Boston University
College of Communication (COM)
The College of Communication
TypePrivate communication college
Established1947
Parent institution
Boston University
DeanMariette DiChristina
Students2635
Undergraduates2105
Postgraduates520
10
Location
Boston
,
Massachusetts
,
United States
CampusUrban
Websitewww.bu.edu/com

Boston University College of Communication (COM) is the communication school of Boston University (BU), a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1947, it was the first university in the United States to offer a degree in public relations (PR), and the program sets the standard for PR paths across the country.[1] It houses the University's undergraduate and graduate programs in advertising, film and television, journalism, media science, and public relations.

All of the college's programs are highly ranked nationally, averaging in the top ten in the United States. USA Today ranked BU fourth in the top ten journalism schools in the United States.[2] For film, it was ranked 11th among the Top 25 film programs in the country by The Hollywood Reporter.[3] In public relations, it frequently ranks in the top ten.[4][5][6] In the U.S. News and Niche rankings, it is the highest ranked U.S. university with a dedicated advertising major.[7]

It is home to many of BU's most popular student-run organizations, including The Daily Free Press, BUTV10, and WTBU Radio, the first studio to fire alum Howard Stern. AdLab is the largest student-run advertising agency in the United States. Founded in 1978, PRLab is the nation's oldest student-run public relations agency.[8]

In 1980, Roland Hallé and Peter W. Ladue became the first Student Academy Award winners to garner an Oscar nomination and win for their documentary "Karl Hess: Toward Liberty." at the 53rd Academy Awards.

Sumner Redstone's foundation has supported the annual Redstone Film Festival for over thirty years. Past winners include the Safdie brothers, Nora Grossman, Richard Gladstein, Scott Rosenberg, Jennifer Getzinger, Henry Hughes, and Gary Fleder.[9]

Each summer, the school hosts several programs, including the in-person and online Summer Journalism Academy[10] for high-school students, formerly sponsored by the New England Center for Investigative Reporting.[11]

Boston University also offers COM-specific study abroad/internship programs in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., London, Sydney, and Dublin.[12] The College of Communication building is near Kenmore Square and Fenway Park.

Notable alumni

See also: List of Boston University people

*no degree

References

  1. ^ "Best Colleges for Public Relations". TKG. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  2. ^ Clauss, Kyle Scott (2015-09-29). "Emerson, BU Ranked Among Best Journalism Schools in America". Boston Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  3. ^ Appelo, Tim (2013-07-31). "The Top 25 Film Schools in the United States 2013". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  4. ^ https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/public-relations-major-0909
  5. ^ Robinson, Lewis (2022-03-24). "The top 10 universities with public relations degrees". Agility PR Solutions. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  6. ^ Stein, Shira (2016-07-28). "CM's 10 Best Schools for Public Relations". College Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  7. ^ "2024 Best Colleges with Advertising Degrees". Niche. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  8. ^ "COM's PRLab Celebrates 35th Anniversary | BU Today". Boston University. 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  9. ^ "The Redstone Film Festival". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  10. ^ "Summer Journalism Academy - for high school students". COM Beyond. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  11. ^ "Investigative Journalism Summer Workshop at BU". NECIR Student Programs. Retrieved 2017-11-14.
  12. ^ "Special Programs". bu.edu. Archived from the original on 2011-12-22.

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