANSTON, IL. 1508 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Alum says I'm nearing a decade out from my time at Northwestern, and my love for the school has only increased since graduation. The school's brand has proved its worth manifold over the course of my career,... Read 1508 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 7%, Net Price: $22,095, SAT Range: 1490-1570,

Carnegie Mellon University

• Pittsburgh, PA ·
• · Rating 3.72 out of 5   1,492 reviews
• Acceptance rate 11%
• Net price $33,499

#18 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, PITTSBURGH, PA. 1492 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says Starting as a freshman at Carnegie Mellon has been a whirlwind experience. Moving from the bustling, sunny streets of Dubai to the colder, more laid-back vibe of Pittsburgh was a big adjustment. I... Read 1492 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 11%, Net Price: $33,499, SAT Range: 1490-1570,

University of Chicago

• Chicago, IL ·
• · Rating 3.82 out of 5   1,311 reviews
• Acceptance rate 5%
• Net price $36,991
• SAT range 1500-1580

#25 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, CHICAGO, IL. 1311 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says So far as a first year I've been having a great time: the professors are really nice, everyone around me is very intelligent, and I only get a small amount of imposter syndrome (joke). What I've... Read 1311 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 5%, Net Price: $36,991, SAT Range: 1500-1580,

Clarkson University

• POTSDAM, NY
• · Rating 3.91 out of 5   1,126

Touro University

• NEW YORK, NY
• · Rating 3.65 out of 5   505

Anderson University - South Carolina

• ANDERSON, SC
• · Rating 3.81 out of 5   1,005

Georgia Institute of Technology

• Atlanta, GA ·
• · Rating 3.85 out of 5   2,239 reviews
• Acceptance rate 17%
• Net price $17,402
• SAT range 1370-1550

#30 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, ATLANTA, GA. 2239 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Junior says Absolutely love it at Georgia Tech! Great campus life, a good amount of diversity, and lots of opportunities given for career life, mental health, inclusivity, and academics. Read 2239 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 17%, Net Price: $17,402, SAT Range: 1370-1550,

Davidson College

• Davidson, NC ·
• · Rating 3.99 out of 5   348 reviews
• Net price $26,704
• SAT range 1350-1500

#36 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, DAVIDSON, NC. 348 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Junior says I’m a junior at Davidson, and I still have absolutely no regret about my decision years later. The campus is stunning and located in a beautiful, quaint town. It is not too far outside of... Read 348 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 17%, Net Price: $26,704, SAT Range: 1350-1500,

New York University

• New York, NY ·
• · Rating 3.76 out of 5   5,805 reviews
• Acceptance rate 12%
• Net price $29,499
• SAT range 1470-1570

#40 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, NEW YORK, NY. 5805 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says Attending New York University has been a transformative experience. The campus’s integration with New York City offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse cultures and industries. NYU’s... Read 5805 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 12%, Net Price: $29,499, SAT Range: 1470-1570,

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Northeastern University

• Boston, MA ·
• · Rating 3.75 out of 5   3,799 reviews
• Net price $35,827
• SAT range 1440-1550

#41 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 3799 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Junior says Northeastern's academically rigorous environment is exactly what I was looking for when applying to schools. It's location in Boston provides an incredible landscape to the college experience and... Read 3799 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 7%, Net Price: $35,827, SAT Range: 1440-1550,

University of Texas - Austin

• Austin, TX ·
• · Rating 4.01 out of 5   6,862 reviews
• Acceptance rate 31%
• Net price $17,434
• SAT range 1230-1500

#45 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, AUSTIN, TX. 6862 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says I absolutely love UT Austin! It's the best university in the country, with incredible research opportunities and top programs in various fields. The campus is beautiful and easily accessible, nestled... Read 6862 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 31%, Net Price: $17,434, SAT Range: 1230-1500,

Florida State University

• Tallahassee, FL ·
• · Rating 3.89 out of 5   7,726 reviews
• Acceptance rate 25%
• Net price $14,003
• SAT range 1210-1370

#51 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, TALLAHASSEE, FL. 7726 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says I could not have asked for a better school to go to. Florida State, in my opinion, has one of the best college towns in Florida. Everything is pretty much walking distance. Publix, the College Town... Read 7726 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 25%, Net Price: $14,003, SAT Range: 1210-1370,

University of Georgia

• Athens, GA ·
• · Rating 4 out of 5   5,824 reviews
• Acceptance rate 43%
• Net price $17,180
• SAT range 1220-1420

#52 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, ATHENS, GA. 5824 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says I love UGA! I was so excited about being accepted to such a wonderful university and I have enjoyed every aspect of it. My goal is to become a large animal veterinarian, and UGA has one of the best... Read 5824 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 43%, Net Price: $17,180, SAT Range: 1220-1420,

University of Miami

• Coral Gables, FL ·
• · Rating 3.87 out of 5   3,115 reviews
• Acceptance rate 19%
• Net price $36,467
• SAT range 1310-1480

#53 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, CORAL GABLES, FL. 3115 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Works Here says I truly enjoy my experience at the University of Miami. The university has not only provided me with a beautiful campus environment but also access to incredibly knowledgeable professors who are... Read 3115 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 19%, Net Price: $36,467, SAT Range: 1310-1480,

University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Madison, WI ·
• · Rating 3.92 out of 5   3,522 reviews
• Acceptance rate 49%
• Net price $13,376
• SAT range 1340-1510

#56 Best Colleges in America. 4 Year, MADISON, WI. 3522 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Junior says The professors in the Forest and Wildlife department are exceptional and care very deeply about the field and their students, they have all been very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. I have met very... Read 3522 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 49%, Net Price: $13,376, SAT Range: 1340-1510,

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Texas A&M University

• College Station, TX ·
• · Rating 4.07 out of 5   7,976 reviews
• Acceptance rate 63%
• Net price $20,375
• SAT range 1150-1390

#58 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, COLLEGE STATION, TX. 7976 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says My experience at Texas A&M University has been fantastic so far. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by how friendly everyone is; it truly feels like a close-knit community. The welcoming... Read 7976 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 63%, Net Price: $20,375, SAT Range: 1150-1390,

University of South Florida

• Tampa, FL ·
• · Rating 3.82 out of 5   7,656 reviews
• Acceptance rate 44%
• Net price $11,004
• SAT range 1140-1330

#68 Best Colleges in America. 4 Year, TAMPA, FL. 7656 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says After my first visit, I knew this was the school for me. The campus is incredibly clean, and I always feel safe walking around and while riding the Bull Runner. It’s also very easy to navigate, which... Read 7656 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 44%, Net Price: $11,004, SAT Range: 1140-1330,

Tulane University

• New Orleans, LA ·
• · Rating 3.77 out of 5   1,694 reviews
• Net price $50,263
• SAT range 1370-1510

#69 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 1694 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Junior says My first two years at Tulane University have been an incredible blend of academic rigor and an amazing social life. The classes I have taken are challenging and engaging, pushing me to grow both... Read 1694 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Acceptance Rate: 11%, Net Price: $50,263, SAT Range: 1370-1510,

Florida International University

• Miami, FL ·
• · Rating 3.79 out of 5   7,650 reviews
• grade  A Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 64%
• Net price $9,881
• SAT range 1060-1250

#87 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, MIAMI, FL. 7650 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says My overall experience at Florida INternational University has been wonderful. It is beyond diverse, with the people I bump into every day, the foods, the flags in GC. It is such a beautiful thing to... Read 7650 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 64%, Net Price: $9,881, SAT Range: 1060-1250,

Oklahoma State University

• Stillwater, OK ·
• · Rating 3.96 out of 5   3,805 reviews
• Acceptance rate 71%
• Net price $16,718
• SAT range 1010-1250

#91 Best Colleges in America. 4 Year, STILLWATER, OK. 3805 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars. Featured Review: Junior says I really have enjoyed my time here at Oklahoma State University! The community of Stillwater and OSU are very close and truly make it feel like a home away from home. The over 500 clubs and my... Read 3805 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 71%, Net Price: $16,718, SAT Range: 1010-1250,

Indiana University - Bloomington

• Bloomington, IN ·
• · Rating 3.85 out of 5   5,049 reviews
• Acceptance rate 82%
• Net price $16,234
• SAT range 1180-1400

#93 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BLOOMINGTON, IN. 5049 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says The academic vigor is very present at Indiana University- Bloomington. There is no doubt that my classes will take me further in regards to knowledge. The campus life overall is also very good. There... Read 5049 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 82%, Net Price: $16,234, SAT Range: 1180-1400,

Arizona State University

• Tempe, AZ ·
• · Rating 3.82 out of 5   12,035 reviews
• Acceptance rate 90%
• Net price $14,808
• SAT range 1100-1320

#101 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, TEMPE, AZ. 12035 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says I loved it here, it´s so diverse and different. I love ASU! My cousin went to Arizona State to complete her graduate in Optometry. I visited a few times, the campus is gorgeous and the surrounding... Read 12035 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 90%, Net Price: $14,808, SAT Range: 1100-1320,

University of Rochester

• Rochester, NY ·
• · Rating 3.64 out of 5   1,628 reviews
• Acceptance rate 39%
• Net price $39,775
• SAT range 1390-1540

#102 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, ROCHESTER, NY. 1628 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Other says The University of Rochester is strong academically (# 47 in National Universities, # 30 in Best Value Schools), has an excellent research program, caring professors and many resources (labs, many... Read 1628 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 39%, Net Price: $39,775, SAT Range: 1390-1540,

University of South Carolina

• Columbia, SC ·
• · Rating 3.88 out of 5   4,704 reviews
• Net price $22,427
• SAT range 1180-1380

#108 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, COLUMBIA, SC. 4704 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Other says I'm an upcoming Freshman at UofSC for the 25-26 school year, but I have always been around and involved with the school because my Brother went there. I fell in love with the campus and always knew I... Read 4704 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 64%, Net Price: $22,427, SAT Range: 1180-1380,

University of Mississippi

• University , MS ·
• · Rating 3.91 out of 5   2,300 reviews
• Acceptance rate 97%
• Net price $14,289
• SAT range 1030-1220

#109 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, UNIVERSITY , MS. 2300 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says The University of Mississippi is truly an amazing school. There is something here to offer for everyone. There is at least one on campus event happening everyday and so many students truly show up... Read 2300 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 97%, Net Price: $14,289, SAT Range: 1030-1220,

Texas Tech University

• Lubbock, TX ·
• · Rating 3.9 out of 5   5,519 reviews
• Acceptance rate 67%
• Net price $17,896
• SAT range 1090-1280

#113 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, LUBBOCK, TX. 5519 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says The university has provided a supportive environment that has fostered both academic and personal growth. Texas Tech offers a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities. The faculty... Read 5519 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 67%, Net Price: $17,896, SAT Range: 1090-1280,

• University Park, PA ·
• · Rating 3.91 out of 5   7,705 reviews
• Acceptance rate 55%
• Net price $26,747
• SAT range 1210-1390

#114 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. 7705 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Junior says I like the community that Penn State has. Everyone is so enthusiastic about being a Penn State student and the school does a really good job of encouraging school spirit. The professors and alumni... Read 7705 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 55%, Net Price: $26,747, SAT Range: 1210-1390,

College of the Holy Cross

• Worcester, MA ·
• · Rating 3.76 out of 5   591 reviews
• Acceptance rate 36%
• Net price $34,679
• SAT range 1260-1430

#120 Best Colleges in America. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, WORCESTER, MA. 591 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars. Featured Review: Junior says Holy Cross is truly a unique gem among the nation's liberal arts colleges that only seems to improve with each passing year. The College offers one of the best study abroad programs of any liberal... Read 591 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: A, Acceptance Rate: 36%, Net Price: $34,679, SAT Range: 1260-1430,

University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown

• JOHNSTOWN, PA
• · Rating 3.35 out of 5   618

Concordia University Wisconsin

• · Rating 3.6 out of 5   905

Husson University

• · Rating 3.6 out of 5   1,008

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Doctor of Philosophy Media, Culture, and Communication

Grounded in an interdisciplinary approach to the study of media and culture, our doctorate draws from a rich array of disciplines and theoretical frameworks. Department expertise spans the globe: the Middle East, East Asia, the Global South, Africa, and Europe. Our faculty generate some of the most original scholarship in their respective fields, creating a stimulating environment in which to pursue graduate work.

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PhD in Media, Culture, and Communication

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Five research areas operate as guiding frameworks for intellectual inquiry across the department: Global Communication and Media, Technology and Society, Visual Culture and Sound Studies, Media Industries and Politics, Interaction and Experience.

Your work as a doctoral student will be shaped by our faculty's commitment to:

• Engaging with theoretical concepts from a range of disciplines—media and cultural studies, visual culture, history, science and technology studies, anthropology, sociology, disability studies, sound studies, political science.
• A multi-methodological approach to research—from semiotics, global ethnography, gender and queer theory, critical race theory, qualitative and quantitative discourse analysis, to political/cultural economy, among other critical frameworks.
• A global perspective—conceiving of the global mediascape as transnational and transcultural.
• Recognizing media and technology’s long history and antecedents.

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After graduating, alumni join academic departments of media and communication, with placement in the social sciences and interdisciplinary humanities becoming increasingly common. MCC PhDs who graduated in the past ten years are now tenure-track or tenured professors at the University of California, Berkeley; University of Washington, Seattle; Cornell University; Stanford University; UCLA; Rutgers; Fordham; University of Michigan; George Mason University; University of North Carolina; University of Arizona; College of Charleston; Memorial University of Newfoundland; University of San Francisco; Scripps; Pratt; University of Maryland; American University of Beirut; American University of Paris, Ryerson University; Trent University; St. Joseph’s College.

Over the past decade, our PhD graduates have received numerous prestigious postdocs, including a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities in the Department of Comparative Media Studies/Writing at MIT; Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT's Center for Art, Science, and Technology; Postdoctoral Fellow, Berkman Klein Center, Harvard University; Postdoctoral Researcher, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science; Postdoctoral, Center for Information Technology Policy, Princeton University; Postdoctoral Fellowship at Rice University in Technology, Culture, and Society; Research Associate, Center for Digital Humanities, Princeton University; Postdoctoral Fellow, Media, Inequality & Change Center, University of Pennsylvania.

If you are accepted as a full-time NYU Steinhardt PhD student without an alternate funding source, you are eligible for our competitive funding package, which includes a scholarship and tuition remission.  Learn more about our funding opportunities .

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Alumni Profiles

Jacob Gaboury (PhD 2014)

Jacob is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Film & Media at the University of California, Berkeley. His dissertation "Image Objects: An Archaeology of Computer Graphics, 1965-1979" investigated the early history of computer graphics and the role they play in the move toward new forms of simulation and object oriented design.

Xiaochang Li (PhD 2017)

Xiaochang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Stanford University. Her teaching and research interests include the history of computing and information systems, AI and algorithmic culture, speech and language technology, and software/platform studies. Before joining Stanford, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin.

Hatim El-Hibri (PhD 2012)

Hatim is Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies at George Mason University. His research examines media technologies and urban space in the Middle East. His dissertation traced the history of the visualization of Beirut, from the politics of aerial photography and mapping during the French Mandate, to the visual economy of postwar construction, to the materiality of Hizballah's live satellite television.

Liz Koslov (PhD 2017)

Liz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban Planning and the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA. Previously, she was a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT. Her research examines the cultural, political, and sociological dimensions of climate change adaptation. Her first book project, Retreat: Moving to Higher Ground in a Climate-Changed City , is under advance contract with the University of Chicago Press.

Devon Powers (PhD 2008)

Devon is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Advertising, Media & Communication at Temple University. Powers' research interests include popular music, 20th century history, and cultural intermediation – the people and processes that operate "in between" the production and consumption of culture. Powers completed a fellowship at the University of Leeds in 2014, and was recently elected Vice Chair of the Popular Communication Division of the International Communication Association.

Matthew Powers (PhD 2013)

Matthew is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington-Seattle. His dissertation "Humanity's Publics: NGOs, Journalism and the International Public Sphere" examined reporting roles assumed by international NGOs as legacy media outlets cut their foreign news budgets, and received the Gene Burd Outstanding Dissertation in Journalism Studies award from the International Communication Association. 

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PhD in Emerging Media Studies

New media poses challenges for society and complexities for researchers. Are you ready to tackle both?

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The Boston University PhD program in Emerging Media Studies is the nation’s first doctorate program in emerging media and its critical, daily role in modern life.

COM’s unique program prepares its doctoral students to become sophisticated researchers and critical thinkers who are ready to advance the fields of communication, sociological, and media leadership. Designed for students with a master’s degree, this program helps candidates gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of emerging media in society and organizations and hone their research skills through independent, innovative, and mentored research.

Recent and upcoming dissertation topics address a wide array of topics, such as social perceptions of robots, the effects of television binge-watching, and media framing of direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

Meet COM’s First Doctoral Recipient, Sarah Krongard

It seems there’s always something to celebrate at COM, and the 2019 fall semester marked one particularly noteworthy achievement — PhD…

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EMS graduate students are taught and mentored by some of the leading researchers and thinkers in the field.  The faculty make full use of the most advanced theories and methods to examine communication phenomena — from social media, streaming content, and AR/VR to Big Data and AI. Under their guidance, students learn how to conduct and analyze social science research concerning all types of emerging media. 

 As a doctoral student, you’ll serve as a teaching fellow while enrolled in the program. On average, you should expect to serve as a teaching fellow a minimum of two times during the program.

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COM graduate students get ready for careers by rolling up their sleeves for hands-on research.

All Emerging Media Studies students contribute to COM’s annual #ScreentimeBU conference, an opportunity to present their research in the field of digital communication and society as well as exchange their views with peers and field leaders concerning important contemporary issues. By showcasing the fruits of your research, you’ll share their ideas with the general public and industry leaders. Additionally, the conference provides an opportunity for you to develop your public communication capabilities and receive input from industry experts in a professional setting.

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Laptops, smart phones, and tablets have been transformed from novelties to necessities. But we’re only beginning to understand how they have transformed us.

EMS students also take advantage of research opportunities at COM’s Communication Research Center , COM’s primary research hub, and the state of-the-art technology offered at the Zimmerman Family Social Activation Center, that puts in-depth social media analytics at your fingertips.

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Because the doctoral program is immersive and requires full-time participation for a number of years, all PhD students in Emerging Media Studies are funded for the duration of their study, up to a maximum of five years. Funding includes a full tuition scholarship, health insurance credit, and stipend in return for teaching and research obligations. Students with their own funding for the program (through the Fulbright Commission, government funding or other source) will still be required to serve as a teaching fellow for at least one semester. Compensation will be provided.

Benefit from Boston

One of BU’s greatest resources is its location. Consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the world, Boston is “America’s college town,” a city rich in history while remaining on the forefront of culture and innovation. Boston is a Top 10 U.S. media market, and home to some of the world’s best creative agencies, media companies and leading employers — offering boundless opportunities for internships and careers.

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COM stands out from our peers. Our faculty offers a mix of researchers and practitioners who endorse a cross-discipline, hands-on approach to learning. Our location lies at the heart of an electric, media-savvy city.

But it may be COM’s shared values that matter most. We believe that communication requires diversity, critical thinking, and creative expression. We believe that communication must be grounded in truth, authenticity, effectiveness, and purpose. We believe that communication builds understanding among people and across society.

Emerging Media Research

Agenda setting in the wizarding world: computationally examining attribute agenda and….

Abstract: This study investigates the complex dynamics of public discourse on Twitter/X concerning the transgender-related controversy surrounding the video game…

Physiological response to political advertisement: Examining the influence of partisan and…

This study investigates voters’ physiological response to real political advertisements that are issue focused and sponsored by three different political…

Does world system theory rein in social media? Identifying factors contributing…

This article examined how social media content has shaped the representation of countries for publics around the world. Based on…

The Robot Rights and Responsibilities Scale: Development and Validation of a…

The discussion and debates surrounding the robot rights topic demonstrate vast differences in the possible philosophical, ethical, and legal approaches…

Meet the Emerging Media Faculty

Chris Chao Su

Assistant professor, emerging media studies.

Chris Wells

Associate dean of faculty development; associate professor, emerging media studies.

Feld Professor of Emerging Media Studies

James Cummings

Associate professor, emerging media studies.

Maria Elizabeth (Betsi) Grabe

Dalton family professor, emerging media news, com’s new dalton professor knows disinformation from personal experience.

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